LEOMINSTER — The 125th anniversary of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Hospital Corps was celebrated in the city with a pinning ceremony that honored over 25 nurses. The city-based Capt. John Joslin Jr. chapter of the National Society DAR hosted the Oct. 19 event at the Leominster Veterans Center in recognition of the […]
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Cronin wins his reelection over Pirro in Worcester & Middlesex District
FITCHBURG — Democratic incumbent state Sen. John Cronin has secured his seat for the Worcester & Middlesex District, defeating Republican challenger and political newcomer Nicholas Pirro with approximately 59% of the vote.
Twin Cities residents vote in droves for momentous election
Voting spots in the Twin Cities were bustling on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, where registered voters across the spectrum of eligible ages came out to cast their ballot in an election that is being called one of the most significant and fateful in history. The razor-thin presidential election margin is a major draw for voters […]
Success of Women of Color speaker inspires at LHS
LEOMINSTER — The latest installment of the Celebrating the Success of Women of Color speaker series at the high school was the most well attended to date. Chief of the Minority Business and Workforce Division at the U.S. Department of Energy Shalaya Morissette drew a large crowd to the Leominster High School (LHS) auditorium in […]
‘Neither stopped dreaming,’ Local author explores the lives of Ben Franklin, Walt Disney
LEOMINSTER — Born two centuries apart, Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) and Walter Elias Disney (1901-1966), each profoundly impacted American culture. Local resident and author Mark Bodanza’s latest work takes a deep dive into these two fascinating Americans, with his 14th published book titled “Enlightenment & Enchantment: Two Men Who Shaped American Culture.” Bodanza, who is also […]
Local bar, restaurant workers weigh in on Question 5
When it comes to Question 5 — which will ask state voters on Tuesday to gradually increase the wages of tipped workers — many in the North Central Massachusetts hospitality industry will answer the question with a responding “no.” Brian Kelly, a bartender at Brady’s in Leominster, has a lot to say about Question 5, […]
