WINCHENDON — The Beals Memorial Library announced area poet Maya Maria, of Lowell, has been selected as a finalist in the 2024 Beals Prize for Poetry. Now in its fifth year, the competition drew the attention of 85 poets from around the state. The award ceremony will be held at the Library on Thursday, Sep. […]
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MassDOT announces $6.5M in street, sidewalk improvements
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the award of $6.5 million in funding to 28 municipalities and two Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Shared Streets and Spaces Program. The program provides project funding to help Massachusetts cities and towns design and implement changes to curbs, streets, […]
Comedy for a cause
LEOMINSTER — Although he didn’t take home the title of New England’s Funniest Firefighter, Jon Williams enjoyed his time in the spotlight at a recent fundraiser. The 12-year veteran of the Leominster Fire Department was part of a handful of firefighters from across New England who paired up with local stand-up comedians to perform on […]
Read to a Shelter Cat program returns Sunday
WINCHENDON — Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue announced that they will be once again holding their Read to a Shelter Cat event from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at 273 Central St. Numerous slots are available and, though the program is free, donations to assist with veterinary care or canned cat food are […]
Jazmine leaps in
A Winchendon couple celebrated this Leap Year by welcoming a healthy and happy baby girl to the world at Heywood Hospital’s Lachance Maternity Center. Jazmine was born to Bee and Mai Yang at 7:50 a.m., on Thursday, Feb. 29, she weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. She was welcomed by her […]
The Unbound Hound is unleashed in Leominster
LEOMINSTER — There’s not much cuter than a pack of adorable pups and, for one local businesswoman, this is her constant reality. Malden native Christina de Andrade unleashed The Unbound Hound shortly after she and her husband relocated to Central Mass in 2021 and purchased a home in Winchendon. Her completely mobile professional dog walking […]
