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Community uses for Briggs being eyed

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER
Issues of cost and control surrounding the possible renovation/rebuilding of the John R. Briggs Elementary School dominated conversation at a forum for Ashburnham residents Monday. More...

Locals can climb to the area's highest point this summer

By Karen Mann JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT

Wachusett Mountain is not just for the skiers or snowboarders in the family to enjoy sk during the winter months. More...

Special Sections

Opinion

Destinations

Editorial

The last few years have seen an increasing number of "buy local" campaigns to encourage local residents to shop at area businesses. More...

Speak Out

Rep. says, reforms should take place during this recession
LEWIS EVANGELIDIS STATE REPRESENTATIVE, R-HOLDEN

A recession is a terrible thing to waste. With this economic downturn comes a tremendous opportunity for our state government to transform itself and return to the core principles of what state government is supposed to be. More...

COMMUNITY JOURNAL QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What community facilities should be added to Briggs in a future renovation?

A children's library • A meeting area for youth and community organizations An area for public sports • It should only be a school Cast your vote online at www.thecommunityjournal. More...

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Sports

Local all-stars face off

(Above) Westminster third baseman Jason Muscara puts a late tag on Ashburnham's t Adam Goguen during the first e game of a weekend-long Little t League All-Star Tournament 6. beginning on Friday, June 26. More...

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Business

Chamber elects new leadership

The North Central Mass. Chamber of Commerce elected Daniel Asquino, Ph.D. and president of Mount Wachusett Community College, as the chairman of the Board of Directors. More...

We appreciate

Elouise Baker (right) of Ashburnham won a Sony digital camera at Athol Savings Bank's recent customer appreciation celebration in their Ashburnham office, which Kellie Ballard, branch supervisor of the Ashburnham office, presented to her. More...

GFA donates to Ashburnham Historical Society

GFA Federal Credit Union recently donated $500 to the Ashburnham Historical Society, as a way to note the Society members' assistance in reproducing several historic images for display in their new Ashburnham branch. More...

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Ashburnham

Lakes Coalition donates boat to police to get local patrols

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Ashburnham Police Chief Loring Barrett Jr., and Officer Nicholas Dalton are ready to get their newest piece of equipment off the roads and into the town's seven lakes. More...

Summer fun

Many turned out Saturday for the annual Downtown Day, which had more vendors and activities then any prior year. More...

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Westminster

Officials say decision on potential development historic move

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Westminster Selectman John Fairbanks said the future direction of the town will be determined over the next few months as a group will form and should recommend what if any commercial or industrial overlay districts could be implemented. More...

Historical society to host Shaker basket classes

The Westminster Historical Society will sponsor Shaker style basket classes this summer on Monday, July 13, and on Monday, Aug. 10, both at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Westminster. The July basket is a rectangle, 5- by 10- by 3-inch. More...

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Tourism in increasing business

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Increasing and focusing on tourism is something that Worcester Country and North Central Massachusetts organizations have been focusing on over the last few years. More...

A day downtown

Charlie Ogonowski, 3, of Gardner eats cotton candy on Saturday, June 27, at the Ashburnham Downtown Day. The eighth annual event featured face painting, which transformed Samantha Atkins, 4, into a butterfly. More...

People & Events

CALENDAR

FR3IDAY The Lunenburg Turkey Hill Family Lions Club and the Lunenburg Firefighters Association, Inc. will co-sponsor the Annual Lunenburg Bonfire Fair beginning at 5 p.m. on the grounds of Lunenburg High School. More...

COMMUNITY CHOICE

Declaration of Independence, Picnic and Family Fun Day

WESTMINSTER - Celebrate independence, family and fellowship on Saturday, July 4, at the Common on Academy Hill. Beginning at 11 a.m. More...

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Living Well

Ashburnham COA July events

This month the Ashburnham Council on Aging, located in the VMS Building at 12 Memorial Drive, will conduct a Well Adult Clinic on Tuesday, July 14, from 11 a.m. to noon. This service is offered in partnership with the Nashoba VNA. More...

Westminster COA July events

The Westminster Council on Aging is located at 127 Main St., in the American Legion Hall. For more information on any program or service contact COA Director Sue Fisher at (978) 874-7402. The center is open weekdays from 8 to 11:30 a.m. More...

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Obituaries

Patricia A. (Tienhaara) Contaxes, 78

Was wonderful mother, wife, grandmother and friend

FITCHBURG — Patricia A. "Patsy" (Tienhaara) Contaxes, 78, a life-long resident of Fitchburg, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in The Highlands Care Center, after a long illness. More...

Bernadette Dignard, 84

Enjoyed quilting, flea markets and bingo

LEOMINSTER — Bernadette (LaGoy) Dignard, 84, of Leominster, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at the Golden Living Nursing Home, Fitchburg. Bernadette was born in Leominster on July 19, 1924, to Elrick and Yvonne (Bourgault) LaGoy. More...

Janet H. (Batchelder) Nasis, 78

Family was most important; loved dancing

FITCHBURG — Janet H. (Batchelder) Nasis, 78, of Fitchburg, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at UMass - University Campus, after a short illness. She was born on Feb. More...

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