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Celebrate

Damian Bell (right) and his daughter, Caitlin, of Westminster enjoy the fireworks held in Westminster on Saturday, Aug. 22, to celebrate Westminster 's 250th Anniversary. JOURNAL PHOTO/ JEFFREY W. BOUDREAU More...

A library at your fingertips

Cushing takes steps to move to a virtual content
By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

This fall, Cushing Academy students will have the ability to access an entire library system—encyclopedias to newspapers, bestsellers to American classics — through the stroke of a keyboard. More...

Local libraries benefit from book donations

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Local readers will benefit from Cushing Academy's steps into the digital age as area librarians were able to add parts of the school's private collection to their own collections. More...

Special Sections

Opinion

By the rules

The rules cannot change on a given day (or year) just because someone does not like them or their potential outcome. This desire to change the law governing how we replace our elected officials has raised its ugly head again. Sen. More...

'Good bye, hello, hee haw'

By Emily Chetkowski

Its not news around Fitchburg that my mini-donkey gives me fits. The police log can verify this, or just ask my neighbors. Travel up our road around 1 a.m. More...

Question of the Week

Do you feel like the economy is recovering? Yes • Slightly • Nationally but not locally • Not really • No Results of last week's question: Do you like starting school before Labor Day? More...

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Sports

Stepping into the future

Residents from near and far Res par participated in the 250th Ann Anniversary 5K Walk and Run on Saturday, Aug. 22. The walk was held in as part of a daylong celebration of the town's anniversary. COURTESY PHOTO More...

Skating team to host auditions Ski hdii

The Open Juvenile Wallace Synergy synchronized skating team is holding an audition from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Theodore Iorio Arena, Cushing Academy, in Ashburnham. More...

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The 12U Mass Galaxy division will have one team for 2009-2010 and will play in five to seven travel tournaments in the summer of 2010. The team will be holding tryouts for the coming season on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. More...

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Police Log

POLICE LOG

Ashburnham Tuesday, Aug. 18 1:22 Sherbert Road - Motor Vehicle Stop Arrest: Tammy L. Fortunato, 30 Address: 173 Parker St., #3, Gardner Charges: Warrant Arrest 1:54 p.m. Rindge State Road - Check Well Being 6:11 p.m. More...

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Business

Zip2Save.com - online preprints, deals, coupons & more - to launch October 1

Site to be launched by LocalPoint Media - owned in part by Holden Landmark Corp.

Community newspaper companies from across the United States have joined forces to launch Zip2Save.com, a comprehensive national aggregation site that will feature online preprints, coupons, deals, travel specials and more. More...

Member appreciation week upcoming at GFA

GFA Federal Credit Union announced that it will hold its Annual Member Appreciation Week from Monday, Aug. 31, to Saturday, Sept. 5. More...

Are you dreaming of owning your own home?

The Greater Gardner Community Development Corporation is offering First-Time Homebuyer Orientations on Wednesday, Sept. 2, or Tuesday, Sept. 8. Those interested in attending the calls must attend one orientation. More...

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Obituaries

William R. Delaney, 91

ASHBURNHAM — William R. Delaney, 91, formerly South Ashburnham, died peacefully Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, Baldwinville Nursing Home, Baldwinville, after a lengthy illness. More...

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Ashburnham

Police, families look for two runaways

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Police and community resources were pulled together at the beginning of the week after two teenage girls from Ashburnham ran away on Friday, Aug. 21. More...

To market

The first year of the Ashburnham Farmers' Market is bring mang visitors and shoppers to the Winchester Park. The farmers' market is held every Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. near the playground behind Town Hall off Main Street. More...

Come sing with the Johnny Appleseed Harmonizers

The Johnny Appleseed Harmonizers is looking for new members. Those interested do not have to be a Caruso or even know how to read music; they must however enjoy good music and good fellowship. More...

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BREAKING NEWS: Judge finds Rivers not guilty due to insanity

Was held for 1999 shooting of Westminster officer
By Caitlyn Kelleher Journal Reporter

(TUESDAY, 6 P.M.) A Worcester Superior Court judge Tuesday found Jason Rivers not guilty of murder by reason of insanity in the 1999 shooting death of Westminster Police Officer Lawrence Jupin. Judge Peter Agnes announced the ruling after spending 4 More...

WEB UPDATE: Westminster Police encourage safe driving, sets up sobriety checkpoints

(FRIDAY, 4:58 p.m.) The Westminster Police Department is partnering with the Massachusetts State Police and hundreds of other local police departments to conduct extra traffic enforcement focused on arresting impaired drivers as part of a More...

A walk through nature in Worcester

By Karen Mann JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT

Want to play with bubbles or W make music out of thin air? Want to ma look up high to see constellations loo or look down from high atop the trees? tre Not sure which one of these things to do? More...

News

Hiking and hawks on Mt. Watatic

The Nashua River Watershed Association (NRWA) invites the public to join them for a free guided hike up Mt. Watatic on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. More...

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People & Events

CALENDAR

2FRID8AY The Fitchburg Farmers' Market will be open from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the lower parking lot of the Wallace Civic Center, John Fitch Highway. The market will remain open on Fridays through early October. Call (978) 807-2317. More...

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Living Well

Run for Freedom sponsoring freedom walks

FITCHBURG — Run for Freedom is sponsoring 5K Freedom Walks on Sept. 5, at Coolidge Park. This event is to bring attention to the fight against human trafficking and is for all ages. More...

Run/Walk to support a Relay for Life team

LEOMINSTER — A 5K Run/Walk will be held in Leominster, to benefit American Cancer Society Herbey's Harem 2009 Relay for Life Team, on Saturday, Oct. 10. The walk will begin at 7:45 a.m., followed by the run at 8:30. More...

Our Lady of the Lake holds annual bazaar

LEOMINSTER — Our Lady of the Lake will celebrate its annual church bazaar on Friday, Sept. 11, and Saturday, Sept. 12, on parish grounds, located at 1400 North Main St. The bazaar kicks off Friday evening, from 5 to 10 p.m. More...

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Schools

New faces at Applewild help to ring in the new school year

Applewild School in Fitchburg will open on Sept. 8 and at that time they will welcome four new teachers and staff members. Established in 1957, Applewild School is an independent school serving students in kindergarten through grade nine. More...

Monty Tech Fourth Quarter Honor Roll

Special Honors Westminster residents: Matthew Barber, Class of 2009 Jennifer Chapman, Class of 2010 Amy Jones, Class of 2010 Tatiana d'Entremont, Class of 2011 High Honors Ashburnham residents: Megan Farley, More...

Monty Tech Principal's message to parents

Message to parents: Each school year brings with it a new sense of excitement. More...

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Worship

WORSHIP COLUMN

ASHBY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Located at the Common in Ashby. If you are seeking a Christian worship service and fellowship, please join us Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. (July 5th through September 6th) for worship service. More...

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Westminster

Meeting Matters

Westminster Board of Selectmen Monday, Aug. 24, 2009
Compiled by Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Top Stories: The Selectmen signed the last piece of the Forest Legacy Program grant and purchase for the conservation restriction on nearly 500 acres of land owned by the Jarvenpaa family. More...

Civil War Encampment to offer historical fun this weekend

A Civil War Encampment, by Historical Happenings (the Matson Family), will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the V.F.W. field, located off Main Street, Westminster. Enjoy games, food, and a sulter's shop. More...

Registration for Girl Scouts planned for next month

Girl Scout registration will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Meetinghouse School Cafeteria in Westminster. For girls ages 5 through 17. Adult volunteers needed. Registration is $12 (please make checks payable to GSCWM, Inc.). More...

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