LUNENBURG — Susan Mello-Conroy is taking comfort in knowing that her adventure-seeking husband died doing something he loved. Robert ‘Bob’ Conroy perished while rock climbing at Crow Hill in Leominster State Forest on July 11. The accomplished musician, seasoned climber and hiker, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend was just 69. “He lived life […]
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Healey awards $1M for tree planting in gateway cities
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced over $1 million in grants to support tree planting and expand the urban forest canopy in Gateway Cities across Massachusetts. Seven projects are receiving awards through the GGCP’s Non-Profit Partnership Grant Program, which includes projects in Leominster, Fitchburg and Lowell. In addition, six municipalities, two non-profit organizations, and […]
Lunenburg Public Library to host puzzle swap
LUNENBURG — It’s summer and those looking to fill the time can always plan on one seasonal event that helps stimulate your mind during the dog days. Head over to the Lunenburg Public Library on Aug. 17 for the seasonal puzzle swap, to be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Starting on Monday, Aug. 5, […]
Community Calendar
Monday, July 29 Nature Investigators – Exploring the Natural World Around You: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Participants will build upon the knowledge and skills they learn during this six-class series. Register at 978-534-7522. Metallic Watercolor Chameleons: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Create a chameleon painting with art educator […]
Food rules the day at the Lowell Folk Festival
LOWELL — A little after 10 a.m. Saturday, the preparations for another day of the Lowell Folk Festival had begun with about two hours to go until the official start time of Day 2. Stage techs could be heard setting up and checking the sound equipment for the second day’s musical acts, volunteers bustled around making sure everything was squared away and, most importantly, a faint, smoky haze loomed over Downtown Lowell as groups fired up their grills to start making another day’s worth of food from around the world.
Get ready for kindergarten
LEOMINSTER — It’s the first day of kindergarten for the characters, Jenny and Rebecca. Come find out about their first day adventures, as the staff at Leominster Project Apples CFCE and Leominster Public Library’s Martin T. Feldman Children’s Room welcome children, their parents, and caregivers to a special performance of “First Day”, an original play, […]
