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February 5, 2010 / Front Page

And the race(s) begin

Glodis formal announces his run for State Auditor

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Worcester County Sheriff Guy Glodis formally announced his campaign for state auditor this past Monday; the expected announcement will set off a series of other announcements this month from other local politicians. More...

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People & Events

CALENDAR

5 FRIDAY The band Fourth Gear will perform at 9 p.m. at Beemer’s Pub, 114 River St., 6 Fitchburg. SATURDAY The Friends of the Leominster Public Library will hold their First Saturday Book Sale from 10 More...

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Arts & Entertainment

COMMUNITY CHOICE

Celebrating a romantic evening

FITCHBURG — Enjoy the magical music of the Thayer Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro Toshimasa Francis Wada (above), and vocalist Steve Marvin as they celebrate Valentine’s Day in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. More...

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Opinion

Editorial

Not RSVPing to the party

Republican Party leadership statewide, and even throughout the nation, is looking at January’s election of Scott Brown to the United State Senate as resurgence of the party. More...

To My Valentine

By Emily Chetkowski

Recently I’ve heard some scuttlebutt, a call to boycott Valentine’s Day - on the Internet, on the news, and in print. More...

Question of the Week

Cast your vote at thecommunityjournal.com

What do you base your vote on? Political party • Personality and personal politicking Stances on specific issues • Who my friends are voting for Independent research Results of last week's question: More...

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Sports

A shinning night

Oakmont junior point guard Kristen Connolly splits the Narragansett defense during a 68-32 win over Narragansett on Friday, Jan. 29. The win propelled th the Spartans record to 14-1 on the season. More...

THIS WEEK’S GAMES

Friday, Feb. 5 3:30 p.m. Girls’ Middle School Basketball vs. Quabbin Regional Middle-High 4:30 p.m. Boys’ Middle School Basketball vs. Quabbin Regional Middle-High 5:30 p.m. Boys’ Junior Varsity Basketball vs. More...

North Central Youth Basketball League weekly round up

The fifth grade Lady Spartans improved their season record to 7-1, with a 36-5 victory over Naragansett Sunday, Jan. 31. Kenzi Cole, Lindsey Russ and Charlotte Ward spear headed the Spartans defense with several blocked shots and steals. More...

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Police Log

POLICE LOG

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Obituaries

Idora Marie Caissie née Gallant, 80

ST. IGNACE, N.B. — Idora Caissie of the Villa Providence Shediac and formerly of St. Ignace, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, Jan. 29, at the age of 80. More...

Louise Parsons, 79

Was a kind and loving person; devoted to her family

FITCHBURG — Louise Mary (Haley) Parsons, 79, of Fitchburg, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at HealthAlliance Hospital/Leominster. More...

Wilho W. Mayranen, 89

Was U.S. veteran; was active member of the community

WESTMINSTER — Wilho W. Mayranen, 89, of 116 North Common Road, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness. More...

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Ashburnham

Meeting Matters

Ashburnham Board of Selectmen Monday, Feb. 1, 2010

Compiled by Caitlyn Kelleher

Top Story: Selectmen approve the temporary dissolution of the DPW Relocation Committee, a move supported by the committee members, during their Monday night meeting. More...

Timeline for Briggs building project approved

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

The John R. Briggs Building Committee is working with architects to have a recommendation for a final project to the Massachusetts School Building Authority at the end of May. More...

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Budget talks begin between towns and school

“The schools and the towns are nothing different then an arm and a leg on the same body.” — EDWARD VITONE ASHBURNHAM SELECTMAN

By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District administrators stressed to the School Committee Tuesday the need not to make anymore personnel cuts and noted how limited the supply and equipment budget is. More...

The elephant in the room

Election of Republican senator may change politics in Mass. according to local GOPs

By Karen Mann JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT

The special election to fill a U.S. Senate seat may be over, but the effects of the election have just begun. More...