LEOMINSTER — It’s the end of a distinguished era for longtime Director of Veterans Services Rick Voutour, who recently retired and handed over the baton to a fellow veteran. The lifelong city resident was feted with a retirement celebration on Jan. 8 at the veterans center, which was attended by his family, friends, colleagues, local […]
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Vietnam vets welcomed special guest at holiday luncheon
LEOMINSTER — Members of Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 116 finished their last meeting of 2024 with a Dec. 10 holiday luncheon at Barber’s Crossing in Sterling, where they welcomed a surprise special guest — World War II Navy veteran Mario Paticola. The father of Leominster based VVA Post 116 member Mark Paticola was […]
Revisiting the glory: World War II veterans return from trip to Europe
“They were treated like gold for seven days returning to all the places they fought,” Boston Police Officer Andy Biggio, said of the trip he organized that brought five American WWII back to Europe.
‘The entire family serves,’ Veteran Family Connections distribution shed dedicated
LEOMINSTER — The spirit of giving back was in the air at The Gardener’s Spot for the recent Veteran Family Connections (VFC) distribution shed dedication. A large crowd gathered on Dec. 7 at the 66 Granite St. business owned by Neil Zanni, the founder of VFC, to mark the special occasion. “Santa is very excited […]
Community prepares for Thanksgiving feasts
LEOMINSTER – Several city organizations and businesses are organizing Thanksgiving efforts for people in the community in need. Ginny’s Helping Hand Executive Director Brandon Robbins said they had 500 signups for Thanksgiving baskets this year, up 100 from last year “and up significantly from pre-pandemic.” While they had to close signups early this year for […]
‘Recognition, resources, respect:’ Massachusetts honors veterans, pledges continued support
Massachusetts leaders, retired and current military servicemembers, their families and residents gathered this Veterans Day to find ways to honor all those who have chosen to serve their country.
