LEOMINSTER — Opening night of the 16th annual citywide Youth Art Show drew large crowds of people who came out to take in the creative talent of hundreds of talented young artists. Students in grades one through 12 proudly showed off their work to their parents and loved ones at the March 13 event held […]
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LHS Show Choir hosting Flamingo Festival Competition
LEOMINSTER — The High School’s Ignition Show Choir is gearing up to host the Flamingo Festival Competition on March 8. The full day event at Leominster High School is open to the public with the first group competing at 9 a.m. and the Ignition Show Choir going on at 4 p.m. followed by awards. Nine […]
Larger than life
LEOMINSTER — Dedicated. Larger than life. A true legend. These are just some of the ways community members and friends are describing Robert ‘Bob’ Healy in the wake of the talented music conductor, theatre director, and educator passing away on Feb. 6 at the age of 78. The longtime city resident was deeply entrenched in […]
Black Heritage Club celebrates ‘culture, history, and excellence’
LEOMINSTER — Black Heritage Club Secretary Steffora Rosemond said that, for her, the group that provides all Leominster High School students with the opportunity to explore and celebrate the contributions of African American culture while having fun “is more than just a club.” “It’s a family that embraces heritage and inspires growth…a community where we […]
‘So many students loved it’
LEOMINSTER — Organizer Princess Sasu has heard a lot of positive feedback from students that the latest Celebrating the Success of Women of Color speaker series was one of the best ones she has hosted so far. “She engaged with the crowd and forced the students to think about their lives and those who surround […]
‘One of the great honors of my life,’ longtime Fitchburg police chief retires, hands over the baton
FITCHBURG — It’s the end of a long and distinguished era for Police Chief Ernest Martineau, who officially retired on Jan. 31, ten years to the day he first stepped into the role. He is handing over the reins to a new chief of police, Steven Giannini, who has been second-in-command captain with the Fitchburg […]
