LEOMINSTER — Anita Perry, fondly known as Yoga Anita, is an author, educator, yogi, and blogger. She has enjoyed helping people for more than 46 years in the health and fitness field. On her schedule for the new year will be “Chair Yoga for Pain and Stress Relief” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, at […]
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‘The ultimate gift you can give’
LEOMINSTER — The phone call Christina Aguirre received on Christmas Eve two years ago was life changing in the best way possible. “I was in shock, I was speechless,” the longtime city resident recalled of her reaction when she was told there was a liver available for her after being on the organ transplant list […]
‘Feeding my passion’ – Leominster landscaper’s labor of love
LEOMINSTER – If you’ve ever wondered who the magical elf with the green thumb is, who goes around beautifying the city not only during the holidays but year-round, wonder no more. Born and raised in the city, Sallie Poirier is behind many of the flowers, plantings, holiday themed displays, and more that people near and […]
Local entrepreneurs launch new restaurant
FITCHBURG – The latest eatery to open in the city is already getting a lot of buzz from locals who are enjoying the mix of Italian and Greek offerings. A ribbon-cutting was held on Dec. 11 at Marcello’s Restaurant located at 27 Airport Rd. to celebrate the debut of the dining destination specializing in Mediterranean […]
‘The entire family serves,’ Veteran Family Connections distribution shed dedicated
LEOMINSTER — The spirit of giving back was in the air at The Gardener’s Spot for the recent Veteran Family Connections (VFC) distribution shed dedication. A large crowd gathered on Dec. 7 at the 66 Granite St. business owned by Neil Zanni, the founder of VFC, to mark the special occasion. “Santa is very excited […]
‘The magnitude of that win is tremendous,’ local wildlife advocate making a difference
LEOMINSTER — One woman’s tireless crusade to advocate for wild critters has led to two business entities changing the way they manage rodents. Longtime nature photographer Jodi Sylvester has been a staunch wildlife advocate for many years. Her most recent efforts have brought awareness to the dangers of bait boxes and led to Georgia headquartered […]
