LEOMINSTER — A special event held at Barrett Park brought together a local children’s author, race cars, and a traveling museum with the goal to inspire children to believe in themselves. A group of youngsters enjoyed the special Project Apples/Leominster CFCE program on June 21 organized by author Jim Desrosiers. His book “From Impossible” was […]
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The family that plays together
LEOMINSTER — The spin class crew at the Leominster Community Branch YMCA is a tight knit bunch who enjoys celebrating holidays and birthdays together. Longtime city resident Jim Hohman recently celebrated the Fourth of July with members of the spin class he has taught for a decade a week early since the Y will be […]
Local notebook: Santucci making strides in Brooklyn
He started his professional career 0-4, but it’s safe to say Jonathan Santucci has turned things around. Playing for the High-A Brooklyn Cyclones, the Leominster native and 2024 second-round pick of the New York Mets has won his last five decisions on the hill. And each performance has been better than the previous one for […]
‘Your presence and encouragement mean the world to me’; Westminster mom continues MS fundraising journey
LEOMINSTER — The Music for a Cause fundraiser held on June 6 at the Leominster Eagles Club netted nearly $8,000 for the National MS Society. Event organizer Julie Tucker reported that on top of the $2,600 raised at the event through raffles and entry fees, a matching gift of $5,200 will also be donated to […]
‘An unexpected honor’; Leominster nonprofit volunteer among 2025 Kraft Community MVPs
FOXBOROUGH — The Kraft Family and New England Patriots Foundation celebrated the 2025 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award winners last month, recognizing one local man and the decades he spent volunteering for Habitat for Humanity North Central Mass. They recognized 26 volunteers for their contributions to the New England community at an awards ceremony on […]
Leominster women named Unsung Heroines at State House
BOSTON — Leominster’s Sallie Poirier and Jolene Constant were recognized by state Sen. John Cronin and Rep. Natalie Higgins recently as their honorees for the annual Commonwealth Unsung Heroine awards on Beacon Hill. “I’m humbled to be recognized alongside so many amazing women,” said Poirier. “Their dedication to their communities and commitment to building a […]
