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 […]
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‘It’s a proud moment for the department’
LEOMINSTER — Longtime city resident Ryan Malatos was officially sworn in as the chief of police last month, an exciting new chapter in a distinguished law enforcement career that has spanned over two decades. Having his wife Alanna and their two young daughters, ages nine and seven, by his side on Nov. 14 for the […]
‘Fellowship between the schools and the community,’ 28th annual Breakfast for the Bands Rotary fundraiser nets $20K for high school bands
FITCHBURG — This year’s Breakfast for the Bands Rotary fundraiser netted over $20,000 that will be awarded to the Fitchburg and Leominster high school bands in the new year. The yearly tradition is co-chaired by the Rotary Club of Fitchburg and the Rotary Club of Leominster. It began in 1995 and while the location alternates […]
‘It’s all about raising awareness’
LEOMINSTER — A special holiday concert coming up this weekend will benefit a foundation in honor of a very special little girl. Proceeds from this year’s Montachusett Chorale Holiday Concert on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. at Tata Auditorium in city hall will go to The SPATA Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating, […]
Winning bid earns lunch with the mayor
LEOMINSTER — City resident Jim Hohman won lunch with the mayor for the second year in a row at the annual Arc of Opportunity charity gala. The fundraiser held on Oct. 11 at Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg drew a large crowd of people who bid on various items and bought raffle tickets for the […]
North Central Mass. contributes to hurricane relief
Local efforts by many to provide desperately needed food, clothing, and other resources for hurricane victims have resulted in a lot of love being sent down south. Donations for those affected by recent hurricanes Helene and Milton are pouring in at Leominster City Hall, one of several places in the region collecting to help the […]
