LEOMINSTER — The community showed up in a big way this past weekend to support the Boucher family, whose youngest daughter Haddie was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. The area outside GazBar Sports Grill on Central Street was packed with people on Saturday morning for the Hustle for Haddie 5K fundraiser. Over 525 […]
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Leominster student’s book drive lifts young cancer patients
LEOMINSTER – Princess Sasu held a book drive last month that she named ‘Books for Bravery,’ an initiative that supports children battling cancer. The 16-year-old, who is wrapping up her junior year at Leominster High School (LHS), gathered over 4,000 books in May from all the public schools in the district that will be delivered […]
Greater Boston, D.C. brothel network operator sentenced to 2+ years in prison
The last of the three indicted operators of a brothel network catering to wealthy clients in the suburbs of Boston and Washington D.C. has been sentenced to more than 2 years in prison.
‘Music is our escape’
SHIRLEY — Local band Invisible Animals is asking for help from its ever growing fan base and music lovers in general. Former longtime Shirley resident Luke Snyder said they recently received an email from America’s Next Top Hitmaker inviting them to be part of a contest, with the winner performing at Global Citizen Festival, appearing […]
‘My heart is filled with pride’
LEOMINSTER — Lifelong city resident and mom of two Missy Hendry is halfway towards her goal of running all six of the Abbot World Marathon Majors after completing the London Marathon last month. “The London Marathon was incredible! From start to finish, the deep crowds were cheering,” the avid runner said. “Boston has my heart […]
Trump Admin to name and shame ‘sanctuary cities’ after new executive order
Sanctuary policies, according to the president’s order, are “a lawless insurrection against the supremacy of Federal law and the Federal Government’s obligation to defend the territorial sovereignty of the United States.”
