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 […]
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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 […]
Fall Brook Elementary School building project moving forward
LEOMINSTER — The city, in partnership with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), is continuing to move forward with the Fall Brook Elementary School building project. The Fall Brook Building Committee (FBBC) project team will hold a second public meeting on Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. in the Fall Brook Elementary School cafeteria and make […]
Fitchburg 3-alarm fire displaces dozens on Sunday
FITCHBURG — Over the weekend, a fire on the fourth floor of an apartment building displaced over two dozen people on Day Street in Fitchburg and another fire forced school officials to close Leominster High School on Monday. A three-alarm fire broke out at 35 Day St., a four-story brick apartment building known as Hotel […]
‘Fighting for diversity’
LEOMINSTER — The power of women was on display at the latest Celebrating the Success of Women of Color speaker series held last month at the high school. Keynote guest speaker Shonte Davidson spoke about her entrepreneurship in climate change and her business Better Together Brain Trust at the Dec. 5 event along with her efforts […]
‘Having a hard time saying goodbye’
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 […]
