LEOMINSTER — Chloe Pierce has been helping to raise chickens since she was a year old and is now selling eggs. The six-year-old set up a stand in the driveway of her upper Union Street home last month for the first time, sporting a t-shirt that read “Just a girl who loves chickens.” The adorable […]
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‘Infrastructure to serve everyone’
LEOMINSTER — The Healey-Driscoll Administration and municipal leaders last weekend celebrated the completion of a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Route 2 in Leominster which is now a section of the Twin Cities Rail Trail. During the ceremony on Saturday, the new bridge was dedicated in memory of former Massachusetts Congressman John W. Olver, […]
Festival brings a touch of Italy to downtown
The aroma of Italian food, the sounds of Italian music, the sweet tastes of cannoli and gelato – mixed in with smiles, fellowship, and lots of dancing – all added to the success of the second annual Italian Festival, held downtown Leominster, on Sunday.
‘It helps heal a painful chapter’
DEVENS — Over 30 Vietnam veterans were honored during a remembrance ceremony on July 27 at The Wall That Heals and received a 50-year welcome home pin. With the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Regent Sharon Bouchard said the chapter members “are committed to publicly thanking and honoring our Vietnam […]
‘How we help communities help themselves’
LEOMINSTER — Gov. Maura Healey visited the city on Thursday to announce the latest round of Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grants, totaling over $50 million. The grants support community-driven climate resilience planning and action ranging from flooding to extreme heat and sea level rise and will be distributed to more than 70 projects across […]
Italian tradition, culture, and cuisine coming up this Saturday
LEOMINSTER — Italy’s many regions are wrapped up in natural beauty, art, and history, and they all pride themselves with the country’s most celebrated festivals. While the celebrations vary from one location to another, each one of these colorful festivals tells a story about the culture and traditions of the region. Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella, […]
