FITCHBURG — Tucked into an otherwise nondescript building on River Street is a lush oasis filled with a wide variety of flowers and plants, a place run by a businesswoman who has been in the florist industry for over two decades. Kelly Vermette purchased the building that houses Last Minute Gifts and Flowers in 2022, […]
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Dog License Poster Contest: Calling all animal lovers, young artists
FITCHBURG — Leominster Fitchburg Animal Control and the City Clerk of Fitchburg are seeking submissions for the annual Dog License Poster Contest. Artists who live or are educated in Fitchburg from grades 1 through 6 are invited to create an original piece of artwork to help members of the city of Fitchburg keep their dogs […]
‘The call to action is as loud today’
FITCHBURG — A large crowd gathered at the senior center on Monday for the 26th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. The event organized by the Montachusett Martin Luther King Coalition (MMLKC) featured a program full of music, prayer, poetry, food, a moderated panel on DEI, and remarks from special guests speakers including Mayor Sam Squailia and other […]
Applewild School opens state-of-the-art dorm for middle school students
FITCHBURG — Applewild School recently unveiled its new state-of-the-art dormitory for middle school students, a significant milestone in the school’s effort to create a transformative educational experience to students from near, and far. The dormitory’s completion is a major component of the ambitious Applewild Forever Campaign, which is designed to elevate the school’s facilities and […]
Breakfast for the Bands nets over $17K
LEOMINSTER — Rotarians, Fitchburg and Leominster high schools band members and directors, and band supporters gathered at Il Camino Restaurant on Jan. 14 for the presentation of the proceeds from the 27th annual Breakfast for the Bands fundraiser in November. The Rotary Clubs of Fitchburg and Leominster thanked local businesses and the public for supporting […]
‘Every item…represents kindness and compassion,’ Reingold food pantry re-stocked through community efforts
FITCHBURG — Community collaboration is at the heart of a renewed effort to build up the food pantry at Reingold Elementary School. A $1,000 donation from All One Credit Union facilitated by city resident Cheryl Cucchiara through J’J’s Helping Hands Network, the nonprofit organization she founded in honor of her late son, along with another […]
