LEOMINSTER — Lifelong city resident and mom of two Missy Hendry is halfway towards her goal of running all six of the Abbot World Marathon Majors after completing the London Marathon last month. “The London Marathon was incredible! From start to finish, the deep crowds were cheering,” the avid runner said. “Boston has my heart […]
Fitchburg State University
Workers Credit Union makes donation to FSU
LITTLETON — Workers Credit Union recently donated $16,500 to the Fitchburg State University President’s Fund to mark the investiture of Dr. Donna Hodge, the 12th and first female president of the educational institution, which took place on April 25 and 26. “Fitchburg has a special place in our hearts as the birthplace of Workers Credit […]
Local business launches boutique design house
STERLING — Joshua Allen Design has a lot of exciting things going on these days, including embarking on an overhaul of its showroom and launching a new boutique design house under their roof. Owner Joshua Halterman and the hardworking Joshua Allen Design team will be unveiling their boutique design house Sterling & Maple with […]
‘My journey…could inspire and help others’
FITCHBURG — Experienced software engineer and computer science professor Martin Yanev has utilized his skills to create AI applications that turn written content into educational video lessons, among other accomplishments in his career fields. The 30-year-old moved to the United States from Bulgaria four years ago as a student and along the way he’s had […]
‘A way of expressing yourself’
FITCHBURG — Seasoned skater Sara Munroe is looking forward to being part of the 52nd annual Wallace Figure Skating Club show this weekend. “I love skating because it’s a form of therapy and a way of expressing yourself in a way not many people can,” said the 17-year-old high school senior, one of many club members who […]
Beating the odds
FITCHBURG — City resident Naomi is celebrating her journey from foster care to a successful college career and a bright future ahead of her. The 19-year-old Fitchburg State University (FSU) senior (whose last name was left out for privacy) entered foster care when she was just four years old. She was adopted at age nine […]
