LEOMINSTER — The mood was jovial yet bittersweet at the party held on June 15 to honor Leominster Public Schools Superintendent Paula Deacon, who is retiring after 35 years in education. The festive fete took place at Anna’s Table, a newer addition to the city’s thriving dining scene. Rep. Natalie Higgins and other notables including […]
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Lowell educator Robin Desmond named Leominster school superintendent
LEOMINSTER – Longtime educator and Lowell school official Robin Desmond will be stepping in as the new superintendent to lead Leominster Schools after being chosen out of three finalists in May. Desmond, whose contract was approved Monday by the Leominster School Committee, is coming off a long stint with Lowell Public Schools that began in […]
Therapy dogs spread joy
LEOMINSTER — The look on the children’s faces when they meet Calvin says it all. When the charming three-year-old chocolate lab paid a visit to Johnny Appleseed Elementary School a couple months ago, the excitement level was off the charts. Several students and even some staff had the opportunity to visit with him and pet […]
Anonymous tip411 working in Leominster
LEOMINSTER — A press conference at the Police Department on Monday provided information about tip411, a system that enables citizens to send anonymous tips via text message or an app. Police are encouraging citizens to use the recently implemented system they say is already helping. Police Chief Aaron Kennedy said they have received numerous tips […]
Student artwork shines at City Hall
LEOMINSTER — The annual Leominster Youth Art Show is just wrapping up this year and students presented their artwork through a variety of mediums, all of which is on public display today and tomorrow in Tata Auditorium at City Hall. Talented students in grades K-12 from Leominster Public Schools, St. Anna Catholic School, and St. […]
Leominster SEPAC event focuses on safety
LEOMINSTER – The Leominster Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Spring Safety & Resource Fair on March 16 is sure to be a hit. The event put on by the organization that provides resources and community opportunities for those in the city involved in special ed will be held at from 1 to 3 p.m. […]