LEOMINSTER — People all over the city showed their spirit on Monday in honor of National Pink Flamingo Day, which was established in 2007 by Mayor Dean Mazzarella and is celebrated annually on June 23. One of the city’s claims to fame is that the plastic pink flamingo lawn ornament was created there by Donald […]
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Leominster school receives $30K donation
LEOMINSTER — Johnny Appleseed Elementary School Principal Bevin Tapply recently announced that the school is the winner of this year’s BFit Hat Trick for Health $30,000 top prize. The dedicated administrator said the donation came because school parent Megan Bertoni originally nominated Johnny Appleseed for a $3,000 donation, which they won over the winter, and […]
Presentation Sisters sell convent building to Clear Path for Veterans
LEOMINSTER — In a historic move that reflects both their commitment to service and their continued dedication to the community, the Presentation Sisters have announced the sale of their convent building to Clear Path for Veterans, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping military veterans transition to civilian life with dignity and support. The convent, which […]
‘Research funded, lives extended, and hope delivered’
LEOMINSTER — Passionately crusading for a cure for breast cancer over the last two decades comes from a very personal place for Kathy DiRusso and the longtime city resident has no signs of slowing down. The 65-year-old said she “felt called to action” after losing two family members to breast cancer. DiRusso first did the […]
Second man indicted for murder in 2021 killing of 19-year-old Worcester man
WORCESTER — A grand jury handed up a murder indictment against 23-year-old Jose Pacheco in the 2021 killing of a 19-year-old Worcester man who was found dead in Leominster, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Pacheco, of Worcester, was indicted on June 16, 2025, on one count of murder in the […]
Splashing into summer: Cooling off options in the Twin Cities
Now that the kids are out of school and hotter summer temps are here the Twin Cities have you covered if you’re looking for ways to cool off, especially with the heat wave coming. Fitchburg Mayor Sam Squailia recently posted on social media about the city’s pools and splash pads tentative opening dates and Leominster […]
