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May 23, 2008
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Flanagan starts her campaign for senate
By Karen Mann JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT
Rep. Jennifer Flanagan (DLeominster) said she is ready to take all of the hard work and determination she has put into her position in the House of Representatives and continue on in the Senate. "I pledge to you I will work hard for you everyday," Flanagan said Monday night at her official campai... More...
O’Toole explains Selectmen’s reasons for dropping lawsuit
By Caitlyn Kelleher Journal Reporter

Selectmen Thomas O’Toole said the lawsuit appealing the Conservation Commission’s denial of a new access road for the Crocker Pond Recreation Area was “just to buy time,” and the suit has been dropped. The Superior Court in Worcester showed the case was disposed of by a settlement without costs and... More...

Committee trying to get the word out about Briggs study
By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

The John R. Briggs Building Committee is trying to get the word out and get people to support a one-year debt exclusion to create a feasibility study for the elementary school on the June 17 ballot. Members of the building committee met on Tuesday to help try to determine the outreach that they w... More...

 News
•News from Beacon Hill
Rice secures money for Bresnahan Scouting Center The Bresnahan Scouting and Community Center is one of four area projects that state Rep. Robert Rice (D-Gardner) has secured funding for in the House budget, which still needs to pass through the Senate and the governor. More...
•Walking for hunger
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 People & Events
•Local students get nod a TAMYS
The Theatre at the Mount is hosting the second annual High School Musical Theatre Awards on Tuesday, June 3, and Oakmont High School's theatre department has recieved five nominations. More...
•Fredericks' piano series hosts two-concert weekend
•Stratton Players' 'The Dresser' premieres next week
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 Opinion
•165 days left
Editorial
There are 165 days left until Election Day 2008 and while the race for the position as our president has been going on seemingly forever, this week seemed to start the clocks for two of our more local elections. Brian Knuuttila and Jen Flanagan will be facing off to run for state Senate in the De... More...
•Remember our heroes on Memorial Day
•A thanks for the support and attendance
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 Sports
•Going On To Districts
Spartan Dylan Kendall returns a serve during his doubles match against Gardner on Monday, May 17. More...
•In the Spotlight
•THIS WEEK'S GAMES
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 Schools
•Overlook Middle School third quarter honor roll
Highest Honors Grade 8 Ethan Barrows, Kayla Bates, Zachary Benard, Ashley Buono, Kelly Burstall, Jade Chauvin, Madalyn Ciampi, Christopher Cotter, Mariah Couture, Joshua Craig, Jason Davis, Megan Dion, MaryKate Erickson, James Grenier, Heaven Griffin, McKayla Haley, Ian Hanlon, Emily Haschig, D... More...
•Spartan Scuttlebutt: Oakmont's Women in Technology leave a legacy
•School Events
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 Police Log
•POLICE LOG
Ashburnham Saturday, May 3, through Monday, May 19
Saturday, May 3 9:05 a.m., Winchendon Road - Motor vehicle stop; citation/warning issued. 9:42 a.m., Winchendon Road - Motor vehicle stop; citation/warning issued. 7:02 p.m., Winchendon Road - Motor vehicle stop; citation/warning issued. More...
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 Obituaries
•Bernice J. (Joy) Heinbokel, 87
Well-known as the "May Basket Lady"
ASHBURNHAM - Bernice J. "Miss Bickie" (Joy) Heinbokel, 87, of Ashburnham, died Saturday, May 16, 2008, at HealthAlliance Hospital/Leominster, with her family at her bedside. Bernice was born in Ashburnham on June 6, 1920, the daughter of Gardner Burbank and Bernice L. (Samson) Joy and lived in A... More...
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 Worship
•WORSHIP COLUMN
ASBHY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Located at The Common, in Ashby. If you are seeking Christian worship, service and fellowship, please join us Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. for worship service and Sunday school. Nursery care available. Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for ... More...
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 Ashburnham
•Selectmen hear details of potential grant for VMS building
Shelly Hatch of the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission answered Ashburnham selectmen's questions on the grant the town will apply for if voters approve a one-time override of Proposition 2 1/2 to fund plans for a senior center. More...
•Time to inspect, repair mailboxes
•Ashburnham Habitat project committee seeks volunteers
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 Westminster
•Scrapbooking to help Parkinson's Disease Association
A fundraising event, "Paper Crafting for Parkinson's," will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at First Congregational Church, 138 Main St., Westminster. Sponsored by the Sheri's Angels team who will participate in the American Parkinson's Disease Association's annual walk "Steady Str... More...
•Historical Society extends contest deadline
•Westminster Town Wide Yard Sale being planned
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