DEVENS — When longtime Ayer resident Edith Stephen organized the first Marc’s Trotters 5K walk for Cystic Fibrosis a decade ago, her focus was the same as it is today: funding research to find a cure for the chronic, progressive illness her grandson, Marc Saucier-Stephen, was born with. Marc is 12 years old now, an […]
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Party like it’s 1945
SHIRLEY — With the 80th anniversary of V-E Day coming up next month, what better time to recall a defining moment in history? The shared commitment to the war effort. The shared elation when it ended. And what better way to recapture that vibe than an era-themed dance? Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945, […]
Egg-citing Easter events in the region
The Easter Bunny will be hopping through the region this week making appearances leading up to Easter Sunday on April 20, along with a plethora of fun family friendly events happening. Easter Funday is back at Leominster City Hall on Friday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children of all ages are welcome […]
‘Our community is grateful’
LEOMINSTER — Dozens of entities, individuals, and organizations have been awarded 2025 Leominster Cultural Council (LCC) grants, vital funding that helps keep a plethora of arts and culture programs and events alive and well in the city community. LCC Secretary LuAnn Longenecker reported that they had 56 applications submitted this time around, 13 of which […]
Westminster resident named 2024 Leominster Vet of the Year
WESTMINSTER — Longtime town resident Darrel Hopkins started off the new year on a high note being named the 2024 Leominster Veteran of the Year. He was presented with a framed certificate and some gift cards at the inauguration ceremony in Leominster on Jan. 6 and will be grand marshal of the city’s Memorial Day […]
Local social club gives back to nonprofits
FITCHBURG — Former St. Joseph’s Club President Terrance McCormick has been making his way around the Twin Cities and beyond presenting donations to various charities and organizations on behalf of the dissolved Fitchburg social club. The private club established in 1936 was originally called the Cleghorn Athletic Association and at high points it was 500 […]