Signage displayed at retail shops across the Twin Cities encourages people who smoke to talk to their health care provider about getting a lung cancer screening. The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI) aims to increase awareness of and access to lung cancer screenings among eligible individuals across the country. According to ALCSI National Director […]
Leominster
‘It’s vital to be in motion’
LEOMINSTER — The Get Righttt Fitness crew is committed to getting people moving through their gym and community programs focused on exercise and health. The second annual Get Righttt Fitness Field Day on June 22 drew 100 people to Fournier Field on Litchfield Street to participate in competitions, games, activities, and a group mediation and […]
Post 151 finding its stride
Nearly the midpoint of its District 4 schedule, Post 151 is putting together a pretty memorable season. And according the Leominster American Legion baseball team’s head coach Jeff Dedeian, the boys in orange and blue have yet to truly hit their stride this summer. “We do get hits, but our consistency hasn’t been there yet […]
‘Having a hard time saying goodbye’
LEOMINSTER — The mood was jovial yet bittersweet at the party held on June 15 to honor Leominster Public Schools Superintendent Paula Deacon, who is retiring after 35 years in education. The festive fete took place at Anna’s Table, a newer addition to the city’s thriving dining scene. Rep. Natalie Higgins and other notables including […]
Giving back
LEOMINSTER — Staff at Manor on the Hill are collecting school supplies through July 18 that will make their way to young students in Grenada. Manor Receptionist Erin Sikorski was inspired to offer to help with the endeavor after learning that a co-worker was buying school supplies out of her own pocket for kids in […]
Post 151 does just enough to top Main South
LEOMINSTER — Consistency at the plate has been one of the few issues the Leominster American Legion Post 151 baseball team has faced this season. The performances of Leominster’s arms, however, has been rock solid. The struggle for offense continued Thursday evening, but strong showings from a pair of Post 151 hurlers helped power Leominster […]