LEOMINSTER — New England’s bravest will battle it out to see who will be named the funniest firefighter in the region and, among six finalists, a 12-year-veteran of the Leominster Fire Department is hoping that’s him. Firefighter Jonathan Williams will be competing against other firefighters from around the state in the America’s Funniest Firefighter New […]
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Cheers to 25 years
LEOMINSTER — Celebrating 25 years in business is impressive, a feat that Neil Abramson and his family do not take for granted. “We built this on a dream that we didn’t even know was bottled up inside us,” the businessman said to the crowd gathered for the silver anniversary ribbon cutting celebration held at Cutie […]
Editorial: Landmark’s face lift making Leominster a more livable city
Earlier this week the newspaper gave a written and visual update on the status of the Monument Square improvement project in downtown Leominster. It’s encouraging to see that upgrades to that city landmark remain on track to be completed by the end of June. Funding for its renovation came courtesy of a $400,000 state Parkland […]
Beatles tribute band comes together
LEOMINSTER — Local band One After 909 is bringing Beatlemania to a fundraising event in the city this weekend. The lineup of seasoned, talented musicians debuted their new Beatles tribute band on March 16 at Partner’s Pub in Fitchburg and they’ll be playing this Saturday evening, May 4, at the Joe Andruzzi Foundation fundraiser at […]
Woman facing charges in connection to shooting death
A woman is facing charges in connection with the death of a man in a Leominster home on Wednesday night, the Worcester County DA’s office announced Thursday.
Monument Square project moving along
LEOMINSTER — The Monument Square upgrade project is moving along and slated to be completed by the end of June. Funding for renovation of the downtown spot comes from a $400,000 state PARC grant and $180,000 from the city. Project plans include planting new trees, adding lighting and additional seating, making the entire area handicapped […]