Mekelet Eshete and Dinah Kebede, pictured left to right, enjoy face painting and festivities at the Spanish American Center’s Block Party held recently. (COURTESY OF SPANISH AMERICAN CENTER).
Leominster
Leadership at Leominster Crossings recognized as best in the state
LEOMINSTER — Throughout its over 25-year history, Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings, an assisted living and mind-and-memory-care community, has been known for its quality care and experiences. Recently, their commitment to being the best was again validated when it was awarded the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) 2024 Employee Leadership Award. Leominster Crossings’ resident […]
A plant passion project
LEOMINSTER — Walking into Sage Home Collections is like entering another world, with lush vegetation and flora surrounding you and awakening your senses. Kayla Nault launched the delightful boutique that features a curated selection of houseplants, florals, crystals, and gifts several years ago. She came across the 137 Mill St. building it is housed in […]
‘New ways of creating’
LEOMINSTER — Making music has been a big part of Ascenzio Valeri’s life for a long time and he’s taking it to the next level with the release of a new EP. Valeri, a hip hop artist based in Leominster, goes by the name AV-8 and incorporated the talent of several fellow musicians and others […]
Leominster music event dedicated to late founder ‘Sonny’ Levine
LEOMINSTER – The name and theme of this year’s summer concert series at Carter Park paid tribute to the man who was dedicated to spreading the joy of music and bringing it to the city. Owen J. “Sonny” Levine founded the Leominster Summer Concert Series and coordinated it for a decade before his passing last […]
‘Elements of Latinx identity’
FITCHBURG — The latest exhibit to land at Gallery Marquee celebrates the work of Latinx artists from the region. According to gallery Manager and Co-curator Bridie Wolejko the visual art group exhibit “Entornos” explores the creative ways the artists are able to incorporate elements from their culture and identity into their artwork. In addition, it addresses […]
