The Item: Signarama has brought their business from Worcester into West Boylston. The Item got to stop into its new business and the signs on the way out to customers were gorgeous: clintonitem.com/signarama-sets…

The Item: Dam Day is coming up May 9. Whether you agree or not, the state only opens the top walkway twice a year. If you want to visit, mark your calendar: clintonitem.com/popular-dam-da…

The Item: Clinton PTA has built a strong program in a few short years. At this year's statewide conference, they brought home several awards (and we also heard other PTAs were envious of the close relationship with school officials and the superintendent): clintonitem.com/clinton-pta-ta…

The Item: Amid all the big political news going on as we move toward elections/town meetings, The Item wanted to pause to member 2 businesses that recently closed that brought pleasure to our readers' palates, in 1 case for generations. They'll be missed: clintonitem.com/reflections-cl…

An early sign from the basement of the Strand Theater. On May 13 at 7 pm we'll offer a program on the live entertainment that once performed there.

Lancaster Library book sale, still lots to choose from. Open til 2