Brett Crawford Photography

WW2 Veteran Arnie Rill--Tuesday, February 21, 2012

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(above and all below) Arnie Rill of Lunenburg, a WW2 U.S. Marine Corps. veteran, reflects on his time served during the battle of Okinawa, which was a fierce battle that gets little attention because it was so close to the end of the war and the dropping of the A-bomb. Rill is also a dedicated member of veteran causes, who is known for attending all wakes of veterans who die and marches in the parades.

Top Spin--Friday, February 17, 2012

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Chang Yang of Fitchburg practices a popular Hmong sport called top spin by throwing a "top," while trying to hit a spinning target at right on the first "stage" out of a total of 10, with each one being space out to the furthest which is at 70 feet, Friday, at Coolidge Park in Fitchburg on a warm, winter's evening.

Milk Carton Igloo--Thursday, February 16, 2012

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Kindergartners sit inside an igloo made of empty milk cartons while looking at books during Priest Street School's North Pole and South Pole-themed science exploration day in Leominster.

Cart--Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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A man pushes a cart up Rollstone Street in Fitchburg.

Valentine's Day--Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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Local seniors enjoy the company of each other and a meal during a Valentine's Day party at the Fitchburg Senior Center.

Tsongas--Monday, February 13, 2012

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Congresswoman Niki Tsongas talks with Tom Gramaglia, vice president at iRobot, before a roundtable discussion on job creation with other local business leaders and owners in a meeting room at mZeal in Fitchburg.

Funeral of Paul Porter--Friday, February 10, 2012

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Pam Joseph of Lunenburg stands by at left at the North Cemetery in Lunenburg as her sister Kim Roy of Hendersonville, TN touches the urn containing the ashes of their father Paul Porter, a lifelong Lunenburg resident who served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years and was a reserve Lunenburg Police officer for 46 years.

Granddaughters, from left, Allyson Joseph of Lunenburg, Alexis Roy and her sister Danielle Roy, both of Hendersonville, TN, grieve during the funeral.

Patriots Hair Cut--Friday, February 3, 2012

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Mike "Shaboo" Napier, a barber at Thumbs Up Barbers on John Fitch Highway in Fitchburg gives a haircut with the New England Patriots logo and the name Ochocinco (wide receiver of the Patriots) to Oscar Ariza of Fitchburg.

Stocking Food for Super Bowl--Thursday, February 2, 2012

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Don Bourque, a manager at Market Basket, arranges bags of pretzels and other snacks at the store in Leominster in anticipation of football fans looking to shop for snacks for this Sunday's Super Bowl between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots.

Gov. Deval Patrick at MWCC--Wednesday, February 1, 2012

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Governor Deval Patrick talks with Mount Wachusett Community College students during a visit to the college to meet with MWCC President Daniel Asquino to discuss plans for consolidating the administration of the 15 community colleges in Massachusetts and have it centralized in Boston.

St. Bernard's vs. Leominster--Thursday, January 26, 2011

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St. Bernard's fans erupt in celebration after St. B's Trent Hunt hit the game-winning 3-pointer to lift St. Bernard's over host Leominster with a final score of 56-54.

Leominster's Shaunsagh Addo reacts at the end of the game.

Fitchburg-Monty Tech vs. Gardner-Murdock--Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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Fitchburg-Monty Tech's Josh Emma loses a glove during a play during Wednesday night's game 6-2 win over Gardner-Murdock.

Ice Fishing--Tuesday, January 24, 2012

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Despite warm temperatures reacing the mid 50s, a man ice fishes on Lake Whalom in Lunenburg.

Balance--Saturday, January 21, 2012

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Leila Cucchiara, 8, of Leominster plays a "minute to win it" game of balancing dice on a stick in her mouth for 5 seconds during Sky View Middle School's 9th Annual Winter Carnival in Leominster.

MLK Service Day--Saturday, January 21, 2012

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Salma Makkar, 17, who is from Abu Dhabi and a student at Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, helps paint a bedroom at Our Father's House Shelter on Lunenburg Street in Fitchburg as part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day Challenge through the United Way.

US Senator Scott Brown--Tuesday, January 17, 2012

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(above and below) U.S. Senator Scott Brown tours the Boys and Girls Club of North Central Massachusetts in Leominster with Executive Director Donata Martin.

St. Anna Parish Mass--Saturday, January 14, 2012

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An altar boy and girl before mass at St. Anna Parish in Leominster, Saturday evening. The church is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.

3rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Diversity in Arts & Multicultural Celebration--Saturday, Janurary 14, 2012

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Pareerah Khilat, 2 1/2, of Leominster and Mashál Waqar, 4, of Fitchburg.

St. Bernard's vs. Notre Dame Girl's Basketball--Friday, January 13, 2012

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St. Bernard's Samantha Battaini gets blocked by Notre Dame's Ashley Bradley.

St. Bernard's Amy Sullivan dives to save the ball.

St. Bernard's Melissa Snow loses control of the ball.

Face-off--Wednesday, January 11, 2012

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The puck is dropped during a game at the FSU Civic Center in Fitchburg of Leominster versus North Middlesex.

Dasher--Tuesday, January 10, 2012

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Dasher, a 3-month-old German Shepherd puppy that was rescued after it was found abandoned on South Street in Fitchburg, sniffs out a toy at the Fitchburg Animal Control Shelter.

Wrestling--Saturday, January 7, 2012

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Monty Tech's Matt Applin (right) competes with Assabet Valley's Connor Brady during Saturday's wresting meet at Monty Tech in Fitchburg.

Photo with Diego--Friday, January 6, 2012

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Chris Harnois takes a photo of his daughter Cierra Harnois, 6, both of Fitchburg with New England Revolution soccer player and Leominster native Diego Fagundez during Three Kings Day which marks the Christian celebration of Epiphany when the 3 kings or Magi arrived to see baby Jesus, Friday at St. Joseph Church in Fitchburg.

Hurdles--Wednesday, January 4, 2012

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Lunenburg's Andrew Keir leaps over a hurdle during a meet at Fitchburg High School.

Fire Aftermath--Friday, December 30, 2011

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Father Philip Conroy, who lead St. John the Evangelist on an interim basis for 6 weeks, takes in the aftermath of a blaze on Friday morning at St. John's Parish Center. The fire which occurred Thursday night destroyed the two-story church activity center and a neighboring garage. A home nearby at 16 Brookline Street was also badly damaged.

Railslide--Wednesday, December 28, 2011

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Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, Princeton, MA.

American Legion Cleghorn Post No. 429--Tuesday, December 27, 2011

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American Legion Cleghorn Post No. 429 members and brothers, from near, Lou Leger and Roger Leger have a drink at the bar at the legion in Fitchburg.

Meadowbrook Village Shooting--Wednesday, December 21, 2011

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A state police officer runs up to the scene of a shooting in Meadowbrook Village in Fitchburg.

Plane--Tuesday, December 20, 2011

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Swimming--Monday, December 19, 2011

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Above and below: Samantha Dodson of the Leominster co-op team (includes Leominster, Monty Tech and North Middlesex) swims under water while competing during Monday's high school swim meet against Gardner at Fitchburg State University.

Johnsonia Building / 6 Months after the fire--Thursday, December 15, 2011

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Above and below: details of the outside of the historic Johnsonia building at 520 Main St. in Fitchburg. The building was gutted from a fire on June 13, 2011.

Simonds International building--Wednesday, December 14, 2011

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Filming of "Lockdown"--Tuesday, December 13, 2011

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The independent film called "Lockdown" is filmed in the library at Atlantic Union College in Lancaster. (side note: This was taken with my Droid Charge cell phone because I couldn't shoot with my cameras while they were filming the scene due to sound of the shutter from the cameras)

Wachusett Mountain Opening Day--Monday, December 12, 2011

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Moon Rise--Thursday, December 8, 2011

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The moon rises over wispy clouds turned pink in the late fading light.

Yoga For Kids--Monday, December 5, 2011

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Demitry Towsley, 4, participates in a yoga class for preschoolers and their caregivers at the Fitchburg Public Library.

Lancaster Tree Lighting--Wednesday, November 30, 2011

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Locals gather on the town green in Lancaster singing Christmas carols during the annual tree lighting.

Local Football Central Mass Semi-Final Playoffs--Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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Leominster's Geraldo Rivera runs past the tackle attempt by Fitchburg's Anthony DiPrima during Tuesday night's Division 1 playoff game at Doyle Field in Leominster. Leominster defeated Fitchburg by the close score of 26-25.

Leominster's Jesse El-Ghoul blocks the punt by Fitchburg's Connor Lemieux.

Leominster High School students cheer after their team scores a touchdown.

Holy Name's Anthony Hodges intercepts a pass intended for Gardner's Erik Haney (left) during Tuesday night's Division 2 playoff game at Doyle Field in Leominser. Holy Name won 34-7.

Holy Name's Anthony Hodges makes a one-handed catch.

Gardner senior Jean Sainvil reacts to the 34-7 loss against Holy Name at the end of the game.

Golden Catch--Monday, November 28, 2011

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Leominster's Pawel Kubiak receives a pass in the late, golden light during practice at Doyle Field.

Purple and Pink--Monday, November 28, 2011

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Purple and pink hues fill the sky as the sun sets Monday evening in Fitchburg.

Greenhouse--Saturday, Novmeber 26, 2011

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The sun sets behind a greenhouse at an organic farm / garden in Westminster.

Black Friday 2011--Friday, November 25, 2011

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Shoppers wait in line to get bargains on items at Toys "R" Us in Leominster in the early morning hours on Black Friday.

Shoppers walks slowly to the entrance in line outside of Target in Leominster on Black Friday.

Thanksgiving Eve Football: Lunenburg vs. St. Bernard's--Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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St. Bernard's John Gailey catches a long pass as Lunenburg's Ryan Amburgey (left) and Joshua Trainque (center) run on. Lunenburg won 48-25.

Lunenburg's Harrison Arciprete (top center) celebrates with teammates after their 48-25 victory over St. Bernard's.

Cat Shelter--Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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Inside the Pat Brody Shelter for Cats in Lunenburg.

Thanksgiving for the needy--Tuesday, November 22, 2011

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Howard Gross of Fitchburg receives food during the 29th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Our Father's Table at 40 Boutelle St. in Fitchburg.

Saint Anthony School Christmas Fair--Saturday, November 19, 2011

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Children participate in an activity as Santa Claus waits off to the side for children to have their picture taken with him during Saint Anthony School's Christmas Fair in Fitchburg.

Oakmont defeated 3-1 by Watertown--November 19, 2011

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Oakmont's Ashlea Scruton tries to get a shot off as Watertown's Emily Loprete falls to the turf, losing her stick.

Oakmont's Sarah Morse looses grip on her stick while trying to hit the ball upfield.

Watertown's Lauren Sutherland leaps into her teammates' arms as they celebrate at the final whistle, defeating Oakmont 3-1 in the State field hockey Division 2 championship game at Worcester State University.

Oakmont's Sarah Morse (left center) and goalie Kayla Costa (right center) console in each other after losing 3-1 against Watertown.

Oakmont Field Hockey Practice--Thursday, November 17, 2011

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Goalkeeper Kayla Costa deflects the ball away during Oakmont Regional High School field hockey practice. The girls will be playing Watertown High School in the state championship game this Saturday.

FHS Play Rehearsal--Wednesday, November 16, 2011

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Senior Danielle Jacques as "Cindy" and junior Merrick Henry as "Ron" practice a scene during a dress-rehearsal for Fitchburg High School's production of "Maybe Baby, It's You."

Sholan Farms--Tuesday, November 15, 2011

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MIAA 2011 Cross Country Tournament--Saturday, November 12, 2011

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From left, Whitinsville senior Nathan Swaim, Hopedale senior Peter Berdos, Hopedale junior Anthony Tandy, and Bromfield senior Nickolas Kronauer sprint to the finish line of the boys' division 2 race at the MIAA 2011 Cross Country Tournament at the Gardner Municipal Golf Course on Saturday.

Central Mass Division 2 Field Hockey Final--Friday, November 11, 2011

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Oakmont Regional High School field hockey players pile into their net to celebrate after defeating Auburn High School 2-1 in Friday's Central Massachusetts Division 2 championship game at Commerce Bank Field at Foley Stadium in Worcester.

2011 Breeders' Circuit dog show--Thursday, November 10, 2011

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"Dream," a Standard Poodle looks on as Joseph Vergnetti of Ohio grooms "Solo," also a Standard Poodle, while Bonny Datem of Ohio stands by.

Kelly Nevin of Amherst runs with her Greater Swiss Mountain dog named "Fender" as the judge looks on (near right).

Autumn Dugan, 12, of Fairhaven practices some obedience rules with her German Shepherd named "Diesel" before being shown in competition.

Susan Laden of New Jersey (near) talks with Karin Fisher of Long Island, NY as she grooms "Bebe" a Golden Retriever.


"Duncan," an Old English Sheep dog stands by its owner at left, Brian Still of Thompson, CT, before being shown in competition.

Accidental Photo--Wednesday, November 9, 2011

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Lisa Wong Re-elected as Mayor of Fitchburg--Tuesday, November 8, 2011

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Mayor Lisa Wong celebrates her mayoral re-election victory over candidate Joseph Solomito with Dolores Thibault-Munoz Tuesday night in her campaign headquarters on Main Street in Fitchburg.

Fairmount St. Fire--Tuesday, November 8, 2011

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As the sun sets Tuesday night, Fitchburg firefighters respond to a fire at a vacant warehouse building near 250 Fairmount Street in Fitchburg. Nobody was inside upon their arrival.

Our Daily Bread --Saturday, November 5, 2011

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Breakfast is served to the hungry by volunteers of Our Daily Bread at the Pilgrim Congregational Church on West Street in Leominster Our Daily Bread, a ministry that feeds the homeless and poor, celebrated its two-year anniversary on Saturday.

Pam McDowell of Leominster gets a hot breakfast from Our Daily Bread at the Pilgrim Congregational Church on West Street in Leominster, Saturday morning.

Fitchburg State vs. Westfield State--Saturday, November 5, 2011

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Westfield State's Jeff Winchell scores a touchdown as Fitchburg State's Sean Golden (left) and Mike Vaughan (right) were unable to stop him during Saturday's game at Elliot Field in Fitchburg.

Blankets and Orange Leaves--Friday, November 4, 2011

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Trick-Or-Treating in November--Thursday, November 4, 2011

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From left, Aidan Melanson, 4 1/2, of Athol trick-or-treats with his cousins Dominic Melanson, 5, and Kenneth Melanson, 4, both brothers of Fitchburg as Kim Dee hands out candy from a bowl at her home on Stoneybrook Road in Fitchburg during trick-or-treat night, Thursday. Trick-or-treating was rescheduled from Monday, October 31 due to damage from the last weekend's nor'easter.

5th Grade Football--Wednesday, November 2, 2011

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Tyngsboro's Ryan Bue is taken down by Leominster's Junior Morales during the Central Mass. Youth Football 5th-grade playoffs at Doyle Field in Leominster.

Clearing the Gridiron--November 1, 2011

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Leominster DPW Assistant Director Raymond Racine uses a snowblower to help clear snow from Doyle Field in Leominster after the recent nor'easter dropped over a foot of snow in the area.

October Nor'easter--Sunday October 30, 2011

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Tim Marston uses a chainsaw to cut down fallen branches as Daniel Murphy assesses the damage of their house at 10 Eastman Street in Townsend, Sunday after a nor'easter hit the area with snow falling Saturday through the early morning hours on Sunday.

October Snow--Thursday, October 27, 2011

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The first snow of the season falls over Fitchburg.

Notre Dame Prep B-ball Practice--Tuesday, October 25, 2011

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Adonis Filer (center) rebounds the ball as Sam Cassell Jr. (left) and Mandell Thomas (right) try to steal during practice at the school in Fitchburg.

Lawrence Johnson, left, passes the ball to Jamie Holder.

Fish Tank--Tuesday, October 25, 2011

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A goldfish is reflected in a tank in the principal's office at WPI's Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science in Worcester.

Catholic Radio--Friday, October 21, 2011

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From left, Christine Toloczko of Worcester, coordinator for Prayers for Life, and Fitchburg Councilor-at-large Rosemary Reynolds stand outside of Holy Modonna of the Rosary Church on Theresa St. in Fitchburg where they will be brodcasting a new Catholic radio station in the near future.

Wachusett Potato Chip--Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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Employee Steve Bourque of Winchendon runs the cooker machine while ripple chips are made in the Wachusett Potato Chip manufacturing facility on Water Street in Fitchburg. The company was recently been purchased by Utz Quality Foods of Hanover, PA, but the employees at the Fitchburg will remain working at the facility on Water Street.

Employees place the final, bagged chip products into boxes.

Empty boxes sit ready to be filled with bags of chips. The machines in the back add seasoning to the chips and is also where the bags are made and where the chips are placed into the bags. (http://bit.ly/o7u362)

Demolition of 12 Plymouth St.--Tuesday, October 18, 2011

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Brothers Luis Matias, 3, and Daniel Matias, 1 1/2, watch from their bedroom window as an excavator clears the neighboring unsafe, damaged brick building at12 Plymouth St. in Fitchburg.

An excavator demolishes the brick building at 12 Plymouth St. in Fitchburg. (http://bit.ly/r8u7PT)

Bird on Blue Bar, Fitchburg--Tuesday, October 18, 2011

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Local Fall Foliage--Tuesday, October 11, 2011

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Northfield Road in Lunenburg

Greenes Pond on Ashby State Road in Fitchburg

Fitchburg Mayoral Debate--Wednesday, October 12, 2011

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Ward 5 City Councilor Joseph Solomito reacts as Mayor Lisa Wong responds to a question during the Fitchburg Mayoral Debate in Kent Recital Hall at Fitchburg State University.

Leominster vs. North Middlesex Soccer--Tuesday, October 11, 2011

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Leominster's Rachel Adams throws in the ball their game against North Middlesex at Doyle Field. North Middlesex won 5-0. http://bit.ly/qErPoQ

A boy crawls on the bleachers at Doyle Field during the Leominster vs. North Middlesex boys game before the girls game started.

Chipmunk--Friday, October 7, 2011

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A chipmunk carries an acorn in its mouth while climbing a rock at Coolidge Park in Fitchburg.

Workout--Friday, October 7, 2011

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A man does push-ups on a set of bleachers at Coolidge Park in Fitchburg.

A Day for Flying--Friday, October 7, 2011

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Deer--October 1, 2011

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Lunenburg vs. Bromfield--October 5, 2011

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Bromfield's Rylee Osgood collides into Lunenburg goalie Molly O'Connell after taking her shot which hit the back of the net for a goal during Wednesday's game.

Lunenburg vs. North Middlesex--Friday, September 30, 2011

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North Middlesex's Bryan Croteau is brought to the ground by Leominster's Kyle Sanders after completing a catch during Friday night's game in Townsend.

Wachusett Brewing Company Prepares for Homegrown Hop Ale--Thursday, September 29, 2011

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Kim Slayton, events coordinator at Wachusett Brewing Company, assists in picking locally grown hops from farms in Ashburnham and Westminster that will be used in Wachusett's Homegrown Hop Ale, which will be available at the brewery for sampling and purchase in the brewery's store starting on October 27 until supplies last.

Ginette Cormier of Templeton, retail employee at Wachusett Brewing Company, holds a perfect hop that will be used in the Homegrown Hop Ale.

Ned LaFortune, founder and president of Wachusett Brewing Company, has a little fun while picking hops for the Homegrown Hop Ale, by wearing a hop-mustache.

Double Rainbow--Thursday, September 29, 2011

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A double rainbow appears briefly over Fitchburg after a strong thunderstorm, seen from Main Street.

Fitchburg State Beats Becker College 4 to 3--Tuesday, September 27, 2011

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Fitchburg State's Wansi Franck has the ball stolen by Becker's Jinaldo DeBrito who leaps to get his foot on the ball.

Fitchburg State's Chris Kleindl and Becker's Jinaldo DeBrito collide while trying to win a free ball. http://bit.ly/qA7GKf

18th Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival--Saturday, September 24, 2011

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Locals fill the downtown streets.

Matthew Roussos, 5, of Leominster takes a bite of his cotton-candy while holding a toy bow.

A sign posted at a local breast cancer awareness group's tent.

A snow-cone melts on the ground.

Iliana Cabrera, 3, of Leominster climbs through an inflatable obstacle course.

A girl waits for someone to come down an inflatable slide.

Lunenburg vs. Clinton Rainy Football--Friday, September 23, 2011

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Clinton's Michael Bradley carries the ball out of the back field.

Lunenburg's Cody Jacobs kick's off the ball.

Lunenburg's Joe Clements winces in pain on the sideline after a play.

A man watches the game under the pouring rain with shelter from his umbrella.

Lunenburg vs. Oakmont--Thursday, September 22, 2011

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Oakmont's David Quaye heads the ball during Thursday night's game against Lunenburg.

Wednesday Mass--September 21, 2011

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Parishioners pray during mass led by Father Robert Bruso at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Fitchburg.

Night at A Soccer Game--Tuesday, September 20, 2011

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A boy plays with a ball on the backside of the bleachers during a night soccer game between Leominster High School and North Middlesex Regional High School in Townsend.

Birch Street Passway 2-Alarm Fire--Saturday, September 17, 2011

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EMT Paul Dubenetsky picks up a dog that is given oxygen after it suffered from smoke inhalation from a two-alarm fire at 8 Birch Street Passway in Fitchburg as EMT Danny Harris holds the oxygen tank and the dog's owners stand by at left, Saturday. The dog was transported to a veterinary hospital.

A Fitchburg firefighter uses a hook tool to clear debris by a window at the 2-family apartment building on Birch Street Passway.

Pulled by Bike--Saturday, September 17, 2011

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Carlos Lopez, 12, of Fitchburg pulls his friend Alberto Ortiz, 11, of Fitchburg back home on a bike along Willow Street in Fitchburg, Saturday, after visiting the LUK Fall Fest party at Riverfront Park where they had their faces painted.

Lunenburg vs. Leominster Girls Soccer--Saturday, September 17, 2011

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Leominster goalie Stephanie Nartey watches the ball roll into her net, scored by Lunenburg's Brooke Hansel during Saturday's game at Doyle Field.

Kids' Day--Saturday, September, 17, 2011

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Romina Viera, 4, of Leominster plays in bubbles shot by a bubble blower.

Angela Progin, 5, of Leominster sits on her mother Jessica Graham's shoulders in a crowd of people on Main Street.

A Little Cry--Saturday, September 17, 2011

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An unhappy camper at the 3rd Annual Scouting Expo at Carter Park in Leominster.

Algonquin vs. Leominster--Thursday, September 15, 2011

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Leominster goalie Stephanie Nartey reaches in an attempt to stop the header from Algonquin's Erica Blanchard (left) that went wide of the goal off a corner kick during Thursday's game at Doyle Field. Algonquin won 9-0.

Fitchburg State vs. Nichols College--Thursday, September 15, 2011

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Fitchburg's Kaylee Bergeron collides with Nichols' goalie Molly Melanson who makes the save during the game at Elliot Field. Nichols won 3-2.

Stratton Playhouse--Wednesday, September 14, 2011

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Janet Cragin of Fitchburg, who has been with the Stratton Playhouse since 1962, stands distraught from the damage in the burned-out playhouse on Wallace Avenue in Fitchburg that caught fire on July 10, 2011, which cannot be saved.

Fitchburg vs. Leominster Cross Country--Tuesday, September 13, 2011

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Leominster's Sadie Marciano, 16, a junior, runs for a second-place finish.

Fitchburg and Leominster boys run through Coggshall Park as ducks and Canadian geese float in Mirror Lake.

Flags For September 11th Victims--Saturday, September 10, 2011

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U.S. flags fill the yard of George and Karen Fregeau's home on Merriam Avenue in Leominster to remember the lives lost in the September 11th attacks.

Monty Tech Junior ROTC Executive Officer senior Magela Correa, 17, of Fitchburg places a U.S. flag amongst others that fill the yard of George and Karen Fregeau's home.

Fitchburg State vs. UMass Dartmouth Soccer--Saturday, September 10, 2011

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UMass Dartmouth's goalie Tim Walsh makes a save on a shot attempt by Fitchburg State's Carmen Bordonaro who collides with him as UMass Dartmouth's Jonathan Acosta jumps out of the way. UMass Darmouth took the win 2-1.

World Trade Center Beam Arrives in Fitchburg--Thursday, September 8, 2011

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Fitchburg firefighters, including from left, Ned Perillo, Andy Roy, Chief Kevin Roy and Deputy Chief John Curran lower a beam from the World Trade Center onto the floor of the Fitchburg Fire Department after it arrived from New York. The beam will be incorporated into a future September 11th memorial in the city. Below are detailed shots of the beam.

Fitchburg Gateway Park--Wednesday, September 7, 2011

2011-09-07T17:55:00.000-07:00

Jacob Jeffreys, 12, of Pepperell, who is studying conservation in his home school, walks along the North Nashua River in the new Gateway Park in Fitchburg during the park's ribbon-cutting ceremony. The park was funded through a new state-park program called the Gateway City Parks program and was made possible by the collaborative effort and support by various public and private groups including the Trustees of Reservations, the city of Fitchburg, the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, the North County Land Trust, Inc., and the Nashua River Watershed Association.