Lifelong Leominster resident Carol Marini recently captured this sweet swan family moment at Horn Pond in Woburn. “Sometimes, this is just the way it is when you are a Mom,” Marini said in a social media post, commenting on the swan mom’s position as she rests beside her mate and their three cygnets. “[I] had […]
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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, […]
‘This city has a rising arts community’
FITCHBURG — It’s easy to tell how much Katelyn Murphy adores her four-year-old Quaker parrot Ham, the inspiration behind the name of the bespoke boutique she opened in the city last fall and the official mascot of it. “He stops by the store sometimes and greets the customer by raising his foot up to them,” […]
Sholan Farms Apple Blossom Festival draws many
LEOMINSTER — The sound of bagpipes filling the air and butterflies taking flight was the scene at Sholan Farms over the weekend. Eight-year-old Carly Fagan from Fitchburg was one of the many youngsters who had smiles on their faces as they released butterflies at the 24th annual Apple Blossom Festival on May 17 at the […]
Wedding planner Patty Fratto talks engagement to-do’s, step by step
LEOMINSTER — Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, for sure. Finding your perfect venue, deciding what vendors you need, securing room blocks and guest transportation, deciding on your decor, choosing and sending your invitations, creating a timeline for your wedding day…and the list goes on. Sometimes it’s hard to even know where to start. And […]
City prepares for Memorial Day celebrations
LEOMINSTER — The city welcomes veterans and volunteers to participate in the annual Memorial Day events that take place throughout the holiday weekend. Memorial Day observances kick off with a White Cross Twilight Ceremony on Friday, May 23 at 6 p.m. at the Leominster Veterans Center located at 100 West St. and on Saturday, May […]
