May 22, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Lyme disease a baffling ailment

Local victims tell their stories
By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER
About a decade ago, Mark Ross began to have joint pain, and then he started suffering from issues such as vertigo or the inability to raise his arms above shoulder height. More...

Special Sections

Opinion

Editorial

The budget game

The state budget really does seem to be a game these days and who will win and who will lose is based on who talks the loudest, the longest, and to the most people. Creating a budget that balances the needs of the 6. More...

Planning Board should stop trying for mall development in Westminster

Speak Out JOE SERIO WESTMINSTER RESIDENT OWNER OF WESTMINSTER PHARMACY

A mall would be a huge shift in the direction of Westminster and to have a planning board take over a year to study the concept and then invite the town's comment with one month to go was wrong. More...

Letters to the Editor

State should not have schools monitor BMI

To the Editor: Last week's editorial about schools taking on the responsibility of calculating the BMI (body mass index) of students made some excellent points about the allocation of dwindling state resources toward new programs like this, while More...

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Sports

A hard loss

(Clockwise) Oakmont's Alex Loomis battles Milford's Brian McMahon for a loose ball during action on s Tuesday, May 19, at Hurd Field. Oakmont lost the game 5-2 to put them at 0-9 in their first season competing on the varsity level. More...

In the Spotlight

Cannot wait to watch 'Wipeout' Name: Liz Brannon Hometown: Westminster Age: 18 Family: Mom- Gail, Dad - Rick, Sister - Sarah, Brother - Riley School: Oakmont Sport (Current): Tennis Other Sports: More...

THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Friday, May 22 3:30 p.m. Coed Middle School Spring Track vs. Gardner Middle 3:30 p.m. Boys' Junior Varsity Lacrosse at Hudson High 3:30 p.m. Boys' Varsity Tennis at Quabbin Regional 3:30 p.m. Boys' Middle School Baseball vs. More...

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Police Log

POLICE LOG

Ashburnham Tuesday, May 12 6:08 a.m. Depot Road - Complaint 9:01 a.m. Fitchburg Road - Complaint 1:17 p.m. Murray Road - Suspicious Activity 4:55 p.m. South Main Street - Disturbance Arrest: Derek Couillard, 19 Address: 62 South Main St. More...

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Obituaries

Lucienne M. (Nolette) Charette, 82

Worked at Burbank Hospital; member of St. Joseph Church

LANCASTER — Lucienne M. (Nolette) Charette, 82, of Lancaster, long-time Fitchburg resident, died Friday, May15, 2009, in HealthAlliance Hospital/Leominster, after an illness. Mrs. More...

Mark E. LaCoss, 80

Was U.S. veteran; enjoyed the outdoors

LUNENBURG — Mark E. LaCoss, 80, of Lunenburg, died peacefully in his home Monday, May 18, 2009, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on July 17,1928, in Ashburnham, the son of Francis and Matilda (Aube) LaCoss. More...

Maria J. (Teschauer) Gertsen, 77

Enjoyed time with family and the ocean

TEMPLETON — Maria J. (Teschauer) Gertsen, 77, of 15 Meadow Lane, formerly of 22 Mossman Road, Westminster, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009, after an illness at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Healthcare Center, Worcester. More...

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Westminster

Town will restrict public access at Wyman Pond

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

For the moment a small swimming and picnic area on Wyman Pond will remain accessible to the public, but signs will be posted letting people know that the water is not tested for bacteria. More...

Library to host thank you event

Forbush Memorial Library has re-opened in the Main Street location. The Trustees would like to thank the town by hosting an open house "thank you reception" from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28. More...

A day in the district

State Sen. More...

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Online food co-op kicks off in Westminster

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Kerri Hertel, Sheryl Vaillette and Kelley O'Connor have spent the last five months working to develop the Massachusetts Food Co-operative that went live online this week and has the first food delivery scheduled for June 5. More...

People & Events

CALENDAR

2FRID2AY Families are invited to Board Game Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. To register, call (978) 534-7522, ext. 201. St. More...

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Living Well

A song for the ages

Darren Bassett, of Fitchburg, and Fred Ellsworth, of Westminster, play the guitar and sing during Crisis's performance at the Westminster Police Association's Ball on Saturday, May 16. More...

Get 'All Shook Up' at the Mount

GARDNER — Theatre at the Mount will hold auditions for "All Shook Up" on Tuesday, May 26, and Thursday, May 28, at 7 p.m. at 444 Green St. More...

FAM presents 'Snapshots Celebrating Life'

FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg Art Museum is seeking entries for its September 2009 exhibition - "Point, Click, Shoot - Snapshots Celebrating Life." Everyone has snapshots whether they are of family and friends, holidays and celebrations, vacati More...

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Schools

School Events

Monday, May 25 through Friday, May 29

Meetinghouse Elementary School Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day, no school Westminster Elementary School Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day, no school J.R. More...

Two local students medal at state SkillsUSA competition

Two local students took medals in SkillsUSA 35th annual State Leadership and Skills conference and one will be moving on to represent Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School in the national competition next month in Kansas City, Missouri. More...

Monty Tech Second Quarter Honor Roll

SPECIAL HONORS Westminster: Jennifer Chapman, a member of the Class of 2010; Tatiana d'Entremont, a member of the Class of 2011 HIGH HONORS Ashburnham: Ashley LeBlanc, a member of the Class of 2009; Emily Baker, a member of the Class of 20 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

Selectmen set priorities for next year

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Ashburnham selectmen have chosen four new priorities for this year. More...

Hydrant flushing will occur

Hydrants will be flushed from Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, May 29, which might cause some water discoloration. This cleaning will stir up the water processed through the town's system so water users may notice some discoloration. More...

Ashburnham Memorial Day events

7 a.m. Delegation will meet at The American Legion 7:30 a.m. Sweeny Playground 7:45 a.m. Fairbanks Cemetery 8:15 a.m. St. Denis Cemetery 8:30 a.m. Bresnahan Pool 8:45 a.m. More...

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