LEOMINSTER — A group of elementary school students launched a fundraiser that has been so successful, they sold out of product the very first day. Fall Brook Elementary School fourth graders Maddie Denning, Jonathan Spencer, and Georgia Gravelle, all 10, and Eli Terk, nine, have raised over $1,500 for the Lorna Moody Scholarship Fund through […]
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‘Bringing people together through rich stories’
LEOMINSTER — Longtime city resident Joseph Bolton’s latest installation in his multi-volume book set “Old Grandmother’s Tree: A Collection of French-Canadian Folktales” continues to shine a light on the heritage he is proud of and the stories he wrote that connect him to it. Spanning several generations, the beautifully illustrated books follow the lives and […]
‘Volunteers are the heartbeat of Sholan Farms’
LEOMINSTER — The dedicated volunteer crew at Sholan Farms has been busy pruning and doing other necessary maintenance ahead of the farmstand opening this season. Longtime city resident and Friends of Sholan Farms President Joanne DiNardo said they have “a lot of exciting plans underway” and need volunteers to help out at the 196-acre community […]
A hike with a view
A panoramic view of the stunning scenic vista atop the North Monoosnock Summit Trail includes Pierce Pond to the east and Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire to the northwest. The trailhead to the moderately challenging 2.2-mile hiking trail loop is located off Granite Street in Leominster and on a clear day you may be able […]
Quinn hopes to grow the game of field hockey
At this point, the proof is apparent everywhere: good youth sports programs go a long way toward creating strong high school programs. And excellent high school programs create better chances for student-athletes to ply their athletic trades at the collegiate level. Having played college field hockey and coached it for the past six seasons, Kayla […]
‘It’s their chance to shine’
LEOMINSTER — Opening night of the 16th annual citywide Youth Art Show drew large crowds of people who came out to take in the creative talent of hundreds of talented young artists. Students in grades one through 12 proudly showed off their work to their parents and loved ones at the March 13 event held […]
