GARDNER — On Saturday, a local ad-hoc group called All Are Neighbors gathered at the uptown rotary for the 10th week in a row to hold signs promoting the value of welcoming new residents in the area. Minna Scholten traveled to Gardner from Lunenburg to participate. “As communities we can show up for one another […]
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‘Shaped me to be a better musician’
GROTON — Area public school students have enjoyed the opportunity to participate in free music programs through Groton Hill Music and now local public school music teachers can benefit with free professional development programming that can be used to earn credits toward certifications. The world-class music education and performance center, located in the Nashoba Valley, […]
‘Filled to the brim with Christmas spirit’
What began as one father’s wish to create a Christmas album for his children led to blending the talents of a legion of local musicians with results that are truly spectacular. “North Central xMass” features 17 tracks compiled by over three dozen musicians from the region who donated their time and talents to record it. […]
‘All of it makes such a difference,’ Fostering Change holiday drive underway
LEOMINSTER — The 10th annual Fostering Change Gifts from the Heart holiday drive is well underway and there are three ways people can help with the special yearly effort. Fostering Change President Lindsey English and a group of dedicated volunteer elves have been busy gathering and sorting donations of toys, clothing, and more that will […]
SSA employee arrested for trying to induce beneficiary for prostitution
GARDNER — A Social Security Administration (SSA) employee from the local field office was arrested recently for attempting to persuade a Social Security beneficiary to cross state lines to engage in prostitution. Dae Sung Kim, 35, of Auburn, was charged with one count of attempting to induce a person to travel in interstate commerce to […]
North Central Mass. contributes to hurricane relief
Local efforts by many to provide desperately needed food, clothing, and other resources for hurricane victims have resulted in a lot of love being sent down south. Donations for those affected by recent hurricanes Helene and Milton are pouring in at Leominster City Hall, one of several places in the region collecting to help the […]
