LEOMINSTER — Fresh Films, a nonprofit youth organization that runs a free career readiness program, has a mission to transform the lives of teenagers by inviting them to explore the collaborative, creative and technical sides of filmmaking. Fresh Films offers two after-school programs in the area, now through the end of the school year, at […]
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Leominster DAR chapter honors Good Citizens
LEOMINSTER — Members of the Capt. John Joslin, Jr. chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently held their yearly Good Citizens Program awards ceremony at the veterans center. Six local high school seniors were honored on March 9 as outstanding students who exhibit the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism […]
Elementary students create mural for Haitian Outreach
FITCHBURG — Third grade students at St. Bernard’s Elementary School recently created a vivid and colorful mural that will be mailed overseas along with backpacks as part of the Haitian Outreach efforts. The outreach program is sponsored by St. Bernard’s Parish worshipping at St. Camillus de Lellis Church on Mechanic Street. The students participate in […]
‘Build on the positive momentum’
LEOMINSTER — State Sen. John Cronin recently invited Senate Ways and Means Chairman Michael Rodrigues to the Twin Cities for a local discussion with elected officials and community stakeholders to address workforce and community development initiatives in the region. At the MassHire North Central Career Center, Cronin convened a panel of elected officials, education, and […]
‘He has inspired all of us,’ Leominster vet turns 92
FITCHBURG — Clarence DeMar donned a huge smile as he celebrated his 92nd birthday at the city preschool that his great granddaughter attends. The Army veteran affectionately known as “Bunny” was born on Feb. 9, 1932. The children and staff at Busy Bees Preschool Center helped the nonagenarian mark the milestone along with his wife […]
Fundraiser nets $10K for Ginny’s Helping Hand
LEOMINSTER – The recent Murder Mystery Dinner fundraiser to benefit Ginny’s Helping Hand was a huge success, netting $10,000 for the nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a hand up to those in need. “We are grateful beyond words with how the community showed up to support our first Murder Mystery Dinner,” said Ginny’s […]
