A slew of Worcester County drug cases will be allowed to be retried after a judge ruled that “egregious” conduct by the Massachusetts State Police tainted the cases’ investigation and denied defendants’ their right to pursue “vital defenses” at trial.
Leominster
‘I wanted a community’
LEOMINSTER – Relocating her thrift and consignment boutique last fall wasn’t an easy decision for Donna Fortunato but it has proven to be the right choice. The businesswoman said the lack of foot traffic at the place in Westminster that she opened Bella Donna in 2014 prompted her to look for a space in the […]
Local retail signage encourages lung cancer screening
Signage displayed at retail shops across the Twin Cities encourages people who smoke to talk to their health care provider about getting a lung cancer screening. The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI) aims to increase awareness of and access to lung cancer screenings among eligible individuals across the country. According to ALCSI National Director […]
‘It’s vital to be in motion’
LEOMINSTER — The Get Righttt Fitness crew is committed to getting people moving through their gym and community programs focused on exercise and health. The second annual Get Righttt Fitness Field Day on June 22 drew 100 people to Fournier Field on Litchfield Street to participate in competitions, games, activities, and a group mediation and […]
Post 151 finding its stride
Nearly the midpoint of its District 4 schedule, Post 151 is putting together a pretty memorable season. And according the Leominster American Legion baseball team’s head coach Jeff Dedeian, the boys in orange and blue have yet to truly hit their stride this summer. “We do get hits, but our consistency hasn’t been there yet […]
‘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 […]