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.
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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, […]
‘It is important to raise awareness’
LEOMINSTER — Doyle Field was recently lit up in pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and an organization near and dear to a survivor and former soccer coach’s heart. The Leominster High School (LHS) girls soccer team donned pink jerseys and put matching glitter on their cheeks for Pink Night, a special annual […]