LEOMINSTER — Performing a song during her Leominster High School graduation ceremony on June 1 that she had written and dedicated to the Class of 2025 was a surreal moment for Hannah Hartman. The song, titled “Goodbyes to Growing Up,” perfectly captured the bittersweet emotions of graduating from high school and moving onto the next […]
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Flowers in Fitchburg
FITCHBURG — If you’ve noticed the flower boxes with colorful, cheerful blooms in them along Main Street, the Fitchburg East Rotary Club and local students are to thank. Club members and Fitchburg High School students happily volunteered their time on a recent weekend to prep and plant numerous flower boxes around the Upper Common, an […]
‘You can feel their voices in the space’
FITCHBURG — Gallery Marquee has a dynamic new photography exhibit currently on display titled “Student Life: Our Story.” Curated and juried by students from Fitchburg State University (FSU), the exhibition that is on view through July 5 at the 699 Main St. gallery was organized through an open call to university students and emerging photographers […]
‘My heart is filled with pride’
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 […]
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 […]