LEOMINSTER — The 10th annual Fostering Change Gifts from the Heart holiday drive is well underway and there are three ways people can help with the special yearly effort. Fostering Change President Lindsey English and a group of dedicated volunteer elves have been busy gathering and sorting donations of toys, clothing, and more that will […]
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‘It’s all about raising awareness’
LEOMINSTER — A special holiday concert coming up this weekend will benefit a foundation in honor of a very special little girl. Proceeds from this year’s Montachusett Chorale Holiday Concert on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. at Tata Auditorium in city hall will go to The SPATA Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating, […]
‘Eager to support our local food pantries’
LEOMINSTER — There’s a lot going on at the library these days including the annual Food for Fines and Toys for Tots campaigns along with a plethora of activities and programs for all ages. The Food for Fines program that is currently running at the Leominster Public Library through Dec. 31st offers patrons the option […]
‘We wanted to return that kindness’
LEOMINSTER – A local company’s home heating system giveaway is helping to ensure a woman and her daughter will be warm this winter and for years to come. Lifelong city residents and husband-and-wife business partners Jeremy and Jessica Pierce, owners of Pierce Plumbing and HVAC, LLC, have always had strong ties to their community. Their […]
Leominster condo fire claims man’s life
LEOMINSTER — A man in his late 60s with limited mobility was killed early Wednesday morning in a fire at a condominium building on Meadow Pond Drive. The fire remains under investigation, though investigators said they have discovered smoking materials and home oxygen equipment inside the residence. “On behalf of the Leominster Fire Department, I […]
Community prepares for Thanksgiving feasts
LEOMINSTER – Several city organizations and businesses are organizing Thanksgiving efforts for people in the community in need. Ginny’s Helping Hand Executive Director Brandon Robbins said they had 500 signups for Thanksgiving baskets this year, up 100 from last year “and up significantly from pre-pandemic.” While they had to close signups early this year for […]
