St. Bernard’s High School alumni and student volunteers recently hosted the second annual older alumni luncheon for the Classes of 1942 to 1965. Almost 200 people were in attendance and 25 alumni and guest veterans were honored, which included two female veterans both in their 90s. Pictured, attendees look at a collage of photos put […]
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Celebrate a Finnish Christmas with traditional pastry and drink
FITCHBURG — The community is welcome to celebrate the season and bake traditional “Joulutorttu”, Finnish Christmas pastries, and taste “Glogi”, a holiday drink from 10 a.m. until noon, Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road. Participants will be able to take four pastries to share for the holidays. “The […]
The Reptile Nook shares a passion for reptiles
LEOMINSTER — The Reptile Nook, owned by Zachary Decoteau and Jessica Decoteau, started with a passion to teach others about reptiles. The team, which is a family-owned business, is made up of Jessica Decoteau, lead educator and master herpetologist; Zachary Decoteau, animal care lead; and Maurice (Moe) Larosa, animal care and education assistant. “We host […]
‘Eager to support our local food pantries’
LEOMINSTER — There’s a lot going on at the library these days including the annual Food for Fines and Toys for Tots campaigns along with a plethora of activities and programs for all ages. The Food for Fines program that is currently running at the Leominster Public Library through Dec. 31st offers patrons the option […]
Boy scouts collect food for residents in need this season
PEPPERELL — “To help other people at all times” is part of the Boy Scout Oath, and members of the Dunstable Cub Scouts Pack 28 were thankful and overwhelmed by the generosity of local residents who donated to the 2024 “Scouting for Food Program.” The scouts collected more than 2,200 pounds of food which filled […]
Diana DiZoglio again seeks legal action to force Legislature to comply with audit
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio asked Attorney General Andrea Campbell to greenlight a lawsuit against the state Legislature in an attempt to force the House and Senate to comply with a reignited effort to open up their finances and divulge details on internal proceedings.