LEOMINSTER — People of all ages have been enjoying the ice skating rink since it officially opened for the season on Jan. 9. It’s not uncommon to see the public rink set up downtown in Monument Square busy with activity, especially in the evenings and on the weekends, and parents like Shaun DiGeronimo are happy […]
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Earthquake rattles houses in Maine and is felt all over New England
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake centered near the Maine coast rattled houses in northern New England on Monday and was felt by surprised residents of states hundreds of miles away.
Local roundup: Fitchburg State men skate to tie against UMass Dartmouth
The Fitchburg State ice hockey team tied with the Corsairs of UMass Dartmouth during MASCAC action Saturday night, 2-2. The game then went into a shootout, with the Falcons (9-7-1, 5-4-1) beating UMD 2-1. After a scoreless first period, the Falcons were able to break through on a power play, getting them on the board […]
‘We all have a story to tell’
A female entrepreneur who owns nail salons in each of the Twin Cities has proven that success is possible through hard work and a whole lot of grit and determination, truly the epitome of the American dream. When Susan’s Nails & Spa owner Huong Marosz immigrated to the United States from Vietnam at the age […]
Healey’s inspection of hotels serving as shelters finds no criminal activity, her office says
An inspection of hotels and motels serving as state-run shelters for migrants and locals that Gov. Maura Healey ordered this month did not turn up any major issues or criminal activity, her office said in a statement to the Herald Friday.
Ronny LeBlanc presents local UFO history
LANCASTER — Learn about the history of UFO sightings in Massachusetts as well as Bigfoot encounters that continue to this day in and around Leominster State Forest, as Ronny LeBlanc presents “Paranormal Hot Spots” at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, at Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St. “I will be highlighting locations around the country […]
