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Kalagers remember the loss of their daughter daily

Parents helping to organize third annual benefit day
By Caitlyn Kelleher EDITOR@THECOMMUNITYJOURNAL.COM
The single yellow rose sitting beside the kitchen sink, the photos of Jordyn and Ashley Kalagher hanging on the walls, and a hyper puppy named Lola bouncing off the furniture are all small, unnecessary reminders to Judy and Patrick Kalagher of the da More...

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People & Events

Local church to old Electronics and Appliance Recycle Day

The First Baptist Church of Westminster will hold an Electronics and Appliance Recycle Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, at the church parking lot, 117 Main St., Westminster. More...

CALENDAR

14 FRIDAY Qigong for Balancing Life’s Challenges will be presented from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Simonds-Hurd Complementary Care Center, HealthAlliance Hospital - Burbank Campus, 275 Nichols Road, Fitchburg. Register by calling (978) 665-5800. More...

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Opinion

Small big world

By Emily Chetkowski

I often get feedback from my readers about my stories and column, this past month being no exception. More...

Editorial

Taking a moment

The spring crazies are upon us, as the school year wines down and the weather brightens. There are many times that each of us spends our time either complaining we are too busy, that we don’t have enough money or people do not understand us. More...

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Sports

High scoringscoring

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THIS WEEK’S GAMES

Friday, May 14 3:30 p.m. Boys’ Varsity Baseball vs. West Boylston 3:30 p.m. Girls’ Varsity Softball vs. West Boylston 3:30 p.m. Boys’ JV Baseball at West Boylston 3:30 p.m. Girls’ JV Softball at West Boylston 4 p.m. More...

Preparing to the long haul

Oakmont senior Mike Lashua leans forward during one of his two attempts in the long jump on Saturday, May 1, at the District Relays at St. John’s High School. More...

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Police Log

Ashburnham

Monday, May 3 8:34 a.m. Main Street - Burglar Alarm 11:18 a.m. Laurel Avenue – Burglar Alarm 1:51 p.m. Walk-In - Request To Speak With Officer 3:12 p.m. Walk-In - Request To Speak With Officer 5:50 p.m. More...

Westminster

Wednesday, May 5 8:01 a.m. Simplex Drive - Motor Vehicle Accident No Injury or Hazmat 9:23 a.m. Narrows Road - Odor Of Smoke In The Area 5:11 p.m. State Road East - Medical 5:27 p.m. Mile Hill Road - Brush Fire 7:43 p.m. More...

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Obituaries

Roger J. Arsenault, 55

Was a self-taught piano player and songwriter

LEOMINSTER — Roger J. Arsenault, 55, of Leominster, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family in The Legends Nursing & Rehab, Gardner, on Friday, April 30, 2010. He was born on Feb. 7, 1955, in Leominster, the son of Henry J. More...

Richard E. N. Cutler, 72

Had a passion for woodcarving

WESTMINSTER — Richard E. N. Cutler, 72, of Westminster, formerly of Clinton and Lancaster, died Monday, May 3, 2010, after an illness. He was born in Clinton on April 8, 1938, the son of the late Herbert A. Jr., and Elisabeth N. More...

Paul R. Maillet, 43

A loving brother; a CPA for Sun Trust Bank

CHESTER, Va. — Paul R. Maillet, 43, of 14409 Santell Drive, Chester, Va., died Friday, April 30, in Richmond, Va., following an illness. Born in Gardner, on March 13, 1967, he was the son of the late Yvon and Therese (Pitre) Maillet. More...

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Westminster

Meeting Matters

Westminster Board of Selectmen Monday, May 10, 2010
Compiled by Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER

Top Story: The Selectmen consider accepting the donation of a radio tower to put on Academy Hill for the public safety radios. More...

Town set to look at Wind Energy

The Westminster Planning Board will be hosting a public forum on Monday, May 24, at 7 p.m. More...

Advisory Board says no to Reserve Fund transfer of money for fiscal analysis

By Caitlyn Kelleher EDITOR@THECOMMUNITYJOURNAL.COM

The Westminster Advisory Board voted not to transfer the money from the Reserve Fund to the Mixed Use Study Committee for a fiscal impact analysis of several development options on Simplex Drive. More...

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Scheduling a change for Overlook

By Caitlyn Kelleher EDITOR@THECOMMUNITYJOURNAL.COM

Overlook Middle School students will probably be taking six classes a day next year as a way to reformat the schedule to provide more educational value for students both struggling and thriving in the curriculum. More...

News

First retirement

Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School’s Superintendent Michael Zapantis (above) sits with his wife, Diane, and his two-year-old granddaughter, Avangalyn, during his retirement party held at the More...

Concert at Peoples Church

The Christian Singing Group, Crossroads in Concert, will be performing at Peoples Evangelical Congregational Church, 56 South Main St., Ashburnham, on Saturday, May 15, at 4 p.m. More...

Historical Piano Concert to be held May 16

Historical Piano Concerts’ spring season continues Sunday, May 16, with pianist Stephen Porter playing works by Liszt, Debussy and Ravel on a concert grand piano by Erard of Paris, built in 1877, from The Frederick Collection. The 4 p.m. More...

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Living Well

Hats Off to Our Nurses!

Carrie and I enjoy running monthly contests in the Central Mass Classifieds. Every week, every month some group somewhere is being honored. More...

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Schools

Locals nominated for TAMY awards

BEST OVERALL PRODUCTION Jesus Christ Superstar – Cushing Academy Into the Woods – Oakmont Regional High School BEST ACTOR Tyler Griffin (Jesus) – Jesus Christ Superstar (Cushing) Tyler Simahk (The Baker) – Into the Woods More...

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School Events Monday, May 17 through Friday, May 21

Oakmont Regional High School Monday, May 17 – Math MCAS Tuesday, May 18 – Math MCAS; College Fair Field Trip for juniors, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 21 - Mr. Oakmont Beauty Pageant, the Alumni Auditorium, 7 p.m. More...

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Business

Chamber offers trip to World Expo in China

The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a trip to be part of the World Expo in Shanghai, China. More...

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Worship

WORSHIP COLUMN

ASHBURNHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH The Ashburnham Community Church, at Main & Chapel Streets, will return to its regular schedule on Sunday, September 20, 2009. More...

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Ashburnham

Voters approve recommended budget, capital purchases

Ashburnham joins Westminster in sending override question to the ballot
By Caitlyn Kelleher EDITOR@THECOMMUNITYJOURNAL.COM

Ashburnham voters took the suggestions of their town officials and approved the presented $12.5 million operating budget and assorted capital purchases. More...

Montachusett Home Care of Leominster recognized

Montachusett Home Care of Leominster recognized the nursing staff during last week’s National Nurses Week. More...

Friends are lending a hand to COA, Ashburnham seniors

By Caitlyn Kelleher EDITOR@THECOMMUNITYJOURNAL.COM

Getting back on track and expanding that track is the goal of the Ashburnham Council on Aging and the newly formed Friends of the Ashburnham Senior Center. More...

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