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 […]
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Sizer School celebrates new staff, spaces and soon, a new mascot
FITCHBURG — Sizer School, a North Central Charter Essential School, is back in session for the 2024-2025 school year, and it’s been an exciting start, with new students, new staff, new spaces, and soon, a new mascot. “The school year is off to a strong start,” said Executive Director Dr. Michelle Paranto. “We welcomed an […]
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. […]
Worcester DA investigating death of State Police recruit
The State Police recruit severely injured in a boxing “training exercise” has died, the MSP announced late Friday night.
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 […]
Community Calendar
Sunday, September 15 Tori Marketplace: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Soctt Road, Fitchburg. Visitors will enjoy unique Nordic items, books, music, art work, a luncheon, baked goods, and more. Yoga at the Sanctuary: 10 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Join certified yoga instructor Jen Songer on this seasonal […]
