DEVENS — U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan joined officials at Veranova’s Devens campus Wednesday for a groundbreaking ceremony on a planned expansion of the facility to add a new process development laboratory and two “Good Manufacturing Practice” suites.
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‘It’s truly something that does change lives’: Legislators react to Shriver Job Corps potential closure
DEVENS — Harrison was homeless and sleeping in his car before becoming a student at Shriver Job Corps, an opportunity that completely changed the trajectory of his life. The man was one of three Shriver Job Corps graduates who shared their experiences at the June 18 press conference held at the Devens campus of the […]
Parker School class of 2025 graduation marks 30 years
DEVENS — Friends, family and faculty gathered beneath a huge tent for the Francis W. Parker Essential School’s commencement ceremonies, held on a summer-hot afternoon earlier this month. As Head of School Brian Harrigan noted in his opening remarks, the momentous occasion coincided with a significant milestone for Parker, which marks its 30th anniversary this […]
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 […]
