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Selectmen candidates show their differences at forum

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER
The three candidates for the vacant seat on the Westminster Board of Selectmen showed their differences in budgeting town as philosophies and development in they spoke to members of the Ashburnham- Laila Michaud, one of the candidates, spoke ou More...

‘Band of Brothers’

Assistance for veterans available for those in need
By Caroline Keras JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT

Ask any veteran - fighting in a war causes the unit to become like a family. This tightknit feeling often causes a problem, however, when it comes to those soldiers looking out for their own medical concerns when they return home. More...

Will PILOT ever fly locally?

Payments eyed on tax-exempt properties
By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Ashburnham Town Administrator Douglas Briggs has broached the idea of starting a program that would have taxexempt organizations as well as some selffunding town departments make in-lieu-oftax payments to the town. More...

Special Sections

People & Events

CALENDAR

6 FRIDAY An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1200 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg. Call (800) 448-3543. 6 The Nashua River More...

A salute to those who served

In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration More...

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Opinion

Editorial

State did cut locally

Gov. Deval Patrick did not, in fact, hold local communities and school districts harmless when he cut $600 million from the state budget last week. More...

Take a moment on Wednesday

By Sen. Stephen Brewer

On Wednesday, the Nation will pause to remember the sacrifices of the brave men and women who have answered the call to serve our country. More...

Letters to the Editor

Brownell sends supports towards Michaud To the Editor: More...

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Sports

Spartans shut out Patriots

(Clockwis e fro m left ) Oakmont ’s Sean Iaco bone t ri es to hold off North Middle sex’s Steve J ulius while ba ttl i ng for a loo se ball during action on Frid More...

Leading to the top record

The four captains for Oakmont Spartans girls’ varsity soccer team, Laura Denza, Kelsey Magee, Lindsey Noseworthy, and Mikaela Harding, led their team to a record season. More...

Girls’ fast pitch travel softball team holding tryouts

The 14U Mass Galaxy girls fastpitch softball travel team is in its second year and the team is primarily looking for strong eighth and ninth graders. The team is based out of Gardner but has girls from throughout the area. More...

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Police Log

Ashburnham

Tuesday, Oct. 27 1:29 p.m. Fitchburg - Out On Investigation 2:38 p.m. Sherbert Road - Medical Emergency 4:27 p.m. High Street - Complaint 5:42 p.m. Walk-In - Request To Speak With Officer 5:52 p.m. Tuckerman Road - Assist Citizen 6:24 p.m. More...

Westminster

Wednesday, Oct. 28 11:05 a.m. More...

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Obituaries

Wayne A. DeVeau, 54

Loved the outdoors, family and music

ASHBURNHAM — Wayne A. DeVeau, 54, of Ashburnham, died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. More...

Barbara Lawrence, 46

Truly loved the outdoors; reading and pets

NORTHFIELD, N.H. — Barbara Lawrence, 46, of 110 Greenwood Drive, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, after an illness. More...

Cecile M.J. (Valois) Lussier, 74

Was deeply devoted to her family

LEOMINSTER — Cecile M.J. (Valois) Lussier, 74, of Leesburg, Fla., and Wells, Maine, and formerly of Leominster, died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in York Hospital, York, Maine. Mrs. More...

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Ashburnham

Meeting Matters

Ashburnham Board of Selectmen Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

Top Story: Some of the first words said by state Sen. Stephen Brewers reflected the tone of the meeting Selectmen had with the two legislators - “This is a bleak budget.” More...

Ashburnham Senior Center events

The Ashburnham Council on Aging is located at 12 Memorial Drive. For more information on any program or service contact the COA at (978) 827-5000. The center is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

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BREAKING NEWS: Dennehy to resign as Ashburnham selectman

(WEDNESDAY, 6:21 P.M.) Ashburnham Selectman Jonathan Dennehy will be resigning next month from the Board of Selectmen after accepting a new job. More...

Communities to feel impact of cuts

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Local town and school officials are not optimistic about the pending results of the state budget reductions, as they prepare to cut local and school services. The cuts Gov. More...

News

Parking bans go into effect

Ashburnham remind residents and other drivers that the winter parking bans begin on Sunday, Nov. 15, and runs through Thursday, April 1. There is no parking on any public streets from midnight to 5 a.m. in Ashburnham. More...

Consortium founded to combine efforts, communication

By Karen Mann JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT

Five local agencies in the Worcester County area are teaming up to make sure elderly residents or those with disabilities can easily access the resources they may need. More...

Food bank opens for senior citizens

The Gardner Senior Center and the Gardner CAC has set up a Senior Food Pantry on the third Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 294 Pleasant St., the C.A.C., in Gardner. For more information call the Gardner CAC at (978) 632-8700. More...

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Living Well

Art Museum presents flexible studio classes for children

FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg Art Museum has two new flexible and fun art classes for children. Friday Fun Studio, for ages nine through 12, will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and runs until Dec. 11. More...

Calendars to benefit Relay for Life

The 2010 calendars for Relay For Life Greater Gardner area are on sale now for $15. The calendars will include many different pictures each month, capturing many of the activities. All profits will be donated to the American Cancer Society. More...

NRWA 40th anniversary, annual meeting

FITCHBURG — The Nashua River Watershed Association (NRWA) will celebrate its 40th anniversary at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 13, at the Fitchburg Armory, 14 Wallace Ave. More...

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Schools

A dashing appearance

To celebrate Halloween, Overlook Middle School’s Spirit Council hosted a Monster Dash, which not only recognized students for their speed on the cross country course but also for their creative in their costumes. More...

School Events

Monday, Nov. 9, through Saturday, Nov. 4 Meetinghouse School Tuesday, Nov. 10 – Picture retakes Wednesday, Nov. 11 – No School, Veterans’ Day Friday, Nov. More...

Novikov earns master’s degree

Olga Novikov, of Ashburnham, received a Master of Arts in medical science from Boston University in September 2009. BU awarded academic degrees to 1,603 students in September 2009. 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

Broadway Sendoff

Princeton and Westminster concluded their year-long joint 250th anniversary celebrations with a gala concert Oct. More...

Fire department gets equipment grant

The Westminster Fire Department received a Volunteer Fire Assistance grant this year that will help to supplement their equipment purchases. More...

Holly Fair upcoming

The Westminster First Congregational Church will hold their annual Hollyberry Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the church, located on Main Street in Westminster. More...

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