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Five candidates debate in race for State Rep. seat

By Caitlyn Kelleher EDITOR@THECOMMUNITYJOURNAL.COM
Although only two of the five will be facing off in Tuesday’s primary, all of those running for the 2nd Worcester District participated in a debate held last week at Mount Wachusett Community College. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

Historical Piano Concerts kicks off fall season

The Historical Piano Concerts Series’ 26th fall season opens with a solo recital at by pianist Constantine Finehouse at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, at Ashburnham Community Church, 9 Chapel St. More...

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Sports

THIS WEEK’S GAMES S

Friday, Sept. 10 3:30 p.m. Boys’ Varsity Cross Country at Gardner High, Dunn’s Park, Gardner ar rdner 3:30 p.m. Girls’ Varsity Cross Country at Gardner High, Dunn’s Park, Gardner 7 p.m. More...

Having fun

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Obituaries

Tacia (Economou) Fiffy, 88

Devoted to family; loved the beach and her flower garden

LEOMINSTER — Tacia (Economou) Fiffy, 88, of Leominster, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, in the Holy Trinity Nursing & Rehab Center, Worcester. More...

Mary Kate Adami-Sampson, 49

A loving wife, mother, daughter and sister

TOWNSEND — Mary Kate Adami-Sampson, 49, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 at the Massachusetts General Hospital after an illness. More...

Shirley Mary (Mullan) D’Onfro, 82

Was an avid weaver; member of St. Leo Parish

LEOMINSTER — Shirley Mary (Mullan) D’Onfro, 82, of Leominster, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in her home after an illness. Mrs. D’Onfro was born in Leominster on Jan. More...

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Westminster

Historical Society to host family history workshop on Saturday

A Family History Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Westminster Historical Society, 110 Main Street, Westminster. More...

Friendship Club to meet

The Westminster Seniors Friendship Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at the Senior Center, in the American Legion Hall, Main Street, Westminster. More...

Westminster Cultural Council seeks funding proposals

The Westminster Cultural Council (WCC) set Friday, Oct. 15, as the postmark deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. More...

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BREAKING NEWS: Gerry wins Democratic primary for 2nd Worcester

(TUESDAY, 10:43 P.M.) Patrick Gerry one of the two candidates in the Second Worcester District of the House of Representative, won both Ashburnham and the entire district to move on to November’s general election. More...

Ashburnham selectmen review potential changes

By Caitlyn Kelleher
EDITOR@THECOMMUNITYJOURNAL.COM

The question of whether selectmen need to formally hold the role of an ombudsman for those employees or residents that want to report a problem anonymously was the major question between the Special Act Review Committee and the Board of Selectmen on More...

People & Events

Wieczorek and Lucander wed

Ursula Ann Wieczorek and David James Lucander were married on July 3. Wieczorek is the daughter of Stanley and Carol Ann Wieczorek, and the granddaughter of Richard and Carol Sokolowski. More...

A painted boat

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CALENDAR

11 SATURDAY A giant flea market will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holy Spirit Church, corner of Lovewell and Metcalf streets, South Gardner. Coffee, sweets and lunch available. A Family History Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. More...

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Police Log

Ashburnham

Tuesday, Aug. 24 8:15 a.m. Central Street - Out On Investigation 10:45 a.m. Dunn Road - Burglar Alarm, 3:13 p.m. Walk-In - Request To Speak With Officer Wednesday, Aug. 25 6:51 a.m. Phone - Request To Speak With Officer 12:47 p.m. More...

Westminster

Tuesday, Aug. 31 10:13 a.m. South Ashburnham Road - Suspicious Activity: Caller reports suspicious van in neighbors yard; person doing work for homeowner 10:47 a.m. Minott Road - Harassment 4:46 p.m. More...

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Ashburnham

Ashburnham Cultural Council opens the doors

The Ashburnham Cultural Council is hosting an Informative Open House on Sunday, Sept. 19 from 4-6 p.m. in the Malcolm C. Stewart Community Room at the Stevens Public Library in Ashburnham Center. More...

Always an Eagle

More than 21 Eagles met in a gathering on Friday, Aug. 28, at Camp Split Rock in Ashburnham. More...

Family Fest to be held on Sunday

On Sunday, Sept. 12, Peoples Church will be sponsoring a free event for area families. The Family Fest, will be a backyard cookout at the pastor’s home on 19 S. Maple Avenue, Ashburnham, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. More...

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