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September 5, 2008 / Front Page

Members say it's time to step up

Historical Society to decide what to do with Meetinghouse building

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

A couple of Ashburnham residents and members of the town's Historical Society are taking the lead and asking the public to help the general membership of the Historical Society decided to save -- or not to save -- the Historic Meetinghouse on Main More...

Sliding into fun

Jocelyn Lacroix, 8 of Fitchburg, and Brady Smith, 6 of Westminster, have a great time in the inflatable "Bouncy House" while enjoying the Annual Yankee Street Fair at the Congregational Church in Westminster on Saturday, Aug. 26. More...

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People & Events

Throughout the area

Narranganset Class of 1988 plans reunion The Narragansett Regional High School Class of 1988 is planning a 20th class reunion for the upcoming Thanksgiving Weekend starting on Saturday, Nov. 29. More...

Westminster Council on Aging events

The Westminster Senior Center is open Monday through Friday 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4 p.m. and is located in the American Legion Hall, 127 Main St. For more information, call Susan Fisher at (978) 874- 7402. M.O.C. meals are delivered daily. More...

Friendship Association to meet

The American Friendship Association will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at St. Joseph's Church Hall, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg. New members welcome; dues are $5 a year. More...

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Opinion

Farmers' Market

Editorial

Even as businesses struggle because of rising fuel costs (which are thankfully decreasing for the moment) and farms are struggling with high feed costs for the animals, it seems like this may be the time to think small. More...

Look at Flanagan for state senate

To the Editor: I am not usually one to write letters to endorse a candidate or try to persuade someone how to vote. I normally just stay reserved and do my duty and make my choice at the ballot box. But this time is different. More...

Lees thank many for their support

To the Editor: We would like to have this letter of thanks printed for helping us put together a wonderful tribute to our daughter Rachel after her passing. More...

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Schools

Applewild School welcomes new faculty, staff

FITCHBURG - As Applewild School heads into its 51st year, it welcomes new teachers and staff, many of whom are already familiar faces on campus. More...

Workshop to be held for parents of children with special needs

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of North Central Massachusetts will sponsor an educational workshop for parents of children with special needs, "Planning for the Future of Your Child with Special Needs," on Wednesday, Sept. More...

School Events

Sept. 8 through Sept. 12

Overlook Middle School • Tuesday, Sept. 9 - School Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. • Wednesday, Sept. 10 - Cyber Bullying Parent Workshop, 6:30 p.m. Oakmont Regional High School • Tuesday, Sept. More...

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Obituaries

Dorothy M. (Hildreth) Pennery, 94

Was dental assistant; Fitchburg resident

FITCHBURG — Dorothy M. (Hildreth) Pennery, 94, of 43 Everett St. Ext., died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at her daughter's home in Brimfield after an illness. She was born on July 31, 1914, in Worcester, the daughter of Charles H. More...

John F. Wong, 75

Was head of maintenance for Fitchburg Housing Authority

FITCHBURG — John F. Wong, 75, of 13 Norcross Terrace, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, in his home, after a long illness, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born in Fitchburg on Oct. More...

Randall Swedberg, 61

Remembered for his involvement with youth sports

WESTMINSTER — Randall Swedberg, 61, passed away unexpectedly at the Commonwealth Hospital in Aliquippa, Pa. on Monday, Aug. 25, 2008. Born Aug. More...

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Westminster

Garden Club to visit Hartman Herb Farm

The Westminster Garden Club will be visiting Hartman Herb Farm, located at 1026 Old Dana Road, Barre, on Saturday, Sept. 13. A guided tour will be conducted at 10 a.m. Carpool arrangements will be available. More...

Selectmen to hold second part of hearing on Business Park

The Board of Selectmen has continued the hearing on the application of Westminster Business Park to amend its earth removal permit on property located off Bartherick Road to Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. More...

Ready Set - Crop!

Ready Set Crop, a scrapbooking event, will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at First Congregational Church, 138 Main St., Westminster. More...

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Candidate tries to get message out

Bech focuses message on gas prices, health care, local representation

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Nathan Bech is the sole name appearing on the Republican primary ballot for a seat serving Ashburnham and Westminster as their representative to the U.S. House of Representatives. "I want to go to Washington to work hard," he said. More...

Town Hall to open only four days

The decision has been made to only open the Ashburnham Town Hall four days a week with extended hours on Tuesday through Thursday. More...

News

COMMUNITY CHOICE

Singer/songwriter Tom Rush will perform in concert from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Oakmont Regional High School, 9 Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham. Sponsored by the Ashburnham Conservation Trust. More...

CALENDAR

5AY FRIDAY The Westminster estminste rs Market Farmers will n from 3 be open to 7 Academ p.m. at Academy Hill Common, Westminster. For information, call Bill Foster at (978) 874-2822 or (978) 790-3231. More...

Local artists invited to shine at Art in the Park

The Leominster Recreation Department is organizing "Art in the Park at the Johnny Appleseed Festival" on Saturday, Sept. 13, during the annual downtown event. The Recreation Department is offering spaces to artists inside Monument Park. More...

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Sports

Season's first swings

Oakmont's Taylor Breau measures up his putt during a match against Gardner. JOURNAL PHOTO/JEFFREY W. BOUDREAU More...

THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Friday, Sept. 5 5 p.m. Scrimmage Boys' Varsity Football at Narragansett Regional High (Jamboree held at St. Bernard's High) 5:30 p .m. Girls' Junior Varsity Field Hockey vs. Lunenburg High 7 p.m. Girls' Varsity Field Hockey vs. More...

Jeremy Canneto

Hoping to make a career on the snowboard

Name: Jeremy Canneto Hometown: Westminster Age: 17 School: Oakmont Regional High School Family: Mom - Julie; Dad - Frank; Brothers - Rocco and Harry Sport (Current): Football Team and League: ORHS, More...

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