LEOMINSTER — The thunderous rumble of motorcycles was heard in the city over the weekend during the 4th annual Tommy Long Memorial Ride. The Aug. 16 affair that took off from and returned to Wilder Lodge drew 70 or so motorcycles, many with double riders, along with police escorts and everyone enjoyed the scenic 40-mile […]
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Citizens of the Year to be honored at Starburst
LEOMINSTER — The annual Starburst festivities coming up this weekend will feature traditions such as Citizens of the Year, fireworks, and fun for all ages. The yearly event returns to Doyle Field on Priest Street on Saturday, Aug. 9. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., admission is free, and more information can be found by following […]
‘It’s a proud moment for the department’
LEOMINSTER — Longtime city resident Ryan Malatos was officially sworn in as the chief of police last month, an exciting new chapter in a distinguished law enforcement career that has spanned over two decades. Having his wife Alanna and their two young daughters, ages nine and seven, by his side on Nov. 14 for the […]
‘Each child deserves Christmas’
LEOMINSTER — Several police officers happily stood out in the cold over the weekend for the 6th annual Leominster Police Department (LPD) Outreach Program Fill-The-Cruiser holiday toy drive. This past weekend they were at Walmart on Jungle Road on Black Friday and Saturday and this coming weekend they will be at Target on Orchard Hill […]
Leominster condo fire claims man’s life
LEOMINSTER — A man in his late 60s with limited mobility was killed early Wednesday morning in a fire at a condominium building on Meadow Pond Drive. The fire remains under investigation, though investigators said they have discovered smoking materials and home oxygen equipment inside the residence. “On behalf of the Leominster Fire Department, I […]
Multi-vehicle crash on New Lancaster Road injures 3 Friday morning
Leominster Police and Fire responded to a three-car accident that occurred at about 7 a.m. Friday morning on New Lancaster Road in Leominster. Three people were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Not pictured, a MART Regional bus was also involved but the vehicle sustained only minor damage to the front end. (GARY FOURNIER/SENTINEL […]
