LEOMINSTER — For the past 37 years, Beacon of Hope Community Services has provided a nurturing experience for individuals who experience life with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is like a second family to its members, staff, and volunteers. To celebrate all of their accomplishments, and raise funds for the organization, Beacon of Hope is […]
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‘A celebration for the community’
LEOMINSTER — It was a beautiful, picture-perfect autumn day at Sholan Farms on Saturday for the annual Harvest Festival, where the sun shone bright and temps were in the high 60s. The family friendly Oct. 12 affair featured tractor rides, food trucks, sawmill demos by Bedrock Farm, and entertainment by seasoned and talented magician Steve […]
Thunder in the city
LEOMINSTER — The touching motorcycle procession held on Oct. 9 in honor of Phil Desmarais was a fitting tribute and send off for the lifelong city resident and longtime American Harley-Davidson business owner who was known as a stand-up guy and was loved by many. Scores of people showed up for the funeral mass held […]
‘Inspired beyond words’
LEOMINSTER — When lifelong city resident Missy Hendry hits the ground running this weekend, she’ll be thinking about two people who are very important to her and inspire her to continue raising funds for Boston Children’s Hospital. Hendry will be joined by hundreds of others running and walking alongside her in the annual Rock the […]
A walk to remember
LEOMINSTER — Upwards of 700 students along with staff and parents made their way from Our Lady of the Lake Church to Johnny Appleseed Elementary School on Oct. 4, two days after the official National Walk to School Day. “The day promotes healthy ways to move our bodies, and we hit the pavement to celebrate!” […]
‘I love the ability to help someone’
LEOMINSTER — Longtime city resident and community leader Claire Freda was recently appointed as the Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) Board of Trustees chair by Gov. Maura Healey, the latest honor in a lengthy and distinguished history of public service that goes back nearly four decades. “It stands for so much and what the majority […]
