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July 4, 2008
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Downtown Day
Two-year-old Elizabeth Fortune puts sand in her funnel with the help of her father, Bruce, as they prepare to make a sand design picture at one of the kids' activities set up as part of Downtown Day in Ashburnham on Saturday, June 28. The sixth annual event drew a large crowd despite slightly overca... More...
Pedal Partners lend a face, a story to PanMass
By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

LEOMINSTER - Renee Scapparone-Hakala was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in her head and neck area. "Without Dana-Farber I wouldn't be here today," said Scapparone-Hakala. And today she is here and lending her name and her story to Sen. Robert Antonioni (DLeominster). More...

Selectmen debate a return to the ballot box
By Danielle LeBlanc JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT

Ashburnham Selectmen met last week to begin a discussion on the failed capital and debt exclusion questions in June's Special election. The Board's special meeting on Wednesday, June 25, focused on fixing the town's roads repair plan, which failed by 16 votes, and the John R. Briggs Elementary Sc... More...

 News
•Society offers basket workshops
The Westminster Historical Society is offering Shaker style basket workshops this summer at the American Legion Hall, 127 Main St., Westminster. The first workshop will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, July 14. Participants will make a 9-inch round basket, with a closed woven bottom and two handles. Cost... More...
•Swim lessons offered this summer
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 People & Events
•CALENDAR
FRIDAY The 48th Annual Fourth of July parade will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Summer and Main streets, Fitchburg. A Civic Days event. Call (978) 345-9550. SATU RDAY Solid Rock Worship and Coffee House will be held beginning 7 p.m. at Peoples Church, 56 S. Main St. More...
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 Opinion
•Independence Day
Editorial
Today, we will sit down for that family picnic or to watch the fireworks with friends. Some of us will dress in red, white and blue to show our patriotism. But let us take a moment to think of July 4, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed by the 56 members of the Continental Congr... More...
•Is Briggs worth the effort?
•The hidden wounds of war
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 Living Well
•Ashburnham Council on Aging July events
The Ashburnham Council on Aging (COA) provides numerous services for the senior citizens in town, most at little or no cost. The Ashburnham Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located on 1 Memorial Drive in the same building as, and next to, the Ashburnham Po... More...
•Above and beyond
•Westminster calendar of events at the COA
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 Sports
•Dreamed of going to Wimbledon
Name: Dottie Munroe Hometown: Ashburnham Age: 75 Sport (Current): Ashburnham Ladies' Tennis League How many years have you played in this league: 40+ years Favorite moment in sports: More...
•Working on the details of the game
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 Schools
•Students took on Mother Nature
The wind gusts created white-caps and a heavy tide with the waters of Crocker Pond as the weather fronts changed. Despite occasional sand storms, students focused on how to keep the engines from burning out as their creations had to compete with the elements. 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
•Survey asks residents about downtown shopping
The Ashburnham Village Center Zoning District Study Committee is about to embark on the first steps of their own market analysis so they can use a grant they received to create a marketing plan. More...
•New Lions inducted
•Rails to Trails is cleaning up
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 Westminster
•Who votes on what?
Town officials debate issue of creating positions
The Westminster Board of Selectmen and the Advisory Board members are debating the issues of what should and should not appear on a ballot compared to what should and should not be approved at town meeting. More...
•Serving it up
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