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For those that served

Ashburnham veterans honor their comrades during a Veterans’ Day ceremony in front of the Town Hall on Wednesday. JOURNAL PHOTOS/CAITLYN KELLEHER More...

Dennehy to resign from Ashburnham board

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Ashburnham Selectman Jonathan Dennehy will be resigning next month from the Board of Selectmen after accepting a new job. More...

Relay For Life breaks into nation’s top five fundraisers

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

The Greater Gardner Relay For Life achieved a new milestone this year – fourth largest fundraising relay in the nation. “I was so completely shocked. We have never ranked this well. More...

Special Sections

LEOMINSTER — Congregation Agudat Achim, located at 268 Washington St., will hold its annual rummage/tag sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15. The sale, open to the public, is organized by the synagogue’s Sisterhood. More...

CALENDAR

FRIDAY St. Cecilia’s Parish will host its annual holiday fair from 5 to 9 p.m. at the parish hall, 188 Mechanic St., Leominster. More...

Stevens Memorial Library to hold story hours

The Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham, is offering free story hours for pre-school children Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 19, Dec. 3, and Dec. 17. More...

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Opinion

Editorial

Stay warm this winter

While the brief interlude of 70-degree weather this week was nice, it is most likely, and unfortunately, not here to stay. Remember that nice little “snowstorm” there was in the middle of October? More...

Michaud has the qualities for selectmen

Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: Westminster residents: Election Day is November 17. More...

All are invited to the foundation’s starting celebration

To the Editor: An invitation to Ashburnham and Westminster citizens, More...

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Sports

Playing through DISTRICT’S

(Above) Oakmont’s Kathryn Nutting advances the ball while Nipmuc’s Kim Brault tries to break up the advance. More...

Local takes center ring at nation horse show

Ashburnham resident Amanda Lashua won the Reserve World Champion title at the 2009 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show in Oklahoma. More...

Heartbreaking

Oakmont’s Laura Denzer battles Holy Name’s Cassandra Smith during Tuesday’s game. More...

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Police Log

Ashburnham

Tuesday, Nov. 3 3:18 a.m. Lakeshore Drive - Unwanted Person 9:29 a.m. Gardner Court - Exchange Paperwork 10 a.m. Walk-In - Request To Speak With Officer 10:03 a.m. Phone - Request To Speak With Officer 11 a.m. Fitchburg Road - Complaint 11:16 a.m. More...

Westminster

Wednesday, Nov.4 9:21 a.m. Carter Road – Advice: Neighbor dispute 3:45 p.m. Whitney Street – Advice: Party walked into the station to report possible bear traps on his property 5:10 p.m. More...

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Obituaries

Harry Hurd Walker, 88

Was U.S. veteran; worked hard for cemetery department

WESTMINSTER — Harry Hurd Walker, 88, of 165 South Ashburnham Road, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at the UMass Memorial Health Care Center, Worcester. Harry was born in Westminster on April 20, 1921, a son of the late Albert R. and Ruth L. More...

Irene W. (Whittier) Wellman, 81

Was an LPN at Gardner State Hospital; enjoyed her family and home

WESTMINSTER— Irene W. (Whittier) Wellman, 81, formerly of Westminster and now of Sawyer Street, Gardner, died at her daughter’s home on Nov. 6, 2009, after an illness. More...

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Ashburnham

Ashburnham voters to be asked to revise budget, adopt short-term disability

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Voters in Ashburnham will face a 12 article warrant at Thursday’s Town Meeting, in which they will first be asked to reduce the budget that was approved in May by $300,000. More...

Local church to host annual Christmas Craft Fair

Peoples Evangelical Congregational Church will host their annual Christmas Craft Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at their church, located at 56 South Main St., Ashburnham. More...

Coffee House, music event at Community Church

Ashburnham Community Church, located on Main Street, Ashburnham, will host a Coffee House at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. The event will feature music from local Christian bands. The admission cost is a nonperishable donation to the food pantry. More...

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BREAKING NEWS: Michaud win Westminster race

(TUESDAY, 9:15 P.M.) Laila Michaud won the three-way race for the vacant seat on the Westminster Board of Selectmen Tuesday. More...

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Candidates speak out one last time

Westminster's library holds forum

By Caitlyn Kelleher

(FRIDAY, 2:55 P.M.) Last night before a crowd of more than 75 residents the three candidates for the vacant seat on the Board of Selectmen gave voters one last chance to ask questions before the Nov. 17 election. More...

Three compete for one Westminster seat

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Each of the three candidates for the Westminster Board of Selectmen tout their experience as the kind that will round out the board and that is needed to help guide the town through the next few years. More...

News

Parking bans go into effect

Ashburnham police 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...

NRWA to host 40th anniversary celebration and meeting

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

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Arts & Entertainment

Musician Richie Havens to perform

FITCHBURG — Music legend Richie Havens will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, in Weston Auditorium, as part of CenterStage at Fitchburg State College arts and culture series. More...

Art Museum to host Holly Berry Faire for the third year

FITCHBURG — The third annual Holly Berry Craft Faire will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St., Fitchburg. More...

Theatre’s five show season announced

Theatre at the Mount at MWCC in Gardner announced its 2010 season including five shows

From the creators of Chicago and Cabaret comes the musical comedy whodun it “Curtains” will kick off the year as it takes the audience back to the the brassy, bright, and promising year of 1959. More...

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