LEOMINSTER — A group of youngsters and their caregivers constructed a wide variety of mechanisms out of popsicle sticks, cardboard, paperclips, cups, scrap paper, and other common materials during a recent program at the library. Participants joined Jay Mankita and his associate Susan McGinn on July 16 for a STEM-themed maker-skills workshop called “Artful Mechanisms”. […]
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Ash/West sneaks past Leominster
WESTMINSTER — Down but certainly not out. The Ashburnham/Westminster 13-15 year-old squad found itself with its back against the wall in game two of the Central Massachusetts Baseball League Championship series Monday afternoon. Trailing 1-0 in the best-of-three series, Ash/West dug itself a 5-1 deficit after two complete innings to Leominster. Unfazed, Ash/West battled back […]
‘Fill your sweet tooth anytime’
LEOMINSTER — Christine Konich, chef decorator and owner of Simply Sweet by Christine, is a self-taught baker and cake artist, who discovered her passion for baking at a young age. She is now thrilled to share that passion with others and team up with the Leominster Public Library for a cupcake decorating technique workshop. The […]
Monument Square reopens
LEOMINSTER – Monument Square is open to the public and looking better than ever now that the renovation project is nearly complete. New sidewalks, lighting added, a seating area with table and chairs, colorful flower beds and trees planted around the perimeter, ADA accessibility, built in electricity, Wi-Fi, and a state-of-the-art sound system are all […]
Slew of North Central MA drug cases to be retried, judge rules
A slew of Worcester County drug cases will be allowed to be retried after a judge ruled that “egregious” conduct by the Massachusetts State Police tainted the cases’ investigation and denied defendants’ their right to pursue “vital defenses” at trial.
‘I wanted a community’
LEOMINSTER – Relocating her thrift and consignment boutique last fall wasn’t an easy decision for Donna Fortunato but it has proven to be the right choice. The businesswoman said the lack of foot traffic at the place in Westminster that she opened Bella Donna in 2014 prompted her to look for a space in the […]
