LEOMINSTER — Staff at Manor on the Hill are collecting school supplies through July 18 that will make their way to young students in Grenada. Manor Receptionist Erin Sikorski was inspired to offer to help with the endeavor after learning that a co-worker was buying school supplies out of her own pocket for kids in […]
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Post 151 does just enough to top Main South
LEOMINSTER — Consistency at the plate has been one of the few issues the Leominster American Legion Post 151 baseball team has faced this season. The performances of Leominster’s arms, however, has been rock solid. The struggle for offense continued Thursday evening, but strong showings from a pair of Post 151 hurlers helped power Leominster […]
Lockdown at Leominster Hospital Monday due to threat
At roughly 3:20 p.m. on Monday, Leominster Police Capt. Ryan Malatos reported that UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital, or Leominster Hospital, was being opened back up for regular business after being placed on lockdown due to threats received. Police reported the investigation was completed after asking people to avoid the area during the mid-afternoon incident […]
‘Love knows no bounds’
LEOMINSTER — Jim Joiner and Theresa Cormier’s love story is one for the ages, one that spans nearly three decades. The couple recently wed at Sunrise Senior Living in a simple ceremony that showcased their obvious admiration and love for each other. Jim’s brother came down from Seabrook, New Hampshire for the special occasion and […]
Local farms bursting with fresh produce
Harper’s Farm & Garden in Lancaster is one of several local spots offering sweet strawberries – but not for much longer with strawberry season quickly winding down. However, the farm is still bursting with fresh produce such as beets, carrots, turnips, many varieties of lettuce, zucchini, summer squash, cabbage, and a cooler full of microgreens, […]
Investigate the world around you
LEOMINSTER — Laurie Nehring’s interest in learning about nature began when she was attending Girl Scout Camps in western New York, at age 8. “I studied environmental science at college, and began working at summer camp programs in the Catskill Mountains, shortly after graduating, where I discovered my passion for teaching kids about nature,” Nehring, […]