LANCASTER — The collaboration between Christmas on Runaway and The Joseph and Leslie Carr Foundation is still going strong five years later and over $18,700 in total and counting has been raised for the latter through the popular holiday lights show. Since launching The Joseph and Leslie Carr Foundation Inc. in 2020 the four Carr […]
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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 […]
Helping local people save money
STERLING — A father-and-son business team recently opened a new shop in town that features a large variety of items for budget-friendly prices. Dave Hutchins and his son David Hutchins Jr., who goes by DJ, were thrilled to launch D & D Liquidators last month. What they have created is reminiscent of a smaller version […]
Sterling Fair draws record numbers
The Sterling Fair held Sept. 6 through 8 was, as usual, very well attended, with tens of thousands flocking to the airport grounds for rides, games, food, local farms and artisans, livestock and antique machinery shows, entertainment, music, and more during the annual family friendly agriculture-focused community event. RC Entertainment of Fitchburg returned as a […]
Templeton crochet queen driven to learn and create
TEMPLETON — Self-taught crocheter Maddy Roy is thrilled to be sharing her adorable creations at spots all over the region. The homeschooled sixth grader was beaming at a recent Sterling Street Market, where she set up as a vendor. Her parents, grandparents, and little sister were there keeping her company as she interacted with customers […]
Fat Daddy’s Apiary has produce grown with care
STERLING — There is a hidden gem for farm-fresh food, direct from the supplier in North Central Massachusetts – a small business run by Erik Jewett, aka Fat Daddy. Fat Daddy’s Apiary grows and sells vegetables, herbs, and fungi cultivated in a greenhouse on a small piece of land at 136 Chace Hill Rd., where […]
