LEOMINSTER — The Knights of Columbus awarded scholarships to ten worthy high school seniors earlier this month, an annual tradition that has been taking place for five decades. Eight students from Leominster High School and two from St. Bernard’s High School in Fitchburg each received $1,000 scholarships. The majority of those seniors were on hand […]
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Leominster therapist celebrates 40 years of private practice
LEOMINSTER — Angela Grattaroti is celebrating quite the milestone — 40 years as a private practice therapist who has cared for thousands of people during her career. “I feel blessed to have been guided to my life purpose and continue to help people,” she said, adding that her role has enabled her to fulfill her […]
‘Your service will not be forgotten’
LEOMINSTER — The annual Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony held over the weekend at the Leominster Veterans Center was as usual a poignant and meaningful event. The program put on by Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 116 members that was held on March 29, Vietnam Veterans Day, drew a large number of veterans, representatives from […]
‘It’s their chance to shine’
LEOMINSTER — Opening night of the 16th annual citywide Youth Art Show drew large crowds of people who came out to take in the creative talent of hundreds of talented young artists. Students in grades one through 12 proudly showed off their work to their parents and loved ones at the March 13 event held […]
Proposed entertainment hub draws strong opinions from locals
LEOMINSTER — A proposed entertainment hub that would include live horse racing and sports betting is drawing strong opinions from locals. Baystate Racing and local developer Whitney Companies recently unveiled their plan to transform 42 acres of land on Mechanic Street — occupied by a capped landfill and the Crossroads Office Park — into The […]
Featherstone predicts early spring
LEOMINSTER — Featherstone the pink flamingo has spoken. After not seeing his shadow at the 10th annual Groundhog Day with Featherstone ceremony bright and early on Friday morning in Monument Square, it was declared by Mayor Dean Mazzarella that spring will come early. “Spring is around the corner,” the mayor said after the Jan. 31 […]
