In March of this year, over 200 Leominster middle-school students brought the Disney Channel's hit "High School Musical" to life, and now, the school that rocks like no other will be recreated once again by 35 area students participating in the Mul More...

They could be our future leaders, politicians, judges, CEOs, perhaps the next President of the United States. Seven Leominster High School juniors attended the 2007 American Legion Boy's State program at Stonehill College in North Easton. More...

LEOMINSTER LIBRARY HOSTS HARRY POTTER EXTRAVAGANZA Teens in grades seven through 12 are invited to celebrate the release of the last Harry Potter book with the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. More...

We in this nation collectively have a short attention span, do not respond to guilt, don't want to pay more taxes, and, as a result, do a lot of pretending. We pretend that the cost of health care will take care of itself. More...

This fall, for the first time, every kindergartener in Leominster who wants to go to school full time can, an important step forward in the city's educational system. More...

To the Editor: Please accept the following correspondence as a sincere thank you from the City of Leominster for all of your advertising efforts regarding the 2007 Summer Stroll. More...

The Mini-Golf Classic to raise funds for the Boys and Girls Club of North Central Massachusetts is off to a quick start, after a donation from major sponsor Aubuchon Hardware Company and the family of William E. Aubuchon III. More...

Appleseed Chapter of the International Association of Administration Professionals installed their new officers for next year. More...

Included in the state 2008 budget is a $250,000 appropriation for the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation, which allows the growth of the North Central Massachusetts Economic Development Council to continue. More...

LEOMINSTER - Louis R. Perla, 81, of 166 Central St., died Friday, July 13, 2007, in HealthAlliance Hospital/Leominster. He was born on Jan. 6, 1927, in Leominster, the son of Dominic and Mary (Trenta) Perla. Mr. More...

LEOMINSTER - Thomas J. Curley Jr., 69, of 40 Union St., died Friday, July 13, 2007, in Sterling Healthcare, Sterling. He was born on Dec. 19, 1937, in Leominster, the son of Thomas J. and Mary (Filan) Curley Sr. He attended St. More...

Monday, July 2 Incident: Property fire Address: 33 Pleasant St. Time: 9:39 p.m. Units: DC, E4, L1 Action Taken: Mobile property fire extinguished. Tuesday, July 3 Incident: Smoke or odor removal Address: 15 State St. More...

Monday, July 9 Arrested: Luis Melendez Address: 30 Ames Way, Fitchburg Age: 24 Charges: Assault and battery on a pregnant woman and violating an abuse prevention order Tuesday, July 10 Arrested: John Asencio Address: 181 Beech St. More...

The National Credit Union Foundation announced that Workers' Credit Union, on behalf of the Montachusett Opportunity Council, Inc., has been awarded a grant for $20,000 to support an asset-building program for lowincome families. More...

FOUR RESIDENTS GRADUATE MWCC NURSING PROGRAM The academic success of 27 graduates of Mount Wachusett Community College's Practical Nurse program at Devens, including four from Leominster, was recognized during a traditional pinning ceremony a More...

The following is the fourth quarter honor roll for Samoset Middle School: GRADE 8 Special Honors: Kelsea Benoit, Norma Bliss, Cassandra Doucet, Ross Lagoy, Ashley Lambros, Kelsey Orareo, Marissa Puputti, and Alexandria Valeri. More...

The following is the fourth quarter honor roll for Sky View Middle School: GRADE 8 Special Honors: Justin Anthony, Nicole Boudreau, Ivy Boulay, Shea Callahan, David Coe, Dylan Cross, Elizabeth Kelly, James Kingman, Kevin Leahy, Kristen Li More...

Last month the Boston Red Sox and HP Hood welcomed 30 members of Red Sox Kid Nation to Fenway Park for a baseball clinic with all-star relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon. More...

Age: 11 School: Samoset Middle School Family: Parents - Jim and Lynn; Sister - Nicole Current Sport: Little League Baseball Other Sports: Soccer Favorite Sport and Position: Baseball, second base Proudest moment in sports: More...

9-Ball Billiards recently defeated Denault Realty, 5- 4, to win the North Leominster Little League Minor League Championship. More...

For many people, July and August are vacation months. I hope you get to take some time off this summer. The word "vacation" comes from an old Latin word which means intermission, exemption, freedom, and rest. More...

Congregation Agudat Achim, 268 Washington St., a conservative synagogue. Sabbath services, 6:30 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. Saturday; Minyan services, 7:15 a.m. Thursday; monthly family service offered. More...

Local performers light up the nightlife every day of the week. Find out who's playing in your neighborhood. Friday, July 20 "Acoustics Under the Stars" presents "The Curtis Earl" Glenn Bouchard and Brian Long from 6 to 10 p.m. More...

So how are we all liking the summer time sizzling weather? I for one enjoy it, and still enjoy the fun of eating cool and refreshing desserts wherever I go. More...

The second annual Local Music Rocks concert will be held Saturday, July 21 at the SnowBound Club, 130 Baldwinville Road, Winchendon. More...

Friday, July 20 The Friends of the Townsend Public Library will hold a Children's Book Sale from 1 to 4 p.m. on the library lawn, 276 Main St. For information, call the library at (978) 597-1714. More...