Businesses, volunteer groups, and community members across the region have stepped up in a big way to lend a hand to those who are facing food insecurity, especially now. Although the Trump administration recently announced plans to make partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments this month, that still leaves the one million state residents […]
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Nashoba Symphonic Band celebrates 10th season
BOLTON — The Nashoba Symphonic Band under the direction of David Wayne Bailey is opening its 10th season with a concert on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium of Nashoba Regional High School, the group’s home base. The music lineup will include “Overture to Colas Breugnon” by Dmitri Kabalevsky, “Variations on a […]
Hauntingly fun Halloween displays, events brewing in the region
October means Halloween and there are plenty of spooktacular events and ghoulish displays brewing in the area to experience — if you dare. This coming weekend will be the final opportunity of the season to go through the haunted corn maze at The Gardener’s Spot in Leominster, an all-ages friendly event titled The Night of […]
Young players enjoy soccer training in Lancaster
LANCASTER — The SBLI Fields at Progin Park on Old Union Turnpike have been a flurry of activity in recent weeks with a number of coaches and young players participating in Massachusetts Youth Soccer training programs. The soccer focused nonprofit organization provides a variety of programs during April and summer vacations including clinics, New England […]
American Idol Winner David Cook to headline Pet Rock Fest
LANCASTER — Organizers recently announced that the 27th annual Pet Rock Festival, taking place Oct. 5 at the Lancaster Fairgrounds, will feature music lineup headliner David Cook, winner of Season 7 of “American Idol.” Best known for his soulful rock voice and chart-topping hits following his 2008 “American Idol” win, Cook brings his signature style […]
Leominster American Legion donates to baseball team
LEOMINSTER – Members of American Legion Post 151 presented the Leominster Post 151 American Legion Baseball team with a $1,500 check earlier this month. The donation was made in honor of amateur athletic league American Legion Baseball celebrating 100 years and will help to offset some of the team’s expenses. At the June 16 check […]
