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Library’s role and services expand as budget decreases

By Caitlyn Kelleher EDITOR@THECOMMUNITYJOURNAL.COM
Over the last 12 months, the number of people walking around Forbush Memorial Library in Westminster has more than doubled. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

Swinging through the summer

LEOMINSTER – Dance2Swing Studios offers swing dances and lessons each Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. Admission to most dances are $12; with a DJ performing cost is $10. More...

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Sports

Lining up for the season

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Oakmont, Overlook fall sports practice schedule

An Informational Meeting for all Oakmont Fall Athletes and Parents on Sunday, Aug. 22, at 5 p.m., in the Alumni Auditorium of Oakmont Regional High School, to discuss the upcoming fall sports season. More...

Three rounds to Championship

Leo P. Collette Jr., 78, of Ashburnham won the O.S. Cook Seniors Net Championship and Super Seniors Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Fitchburg. More...

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Police Log

Ashburnham

Tuesday, August 10 12:10 a.m. Hunter Avenue - Complaint 7:43 a.m. Public Safety Facility – Request to Speak with Officer 9:08 a.m. Gardner Court – Exchange Paperwork 9:46 a.m. More...

Westminster

Wednesday, Aug. 11 9:29 a.m. Bartherick Road - Suspicious Activity 10:46 a.m. Village Inn Road - Keep The Peace 3:01 p.m. Worcester Road - Motor Vehicle Complaint 3:25 p.m. Main Street - Larceny /Forgery/ More...

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Ashburnham

Ashburnham Community Church plans Rally Day service

Beginning on Rally Day, Sunday, Sept. 12, services and School will be held at 10 a.m. The Rally Day service will be followed by a potluck picnic. The Church members event anyone interested in coming to kick off the new season. More...

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Westminster

Future of Bacon Street building still under debate

By Caitlyn Kelleher
EDITOR@THECOMMUNITYJOURNAL.COM

Selectmen are trying to determine the role of the revitalized Town Hall Re-Use Committee, as they differ on the building’s future function. More...

Apartment damage after candle lights curtains on fire

Three adults and two children were displaced after a candle left on a windowsill ignited the curtains on Tuesday afternoon on Sargent Road in Westminster. More...

Artists invited to ‘Paint the Town’

Artists in north Central Massachusetts are invited to Westminster to participate in a “Paint the Town” activity, designed by the Westminster Historical Society to focus attention on the scenery and architecture of town while showcasing l More...

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Breaking News: Police issue warnings after series of B&Es

(THURSDAY, 11:30 A.M.) Westminster Police issued an alert to residents this morning after a series of vehicles were robbed late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning on Bean Porridge Hill Road. More...

Our chance to introduce ourselves

Dear Reader, The lazy, hazy days of summer are coming to an end, as students prepare to go back to school and the rest of us lose that excuse just to kick our feet up and relax. More...

News

Administrators try to close loop holes in student rules

By Caitlyn Kelleher
EDITOR@THECOMMUNITYJOURNAL.COM

School administrators are working to tighten up some of the rules for student behavior from problems during the last school year, and to become compliant with new state laws. More...

Citizens Legislative Seminar scheduled

State Sen. Stephen M. Brewer (D-Barre) announced that the 65th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 19, and Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. More...

Selectmen consider outdoor dining for pub

By Caitlyn Kelleher
EDITOR@THECOMMUNITYJOURNAL.COM

Selectmen are considering expanding the license for the Firehouse Pub to allow for outdoor eating and drinking, but waiting for a response from other town officials about safety concerns. More...

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Opinion

A tale of two pities

By Josh Farnsworth

Young athletes, I bet you are a bit confused. There has been a tight focus on one individual this summer that has bordered on the obsessive. More...

Regionalization at a great price

A great value and a great example of regionalization is located at 118 Main St., Westminster. More...

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Schools

Middle school creates a new schedule for new year

By Caitlyn Kelleher
EDITOR@THECOMMUNITYJOURNAL.COM

Revamping the basic schedule of a school is never easy, but Overlook Middle School Principal Phil Saisa believes the new six-period day will be the best schedule for the middle school students in the district. More...

Get to know your school

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Get to know your school

School: Overlook Middle School Grades: 6 to 8 Address: 10 Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham, MA 01430 Phone number: (978) 827-1425 Web site: www.awrsd.org/oms/default.htm Principal: Phil Saisa Assistant Principal: Sandra Rehler Main Office Hours: 7 a.m. More...

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