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April 29: ‘The 50’ film screening and panel discussion on drug court and incarceration
The Friends of NH Drug Courts and Hillsborough County (South) Drug Court will present a film screening of “The 50,” on Monday, April 29 at 6 p.m. at Nashua Center for the Arts. The documentary spotlights how 50 California inmates, much like Matos, chose to help others in...
Guest column: Ending restaurants' tip credit could cost jobs, close eateries and bars
State Sen. Cindy Friedman said she was “confused” about employees and local restaurateurs’ opposition to a proposed ballot measure to eliminate Massachusetts’s tip credit. Allow me to clear up the confusion: The same policy is currently stifling income for servers and bartenders and endangering local restaurant...
Pet Talk: Do dogs get along with cats?
DEAR PET TALK: Do dogs get along with cats? – Logan, Mr. Wironen’s 4th Grade, Reingold School, Fitchburg. DEAR LOGAN: As you know, every Monday we bring our therapy dog Sarrju and therapy cat Reggie to visit, and they are truly the best of friends. And Keifer, the Bernese Mountain Dog who also comes to visit lives with a sassy tabby cat very happily. Cap Corduan, Keifer’s mom notes: “When I brought Keifer home to a year-old Shiloh, Keif quickly learned who was in charge. He has never learned that he has 100 pounds over Shiloh. Now they do fake wrestling, which Shiloh usually starts.”
McNally's is no more - what might be coming to the former Westminster restaurant location
McNally’s is no more. The former bar and grille restaurant with the familiar sign greeting motorists along Rte. 2 in Westminster was recently torn down to make way for a potential residential housing project. The proposed project by Summit Estates at Sargent Road LLC will include two buildings containing 36 units and three buildings...
MassWildlife is restocking North Central Mass. fishing holes with trout - where to go
Spring is here, and the weather is finally warm enough for Greater Gardner residents to enjoy outdoor activities, from hiking to fishing, in the many natural spaces. The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife plans many programs annually to promote hunting and fishing best practices, from preserving state parks to restocking fish for its fishing programs.
Route 202 in Jaffrey back open after head-on crash involving dump truck
JAFFREY, N.H. — Route 202 in Jaffrey was closed Wednesday after a head-on crash involving a dump truck. Officials said Route 202 was closed at Nutting Road after the 1 p.m. crash. The road was reopened before 3:30 p.m. Few details were available, but officials said there were serious...
Embark on a journey of inner peace in Lunenburg
LUNENBURG — In a world filled with constant hustle and bustle, finding moments of tranquility can seem elusive. Emily Zaffino, Holistic Health Practitioner of Integrative Nutrition, CHHC and Certified Yoga Teacher, invites the community – of all ages and experience levels – to explore first-hand the benefits of meditation.
MWCC to host workshop on the Black experience in the outdoor industry - why it's important
The first known Black person to hike all 48 of New Hampshire's 4,000-foot peaks, Mardi Fuller, is returning to Mount Wachusett Community College to guide a discussion on the racist history of the outdoor industry. On Tuesday, April 30, at the MWCC Gardner campus, Fuller plans to talk about her experiences and obstacles she faces as a Black woman in the outdoor industry while creating a safe space for other outdoor people of color to reflect...
More than $2 million in marijuana taxes have been paid in Greater Gardner. Where do they go?
In the eight years since the retail sale of marijuana was legalized in Massachusetts, over 310 dispensaries have opened across the commonwealth, including four dispensaries in the Greater Gardner area. In addition to providing safe and legal access to marijuana, the dispensaries are providing revenue to the cities and towns...
Townsend man convicted of rape; will serve 3 to 5 years in prison
A Townsend man was sentenced to three to five years in prison last week after being convicted of rape, police announced Wednesday. John Zagwyn was indicted on a charge of rape in 2019 for raping a woman who was known to him in Townsend in 2017, Townsend Police Chief James Sartel and the office of Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said in a joint statement.
Man accused of lying to police about identity during Northborough car chase arraigned in court
After being held on bail for his alleged involvement in a high-speed chase through Worcester County, a Fitchburg man was arraigned on additional charges of lying to law enforcement during his arrest.
Pianist Ivan Gusev to perform at Historical Piano Concert
ASHBURNHAM — The Historical Piano Concerts’ 38th Spring series continues with a solo program of late piano works by Franz Schubert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the New Dawn Arts Center/Ashburnham Community Church, 84 Main St. “Late works” might make one think of an old master;...
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