LEOMINSTER — The Knights of Columbus awarded scholarships to ten worthy high school seniors earlier this month, an annual tradition that has been taking place for five decades. Eight students from Leominster High School and two from St. Bernard’s High School in Fitchburg each received $1,000 scholarships. The majority of those seniors were on hand […]
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Local Vietnam Veterans of America chapter awards annual scholarships
LEOMINSTER — Members of city-based Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 116 once again gathered in Carter Park to award scholarships to high school students. It was a beautiful evening for the annual ceremony that took place on May 13. This year they were able to award scholarships to 15 Leominster High School (LHS) seniors, […]
‘The moment has finally come’
LEOMINSTER — Skateboarders of all ages are invited to show off their skills at the inaugural Frankie Fortuna Skatepark Contest on May 31. The exciting and friendly multiple-round competition will be held from noon to 4 p.m. that Saturday at the Frankie Fortuna Memorial Skatepark on Johnson Street that was completely renovated and then dedicated […]
‘Your kindness has brought us strength and comfort’
LUNENBURG — Hadley Boucher is in many ways like any other six-year-old girl. Besides being a social butterfly and having lots of friends, Hadley — or Haddie B as she is affectionately called by her family and friends — is a talented athlete. She plays dek hockey, basketball, and lacrosse and while she’s a fierce […]
‘Helping people through my art’
FITCHBURG — For one local female entrepreneur, making the decision to relocate her tattoo shop to the city came from a place of knowing her business would be supported there. “It’s nice to be home,” Leominster native Desiree Feliciano said on the sidewalk outside BackDoor Ink just days before the April 25 ribbon cutting ceremony […]
‘It’s their chance to shine’
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 […]
