FITCHBURG — Families living in shelters across the region recently came down to Lowe Playground to experience all the fun to be had at Family Fun Day, courtesy of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, United Way of North Central Massachusetts, and the city of Fitchburg. Pizza, ice cream, arts and crafts, games, and a surprise […]
Leominster
Out of this world
LEOMINSTER — Mary MacAlpine was thrilled to have the opportunity to resurrect Vacation Bible School (VBS) at her church. The Holy Family of Nazareth Parish member volunteered in June to be the VBS director this summer. This year’s VBS theme was Stellar Shine Jesus’ Light, themes that are created by a Christian company called Group. […]
Eggs-ceptional entrepreneur
LEOMINSTER — Chloe Pierce has been helping to raise chickens since she was a year old and is now selling eggs. The six-year-old set up a stand in the driveway of her upper Union Street home last month for the first time, sporting a t-shirt that read “Just a girl who loves chickens.” The adorable […]
‘Infrastructure to serve everyone’
LEOMINSTER — The Healey-Driscoll Administration and municipal leaders last weekend celebrated the completion of a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Route 2 in Leominster which is now a section of the Twin Cities Rail Trail. During the ceremony on Saturday, the new bridge was dedicated in memory of former Massachusetts Congressman John W. Olver, […]
Festival brings a touch of Italy to downtown
The aroma of Italian food, the sounds of Italian music, the sweet tastes of cannoli and gelato – mixed in with smiles, fellowship, and lots of dancing – all added to the success of the second annual Italian Festival, held downtown Leominster, on Sunday.
‘It helps heal a painful chapter’
DEVENS — Over 30 Vietnam veterans were honored during a remembrance ceremony on July 27 at The Wall That Heals and received a 50-year welcome home pin. With the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Regent Sharon Bouchard said the chapter members “are committed to publicly thanking and honoring our Vietnam […]
