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House and Senate leaders under pressure to expand the bottle bill to include water and juice bottles, or see it decided by voters in the fall, said Thursday they will try to develop a compromise to address concerns of bottlers and supermarkets opposed to the measure.

The following suggestions are excerpted from Michael Levin's book, "Ask Dr. Bonsai."

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke Friday from the cafeteria at Fitchburg State University about reducing interest rates on federal student loans.

Authors of "Legendary Locals of Fitchburg," from left, Simone Blake, Cindy Jones and Shirley Wagner, will sign copies at the Fitchburg Historical Society on Saturday.

House lawmakers on Wednesday approved a sprawling $1.12 billion capital spending bill that includes $1.5 million to help complete Community Health Connections' new Fitchburg Family Health Center.

A developer is in discussion with the Planning Board to develop the former Our Lady of the Rosary Church into condominiums.

Gov. Deval Patrick received largely positive reviews for his recently announced final budget plan for fiscal year 2015.

Christ Church, 569 Main St., will host a Lenten series beginning on March 12 and running Wednesdays until April 9. The series will begin with a soup lunch at 11:30 a.m., followed by a 12:10 p.m. Eucharist Service and a Lenten study led by the Rev.

The Stratton Players will present "Habeas Corpus" at their temporary playhouse at the First Parish Unitarian Church, 923 Main St., beginning March 28 at 8 p.m. Subsequent performances will be held March 29 and April 4, all at 8 p.m. In addition, the cast will present Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. on March 30 and on April 6. "Habeas Corpus," a raucous ... (more)

"Magpied: Photographic Collections of Coelynn McIninch" will be on view at the Conlon Media Wall at Fitchburg State University through April 2. On Monday the Sentinel & Enterprise spoke with McIninch about her current exhibit.

State Sen. Jennifer Flanagan was honored Wednesday for her work supporting developmentally disabled residents with an award from the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council at its 36th annual legislative reception.

Bluegrass comes to New England when the CenterStage at Fitchburg State University arts and culture series presents the Grammy-winning virtuosi Steep Canyon Rangers at 8 p.m. March 29 in Weston Auditorium, 353 North St. Bluegrass music has its roots in Appalachia, where it was formed from blending traditions of Irish, Scottish, Welsh and English ... (more)

The city has signed a deal with the Massachusetts Trial Court that will keep the district court in downtown Leominster for the next three years.

Secretary of Health and Human Services John W. Polanowicz speaks on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 during Affordable Healthcare hearing at The Statehouse.

State investigators have asked officials with the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority to sign letters certifying they have not destroyed any records related to the double-dipping probe of the transit agency's embattled leader.

Police Chief Greg Massak, a 35-year law-enforcement veteran, alerted selectmen in a letter at their meeting Monday night that he is retiring when his contract expires June 30. Massak's contract is up at the end of the current fiscal year, he said, and he decided not to pursue an extension after negotiations failed to reach a compromise.

The college neighborhood, home to students and nonstudent residents, faces a problem with parking.

With spring just around the corner, it is a great time to uncover some old treasures or find those items that have been forgotten about in the attic.

When it came to making nominations for the Daughters of the American Revolution's Community Service Award, Elaine Perrault didn't have to look much further than her own church.

Five years after an ice storm ravaged the Fitchburg area with extended blackouts, the state Supreme Judicial Court heard opposing arguments Tuesday from lawyers for Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company and residents seeking to bring a class-action lawsuit against the utility.