Three of the ballot questions
Editorial
      It is a year of tough economics, which is clear by watching the for-sale signs in many area towns, filling up the gas tank, and going to the grocery store. As part of this tough year, voters are being asked to help their towns and schools in either the form of one-year debt exclusions, a multiple...
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Carrying the Cyber Torch to China
By Josh Farnsworth
      Last week, I had one of those laughs. You know the type. A fit of hilarity that caused my ribs to bruise and most likely puncture at least one of my lungs, but could not stop, despite the pain. One of those. The reason? A press release buried online that announced the acceptance of video gaming ...
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COMMUNITY JOURNAL QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Are you going to support the ballot questions looking for funding?
      Yes, and I live in Westminster. None of them. Some of the ones on the Ashburnham ballot. Yes, and I live in Ashburnham Cast your vote online at www.thecommunityjournal.com Results of last week's question: When you graduated high school where did you think you would be today?
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Jimmy Fund players are getting ready for new season
      To the Editor: In the coming weeks, some remarkable boys and girls from your community will be trying to hit the ball out of the park, both on and off the field. As a part of the 2008 Jimmy Fund Little League Program, these children will be raising funds to support cancer research and care at Da...
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Another book sale is upcoming
      To the Editor: Thanks to the people who donated books and to those who supported my specialty book sales in February I know have $240.45 which will be added to what is made in the June and October book sales. At that time the money will be divided equally between the Conservation Trust and the H...
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Usual critic supports this override
      To the Editor: As an outspoken critic of school override requests in the past, it seems only fair to voice my support for the override which the schools are seeking this year. In the past, we have been asked to support large overrides which would only help us to preserve level services.
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      The Community Journal welcomes letters to the editor focusing on local news or events as well as other issues important to community residents. Letters should be 500 words or less, and should include the writer's name and contact information in order to verify authorship. We will not publish tha...
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