LEOMINSTER — With summer coming up fast, the city is preparing for Starburst 2024, the long-running summer event that recognizes individuals who embody the highest ideals of the community. With a deadline of June 7, organizers have asked the public to submit their nominations for the Citizens of the Year award, given out each year […]
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Entrepreneur striving to REVIVE women
LEOMINSTER — Erin Logan is continuing her mission to empower women through her endeavors in the local community. The entrepreneur celebrated the opening of her accessories store Lure by Logan with a ribbon cutting last month. Logan has had an online store (shoplurebylogan.com) for a few years, which will remain, and was a vendor at […]
Three finalists named in search for school superintendent
LEOMINSTER — The search for a new school superintendent has been narrowed down to school officials from Lowell, Newton and Milford, the search committee announced Tuesday. The superintendent search committee, which started the process in March, is seeking to fill the position upon the retirement of Superintendent Paula Deacon at the end of the school […]
DAR chapter honors library staff
LEOMINSTER — Members of the Capt. John Joslin Jr. chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrated National Library Week by visiting three local libraries with tokens of appreciation for the staff. Chapter Regent Sharon Bouchard said she was thrilled to run into a teacher of hers from 50 years ago […]
Sholan Farms eclipse gathering fosters community spirit
LEOMINSTER — Scores of people flocked to various outdoor spots in the Twin Cities to view the April 8 solar eclipse, including Sholan Farms. The eclipse viewing event at the Pleasant Street spot organized by Michael Cichy of the Leominster Conservation Commission with assistance from Friends of Sholan Farms drew over 250 people. Emergency management […]
‘Not just a tribute, it’s a testament’
FITCHBURG — The Steve Ciccolini Music Program & Education Memorial Fund recently made a $12,000 donation that is being divided among the music programs of three city schools. Fitchburg High School and Longsjo and Memorial middle schools are the recipients of the generous gesture. A check was presented to FHS music teacher and Band Director […]
