LEOMINSTER — Thousands flocked to the 31st annual Johnny Appleseed Arts and Cultural Festival on Sept. 14, where visitors enjoyed the family friendly atmosphere at the affair held yearly in honor of the city’s greatest claim to fame. There was food and sweets, live music, games, bouncy houses, and a plethora of vendors including artisans, […]
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Leominster Police Chief Kennedy retiring amidst allegations of discriminatory remarks
LEOMINSTER — The city announced that Police Chief Aaron Kennedy is retiring following a long, unexplained absence since the end of July after he allegedly made discriminatory remarks to a firefighter. According to an anonymous source, Kennedy was sent home by Mayor Dean Mazzarella seven weeks ago pending an investigation allegedly as a result of […]
Fitchburg, Leominster high musicians to march in Rose Parade
High school musicians across the Twin Cities will be fine tuning their marching skills in the coming months to prepare for the upcoming 136th annual Tournament of Roses Parade in California on New Year’s Day, performing as part of the New England Honor Band (NEHB). Hundreds gathered at Leominster High School (LHS) on Sunday, Sept. […]
Cronin, Higgins secure $500K for Leominster Relief Fund
LEOMINSTER — State Sen. John Cronin and State Rep. Natalie Higgins joined Kory Eng, president and CEO of United Way of North Central Mass., to present $500,000 in state funding that will assist those still grappling with flood damage from the Sept. 11, 2023 storm. The funds will be distributed to the United Way of […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Picks of the Week Monday 6 p.m., School Committee Meeting (Live) Monday 5 p.m., “North Central Journal,” Cancer Support (New) Tuesday 7 p.m., “Barbara & You,” Health and Wellness (New) Wednesday 7 p.m., “Inside Fitchburg” (New) Saturday 12 noon Fitchburg State University vs Worcester State Football (Live) Channel Comcast 8/Verizon 35 […]
Stratton Players begins 99th season with a family comedy
LEOMINSTER — Stratton Players begins their 99th season with an original comedy, “Flash Forward Fairytales,” by Sally Cragin and Jeff Van Amburgh to be presented as a staged reading at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. “We asked the question: ‘what happens after “Happily Ever After?’” says playwright Jeff […]
