LEOMINSTER — People all over the city showed their spirit on Monday in honor of National Pink Flamingo Day, which was established in 2007 by Mayor Dean Mazzarella and is celebrated annually on June 23. One of the city’s claims to fame is that the plastic pink flamingo lawn ornament was created there by Donald […]
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Leominster school receives $30K donation
LEOMINSTER — Johnny Appleseed Elementary School Principal Bevin Tapply recently announced that the school is the winner of this year’s BFit Hat Trick for Health $30,000 top prize. The dedicated administrator said the donation came because school parent Megan Bertoni originally nominated Johnny Appleseed for a $3,000 donation, which they won over the winter, and […]
Ask the Psychic: Welcome the angels
Dear Bonnie: I had a really hard day yesterday and last night when I awoke in a dream-style sleep I saw all these brilliant flashes of light. There seemed to be so many of them and they lit up my vision. Do you have any idea of what these balls or flashes of white light […]
Presentation Sisters sell convent building to Clear Path for Veterans
LEOMINSTER — In a historic move that reflects both their commitment to service and their continued dedication to the community, the Presentation Sisters have announced the sale of their convent building to Clear Path for Veterans, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping military veterans transition to civilian life with dignity and support. The convent, which […]
FPS gathers for those ‘advocating for our community’
FITCHBURG – The recent Fitchburg Public Schools Community Brunch brought together educators, staff, and administrators from across the district and community partners from around the city. Longtime Fitchburg Public Schools (FPS) Family and Community Engagement Coordinator Luisa Fernandez has helped to organize the annual networking event since its inception in 2022. She shared that the […]
Townsend PD officially swears in first K9 officer
TOWNSEND — The Townsend Police Department’s newest officer followed along to the recitation of her oath of office, pressed her paw into ink, and left a paw mark on a copy of the oath to make it official. On Tuesday night at Town Hall, the Townsend Police Department swore in its first-ever K9 officer, Officer […]
