Official says Massachusetts has ‘exact right’ habitat for EEE
![BOSTON — On the heels of what the state’s public health veterinarian called the “most significant” year for West Nile virus ever in Massachusetts last year, officials this month have confirmed the first two human cases of eastern equine encephalitis in the state since 2013. Briefing the state’s Public Health Council Wednesday on mosquito-borne illnesses, […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/low-n-eee_p1-1.jpg?w=561 "BOSTON — On the heels of what the state’s public health veterinarian called the “most significant” year for West Nile virus ever in Massachusetts last year, officials this month have confirmed the first two human cases of eastern equine encephalitis in the state since 2013. Briefing the state’s Public Health Council Wednesday on mosquito-borne illnesses, […]")
BOSTON — On the heels of what the state’s public health veterinarian called the “most significant” year for West Nile virus ever in Massachusetts last year, officials this month have confirmed the first two human cases of eastern equine encephalitis in the state since 2013. Briefing the state’s Public Health Council Wednesday on mosquito-borne illnesses, […]
![PEPPERELL – The Planning Board is looking to offer the community more options for access to solar energy through a zoning bylaw amendment. The board held a public hearing on Aug. 12 to discuss an addition to the town’s Table of Principal Uses. According to Lisa Davis, the board’s adviser, the board is looking to […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/nas-l-solarbylaw-1.jpg?w=281 "PEPPERELL – The Planning Board is looking to offer the community more options for access to solar energy through a zoning bylaw amendment. The board held a public hearing on Aug. 12 to discuss an addition to the town’s Table of Principal Uses. According to Lisa Davis, the board’s adviser, the board is looking to […]")
![AYER – Elizabeth Jones of Ayer has received the third-place award of $2,000 from RTN Federal Credit Union as one of the 2019 recipients of RTN’s James A. Burle Jr. Scholarship. Elizabeth, who will be attending Suffolk University this fall, received her scholarship at a recognition ceremony held recently at the credit union’s main branch […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/low-o-rtncreditaward-1.jpg?w=140 "AYER – Elizabeth Jones of Ayer has received the third-place award of $2,000 from RTN Federal Credit Union as one of the 2019 recipients of RTN’s James A. Burle Jr. Scholarship. Elizabeth, who will be attending Suffolk University this fall, received her scholarship at a recognition ceremony held recently at the credit union’s main branch […]")
![LOWELL —Well after sundown on April 24, multiple constables descended upon a Lower Belvidere apartment looking for Shawn Carmack, who was wanted violating probation on a domestic violence case. The constables had been investigating the case for about a week and a half, according to Darryl Hines, founder of the Massachusetts Constable’s Office, a private […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/low-n-constables01-1-1.jpg?w=300 "LOWELL —Well after sundown on April 24, multiple constables descended upon a Lower Belvidere apartment looking for Shawn Carmack, who was wanted violating probation on a domestic violence case. The constables had been investigating the case for about a week and a half, according to Darryl Hines, founder of the Massachusetts Constable’s Office, a private […]")
![PEPPERELL — The Quilt Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, taking place Sept. 5-7, will feature sessions led by an area resident renowned for her quilting and sewing expertise. Hundreds of lectures, workshops and presentations at Quilt Expo provide an opportunity for quilters of all skill levels to acquire new ideas from leading educators. Beth Helfter, of […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/low-n-bethHelfter-1.jpg?w=134 "PEPPERELL — The Quilt Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, taking place Sept. 5-7, will feature sessions led by an area resident renowned for her quilting and sewing expertise. Hundreds of lectures, workshops and presentations at Quilt Expo provide an opportunity for quilters of all skill levels to acquire new ideas from leading educators. Beth Helfter, of […]")
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![TOWNSEND — Parishioners of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Townsend are hosting their 24th annual Fall Bazaar on Sept. 7. There will be live music and singing by local talent offered by Silver Wolf entertainment. More than 28 crafters will set up tents to offer items from jewelry to alpaca wool, clothing, artwork, and […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/low-n-regcal0823-3.jpg?w=620 "TOWNSEND — Parishioners of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Townsend are hosting their 24th annual Fall Bazaar on Sept. 7. There will be live music and singing by local talent offered by Silver Wolf entertainment. More than 28 crafters will set up tents to offer items from jewelry to alpaca wool, clothing, artwork, and […]")
Fall Bazaar set for Sept. 7
TOWNSEND — Parishioners of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Townsend are hosting their 24th annual Fall Bazaar on Sept. 7. There will be live music and singing by local talent offered by Silver Wolf entertainment. More than 28 crafters will set up tents to offer items from jewelry to alpaca wool, clothing, artwork, and […]
Sports
![LUNENBURG — It’s been quite the run for the Lunenburg Phillies. Lunenburg repeated as Central New England Baseball Association champion late Thursday with a 5-2 victory over the Clinton 76ers, taking the best-of-five championship series 3-1. After winning three of the last four — and four of the last six — CNEBA titles, it seems […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sen-s-phillies-1.jpg?w=525 "LUNENBURG — It’s been quite the run for the Lunenburg Phillies. Lunenburg repeated as Central New England Baseball Association champion late Thursday with a 5-2 victory over the Clinton 76ers, taking the best-of-five championship series 3-1. After winning three of the last four — and four of the last six — CNEBA titles, it seems […]")
With title repeat, Phillies are building a dynasty
LUNENBURG — It’s been quite the run for the Lunenburg Phillies. Lunenburg repeated as Central New England Baseball Association champion late Thursday with a 5-2 victory over the Clinton 76ers, taking the best-of-five championship series 3-1. After winning three of the last four — and four of the last six — CNEBA titles, it seems […]
Lifestyle
![The Peanut Butter Falcon In select theaters: Friday Rated: PG-13 for thematic content, language throughout, some violence and smoking Runtime: 1 hour, 38 minutes Stars (of 4): 2 By Mark Meszoros mmeszoros@news-herald.com You can’t help but want to love “The Peanut Butter Falcon.” After meeting him six years ago at a camp for actors with disabilities, […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/pbf-1.jpg?w=600 "The Peanut Butter Falcon In select theaters: Friday Rated: PG-13 for thematic content, language throughout, some violence and smoking Runtime: 1 hour, 38 minutes Stars (of 4): 2 By Mark Meszoros mmeszoros@news-herald.com You can’t help but want to love “The Peanut Butter Falcon.” After meeting him six years ago at a camp for actors with disabilities, […]")
An engaging new star — not so much the movie
The Peanut Butter Falcon In select theaters: Friday Rated: PG-13 for thematic content, language throughout, some violence and smoking Runtime: 1 hour, 38 minutes Stars (of 4): 2 By Mark Meszoros mmeszoros@news-herald.com You can’t help but want to love “The Peanut Butter Falcon.” After meeting him six years ago at a camp for actors with disabilities, […]
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![The Fitchburg Senior Center is holding a three day quilt exhibition that started Tuesday. This quilt in the show is by Lauretta Conlon and is called “Neighborhood.”]( "The Fitchburg Senior Center is holding a three day quilt exhibition that started Tuesday. This quilt in the show is by Lauretta Conlon and is called “Neighborhood.”")
Quilt show at Fitchburg Senior Center
The Fitchburg Senior Center is holding a three day quilt exhibition that started Tuesday. This quilt in the show is by Lauretta Conlon and is called “Neighborhood.” -
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![Thiago Molinari, 8, was running a lemonade stand in his driveway at 61 Hancock St. in Fitchburg Saturday to raise money for the UMass cancer walk and run that he will be taking part in on Sept. 22. He is doing this because his cousin Cheyenne Stockwood, 6, and his friend Joachim, 11, are fighting the disease.]( "Thiago Molinari, 8, was running a lemonade stand in his driveway at 61 Hancock St. in Fitchburg Saturday to raise money for the UMass cancer walk and run that he will be taking part in on Sept. 22. He is doing this because his cousin Cheyenne Stockwood, 6, and his friend Joachim, 11, are fighting the disease.")
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Entertainment
![Wolfenstein Youngblood Stars (of 4): 3 Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC Rating: Mature B.J. Blazkowicz found a second life thanks to MachineGames. The iconic hero of the “Wolfenstein” series was revitalized under the developer’s watch as the team brought a new vision with an alternate history — in which the Nazis take […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/game-1.jpg?w=303 "Wolfenstein Youngblood Stars (of 4): 3 Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC Rating: Mature B.J. Blazkowicz found a second life thanks to MachineGames. The iconic hero of the “Wolfenstein” series was revitalized under the developer’s watch as the team brought a new vision with an alternate history — in which the Nazis take […]")
‘Wolfenstein: Youngblood’: A sisterhood of traveling Nazi killers
Wolfenstein Youngblood Stars (of 4): 3 Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC Rating:...
Opinion
![Don’t give up gun rights The push for extreme risk protection order laws across the country, however well-intentioned, threatens to undermine several constitutional protections. In the rush to “do something” about acts of violence committed with firearms, legislatures and citizens have become far too willing to trade rights essential to our freedom for the perception […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/letter-1.jpg?w=459 "Don’t give up gun rights The push for extreme risk protection order laws across the country, however well-intentioned, threatens to undermine several constitutional protections. In the rush to “do something” about acts of violence committed with firearms, legislatures and citizens have become far too willing to trade rights essential to our freedom for the perception […]")
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Don’t give up gun rights The push for extreme risk protection order laws across the...
Business
![LEOMINSTER — For nearly two decades, Ellen Corliss has been serving sweets to Leominster and the surrounding area at her bakery, Aunty Ellen’s Creative Confections, currently located downtown at 16 Central St. The bright pink and lime green cafe front, reminiscent of a cupcake, itself, serves up a wide range of baked goods, including special-order […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/SEN-L-AuntyEllens_081519_15-1.jpg?w=525 "LEOMINSTER — For nearly two decades, Ellen Corliss has been serving sweets to Leominster and the surrounding area at her bakery, Aunty Ellen’s Creative Confections, currently located downtown at 16 Central St. The bright pink and lime green cafe front, reminiscent of a cupcake, itself, serves up a wide range of baked goods, including special-order […]")
Aunty Ellen’s serves up cakes, brownies and more
LEOMINSTER — For nearly two decades, Ellen Corliss has been serving sweets to Leominster and...