LEOMINSTER — Members of city-based Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 116 once again gathered in Carter Park to award scholarships to high school students. It was a beautiful evening for the annual ceremony that took place on May 13. This year they were able to award scholarships to 15 Leominster High School (LHS) seniors, […]
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‘This city has a rising arts community’
FITCHBURG — It’s easy to tell how much Katelyn Murphy adores her four-year-old Quaker parrot Ham, the inspiration behind the name of the bespoke boutique she opened in the city last fall and the official mascot of it. “He stops by the store sometimes and greets the customer by raising his foot up to them,” […]
Sholan Farms Apple Blossom Festival draws many
LEOMINSTER — The sound of bagpipes filling the air and butterflies taking flight was the scene at Sholan Farms over the weekend. Eight-year-old Carly Fagan from Fitchburg was one of the many youngsters who had smiles on their faces as they released butterflies at the 24th annual Apple Blossom Festival on May 17 at the […]
Wedding planner Patty Fratto talks engagement to-do’s, step by step
LEOMINSTER — Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, for sure. Finding your perfect venue, deciding what vendors you need, securing room blocks and guest transportation, deciding on your decor, choosing and sending your invitations, creating a timeline for your wedding day…and the list goes on. Sometimes it’s hard to even know where to start. And […]
City prepares for Memorial Day celebrations
LEOMINSTER — The city welcomes veterans and volunteers to participate in the annual Memorial Day events that take place throughout the holiday weekend. Memorial Day observances kick off with a White Cross Twilight Ceremony on Friday, May 23 at 6 p.m. at the Leominster Veterans Center located at 100 West St. and on Saturday, May […]
‘The moment has finally come’
LEOMINSTER — Skateboarders of all ages are invited to show off their skills at the inaugural Frankie Fortuna Skatepark Contest on May 31. The exciting and friendly multiple-round competition will be held from noon to 4 p.m. that Saturday at the Frankie Fortuna Memorial Skatepark on Johnson Street that was completely renovated and then dedicated […]
