U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern is blasting the Biden administration for denying Gov. Maura Healey’s request for a major disaster declaration in Bay State communities hit hard by “devastating floods” last September.
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Biden denies Leominster FEMA disaster aid for flood
LEOMINSTER — After months of damage forms, data collection, applications, and consultants, the city received some unwelcome news Monday night. Officials learned that President Joe Biden had decided not to sign the disaster declaration for the city and FEMA officials had determined that the Sept. 11 flood had not caused damage of “such severity and […]
St. Anna’s serves up fish, fellowship, and fun every Friday
LEOMINSTER — It’s cold outside, but St. Anna’s church hall will be filled with warmth from the community as they celebrate their 33rd year serving Lenten Fish Dinners, each Friday evening, beginning Friday, Feb. 16, through Friday, March 22. The Ladies of St. Anna Society will return once again to serve delicious fish dinners from […]
Drake House on front lines of ‘pivotal history’
LEOMINSTER — Local historian Mark Bodanza is thrilled to welcome the community this coming Saturday, as he leads tours of the historic Drake House, the Franklin Street home that was on the front lines of fighting against slavery and the women’s suffrage movement. This event, which is being held from 10 a.m.-noon on Feb. 17, […]
Twin Cities storm parking bans in effect Tuesday
LEOMINSTER — North Central Massachusetts could receive between 4-6 inches of snow and both cities are sharing the information necessary so that residents and businesses know exactly where to put their vehicles. A winter parking ban is in effect in Leominster beginning Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 6 a.m. until midnight. Please remove all vehicles from […]
Gray aiming for another Super Bowl title
Long before he was vying for a second Super Bowl title, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray was the model of an excellent student-athlete at Leominster High School.