LEOMINSTER — The phone call Christina Aguirre received on Christmas Eve two years ago was life changing in the best way possible. “I was in shock, I was speechless,” the longtime city resident recalled of her reaction when she was told there was a liver available for her after being on the organ transplant list […]
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Ashby seniors enjoy a magical holiday
ASHBY — The Council on Aging (COA) held its annual Christmas celebration on Dec. 17 for over 80 attendees, who enjoyed a delicious catered meal, music by DJ Porter Dodge, aka The Big O, and a performance from magician Jay Resmini, who mesmerized the crowd with his tricks. “This was our most attended Christmas party […]
‘Every little bit counts’
LANCASTER — The collaboration between Christmas on Runaway and The Joseph and Leslie Carr Foundation is still going strong five years later and over $18,700 in total and counting has been raised for the latter through the popular holiday lights show. Since launching The Joseph and Leslie Carr Foundation Inc. in 2020 the four Carr […]
Massachusetts police officer saves Christmas after finding 80 Amazon packages in woods
A local Massachusetts police officer “likely saved a Christmas headache” after he discovered roughly 80 Amazon packages left behind in the woods, days before the holiday.
‘Filled to the brim with Christmas spirit’
What began as one father’s wish to create a Christmas album for his children led to blending the talents of a legion of local musicians with results that are truly spectacular. “North Central xMass” features 17 tracks compiled by over three dozen musicians from the region who donated their time and talents to record it. […]
‘Feeding my passion’ – Leominster landscaper’s labor of love
LEOMINSTER – If you’ve ever wondered who the magical elf with the green thumb is, who goes around beautifying the city not only during the holidays but year-round, wonder no more. Born and raised in the city, Sallie Poirier is behind many of the flowers, plantings, holiday themed displays, and more that people near and […]
