LEOMINSTER — It is the honor of the Leominster community to celebrate John Churcher and Kathy DiRusso – recipients of this year’s “Citizens of the Year” award – at Saturday’s annual Starburst celebration. Festivities will begin at 4:30 p.m. at Doyle Field, located at 206 Priest St. A rain date is planned for Sunday, July […]
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Ash/West completes championship comeback
LEOMINSTER — Game, set, match for the Ashburnham/Westminster 13–15-Year-old baseball team. Ashburnham/Westminster claimed the Central Massachusetts Baseball League title with a 12-6 victory over Leominster in the third and final game of the championship series at McLaughlin Park on Wednesday night. Top-seeded Leominster captured game one in this championship series back on July 19 with […]
‘A collection of things that move together’
LEOMINSTER — A group of youngsters and their caregivers constructed a wide variety of mechanisms out of popsicle sticks, cardboard, paperclips, cups, scrap paper, and other common materials during a recent program at the library. Participants joined Jay Mankita and his associate Susan McGinn on July 16 for a STEM-themed maker-skills workshop called “Artful Mechanisms”. […]
Ash/West sneaks past Leominster
WESTMINSTER — Down but certainly not out. The Ashburnham/Westminster 13-15 year-old squad found itself with its back against the wall in game two of the Central Massachusetts Baseball League Championship series Monday afternoon. Trailing 1-0 in the best-of-three series, Ash/West dug itself a 5-1 deficit after two complete innings to Leominster. Unfazed, Ash/West battled back […]
‘Fill your sweet tooth anytime’
LEOMINSTER — Christine Konich, chef decorator and owner of Simply Sweet by Christine, is a self-taught baker and cake artist, who discovered her passion for baking at a young age. She is now thrilled to share that passion with others and team up with the Leominster Public Library for a cupcake decorating technique workshop. The […]
Monument Square reopens
LEOMINSTER – Monument Square is open to the public and looking better than ever now that the renovation project is nearly complete. New sidewalks, lighting added, a seating area with table and chairs, colorful flower beds and trees planted around the perimeter, ADA accessibility, built in electricity, Wi-Fi, and a state-of-the-art sound system are all […]