PRINCETON — NEADS World Class Service Dogs is pleased to announce the appointment of Aubrey Henderson as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1. Henderson brings a wealth of experience from both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, most recently serving as the Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons Massachusetts. During her tenure at Cradles […]
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Leominster Credit Union rebranded as All One Credit Union
LEOMINSTER — Looking to add more inclusion to their organization, the Leominster Credit Union recently announced that they would be changing their name to All One Credit Union. “Our new name reflects our commitment to our members and our communities, embodies our values, encompasses everything we stand for and is inclusive to all,” said an […]
Editorial: Don’t let murderer of Colleen Ritzer elude deserved fate
Reliving a nightmare. That’s what the family of a Danvers High School math teacher raped and murdered by one of her students must endure, now that lawyers for Philip Chism, her killer, have made motions before the Supreme Judicial Court to vacate his conviction. Chism, then 14, raped, robbed, and murdered Colleen Ritzer in a […]
Community Calendar
Sunday, October 20 Sunday Morning Bird Walk: 8 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Walk the trails in search of birds. Register at massaudubon.org. ‘Travels through the Heart & Soul of New England’: 2 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Journalist and author Ted Reinstein condenses his countless travels into a single, unique labor […]
North Central Mass. contributes to hurricane relief
Local efforts by many to provide desperately needed food, clothing, and other resources for hurricane victims have resulted in a lot of love being sent down south. Donations for those affected by recent hurricanes Helene and Milton are pouring in at Leominster City Hall, one of several places in the region collecting to help the […]
Beacon of Hope to celebrate 37 years of dedication
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 […]