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Candidates differ on processes but agree on need for leadership

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER
The outcry is clear from both the candidates seeking the soon-to-be vacant seat on the Ashburnham Board of Selectmen, leadership is needed and the town needs to find an even keel. More...

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Living Well

Art Association paints the town this weekend

Celebrating 44th annual arts, crafts and photography exhibit
By Karen Mann JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT

Artist Lisa Regopoulos hopes that attending the Leominster Art Association annual exhibit will inspire those wanting to get into art, to actual take the next step. More...

Volunteers needed for Alzheimer Association Memory Walk

The Northern Worcester County Alzheimer Association Memory Walk will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green St., Gardner. More...

Fitchburg Art Museum announces new hours

FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg Art Museum, located on Merriam Parkway, is announcing new operating hours. The hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. More...

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Sports

Swinging past the competition

Top right) Oakmont shortstop Emily Boucher attempts to put a tag on Quabbin's Jess Senecal, who trying to steal second during action on Monday, April 20. Oakmont won the match up 14-8, to take their first win of the season. More...

THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Friday, April 24 3:15 p.m. Boys' Varsity Baseball vs. Fitchburg High at Taddeo Tournament in Gardner 3:15 p.m. Boys' Junior Varsity Baseball at Gardner High Monday, April 27 3:30 p.m. More...

Golf tournament set to honor Pfc. Roberge

By Karen Mann JOURNAL CORRESPONDANT

Jeff Richard didn't just lose a cousin on Feb. 9; he lost a best friend and someone he considered to be more like a brother. More...

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Police Log

POLICE LOG

Ashburnham Tuesday, April 14 12:26 a.m. Fitchburg Road - Suspicious Activity 2:11 p.m. Main Street - Burglar Alarm 3:51 p.m. Ferin Road - Complaint 4:21 p.m. Center Street - Motor Vehicle Stop Summons: Nicole C. More...

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Business

Series of events marks grand opening of GFA in Ashburnham

GFA Federal Credit Union spent the month of March celebrating the grand opening of the Ashburnham branch. GFA office opened in Ashburnham during 2008 but the new building only opened in the last few months at 35 Main St. More...

Workshop to be held on special need estate planning

Fidelity Bank a will host attorney James A. Miller, of the Law Offices of James A. Miller, for two upcoming seminars on special needs estate planning. 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. More...

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Ashburnham

Sure-fire history

Joseph VonDeck, a former history teacher and a member of the Ashburnham Historical Society, talks with some of Ashburnham's Tiger Cubs about the Civil War Era cannon that is located outside the Historical Society building on Main Street on Monday. More...

Candidates part ways on overrides during debate

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

The public got the chance to question the two candidates running for the Ashburnham Board of Selectmen last night, when the Ashburnham Business Council held a Candidates Night event. More...

Meeting Matters

Ashburnham Board of Selectman Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Compiled by Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Top Story: Selectmen signed the new police contract at Tuesday's meeting which reflects a 0 percent cost of living increase the first year of the three year contract. More...

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Westminster

Road to summit will close at end of May

By Phyllis Booth JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT

Come Memorial Day, motorists still won't be able to drive to the summit of Wachusett Mountain. More...

Westminster has no contested races

Westminster voters will face no choice on Tuesday at the town election unless it is to write in someone new. The annual town election has no contested races for any of the 10 positions on the ballot, and in fact the ballot has no newcomers either. More...

250th Parade date set

The Westminster 250th Committee is starting to plan for the celebration's parade and wants everyone to save the date of September 27 at 1 p.m. More...

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Area farmers trying to reach residents with local markets

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Farmers in both Ashburnham and Westminster are trying to get back to their community roots as farmer markets and agricultural commissions try to make a solid mark in the towns. More...

State budget cuts come before town meeting

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Voters at each Ashburnham and Westminster's town meeting are going to see a best guess scenario on Saturday, May 2, when they are faced with budgets based only on the most recent numbers from the state. More...

Opinion

Editorial

Civic duty or waste of time

In the issue before any election - whether it is for a local issue, a state debate or the federal elections - it is the view that each person should get out and vote. More...

Fagan: Famous quote points to my wife as selectman

To the Editor: I was interested to hear candidate Ed Vitone attribute a quote to Dr. W. Edwards Deming during the candidate's night last week. More...

The budget was a job well done

To the Editor: As an occasional critic of the Westminster Board of Selectmen, I feel it only fair to compliment them on a job well done with this year's town budget. More...

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Schools

Four to be honored at Fitchburg State's Commencements

Fitchburg State College will honor several people whose work has contributed to its mission of teaching, learning and service during the upcoming graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Outgoing Trustee Richard P. More...

Free labor

Stephanie Carpenter (center), director of the Woods Memorial Library in Barre, poses with the members of the cabinetmaking crew from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School who designed, built and installed the library's new cabinetry. More...

St. Bernard's to perform "Annie"

FITCHBURG — St. Bernard's Central Catholic High School presents the smash Broadway hit "Annie" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at the school, 45 Harvard St., Fitchburg. More...

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Obituaries

Caameron C. Smith, 46

Loved gardening, cooking and motorcycles

SPENCER — Cameron C. Smith, 46, of Spencer, formerly of Ashburnham, died at home Friday, April 10, 2009, after an illness. Cameron was born in Bridgeport, Conn., on July 20, 1962, the son of the late Philip E. Smith Jr. More...

Walter E. Hutchins, 64

He enjoyed his family; golfing and papermaking

TEMPLETON — Walter E. Hutchins, 64, of 101 Dudley Road, and formerly of Westminster, died at his home on April 18, 2009, after an illness. Walter was born in North Hero, Vt., on Oct. More...

Pastor Kerry A. Twing, 55

Had a true servant heart; ultimate family man

WESTMINSTER — Pastor Kerry A. Twing, 55, of 7 Bean Porridge Hill Road, founder and Pastor of the Higher Ground Ministries in Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, April 13, 2009, at Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after being stricken ill at home. More...

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