The Massachusetts education board voted to narrow the use of “time-out” rooms in schools, taking steps to ensure the spaces are safe and unlocked, and seclusion is only used in emergency situations.
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High kitsch, hot pink and Leominster proud
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 […]
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 […]
Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project
Central Mass Mosquito Control Project announces tentative 2025 schedule.
Yard Waste Pickup July
May Yard Waste Pickup will be the week of July 8th-11th for Gardner residents.
If your yard waste is not removed by the end of your scheduled day, please call EL Harvey Call Center within 48 hours to report at 1-800-321-3002.
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 […]
