Mayor Dean Mazzarella has announced that the state has awarded the City of Leominster $155,000 for the Monoosnoc Brook Riverwalk project. The grant will cover costs to produce a final design and construction documents for the project. More...

The Leominster Recreation Department is now accepting applications for fall and winter part-time employment. More...

The North Worcester County Civil War Round Table will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Leominster Historical Society, 17 School St. More...

My better half and I are celebrating 10 years of marriage this month, and I am left in quiet awe of the time and how quickly it has flown by. More...

With Halloween on the horizon once again, it's that time of year to dream up scary costumes. More...

With the recent turmoil in home financing, some may believe the path to the American Dream has been dashed. However, there is good news - there are still plenty of programs available to purchase a new home. More...

Do you ever wonder what your great aunt's vase sitting on your table might be worth? Here is your opportunity! For a second year, the community is invited to "Antiques Appraisal Day" on Saturday, Oct. More...

FITCHBURG - The New England Writers Series, part of the CenterStage atFitchburg State College arts and cultural program, is presenting author Christopher Castellani at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. More...

FITCHBURG - Take a step back in time and hear about the most prominent families in Fitchburg. Learn about the Crockers' secret message, the Palmers' unique ways, ghostly encounters with the Maosns, and the curse that has been hidden for centuries. More...

LEOMINSTER - Andre Ralph Jones, 45, a long time resident, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, after a long battle with colon cancer. He was born in Fitchburg on May 2, 1964, to the late Inez Brown Jones and Robert L. Jones. More...

LEOMINSTER - Emile S. Johnson, Sr., 99, of 11 Notre Dame St, and formerly of Stuart, Fla., died peacefully, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, at his daughter's home. Mr. More...

LEOMINSTER - Catherine M. (Giordano) Ciccone, 62, of Leominster, died Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, in the HealthAlliance Hospital/ Leominster. She was born in Fitchburg on Dec. 2, 1946, the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Barbaro) Giordano. More...

Friday, Sept. 11 Arrest: MUSTAKANGAS, LEAH Address: 109 RIVERSIDE RD GARDNER DOB: 06/29/1990 Charges: SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION Arrest: ADORNO, JORGE LUIS Address: 245 WATER ST LEOMINSTER DOB: 07/02/1967 Charges: More...

Family Federal Savings announced the launch of their Support Our Schools Campaign. The Support Our Schools (S.O.S.) campaign is designed to assist local schools in raising funds for vital educational resources during challenging budgetary times. More...

Papa Gino's, located at 35 Commerical Road, Leominster, will raise funds for the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation for the first time, now through Sunday, Oct. 18. More...

WORCESTER - The Harr Motor Group and WXLO congratulate Brenda L. Gagne of Leominster, who was the Grand Prize Winner of a 2010 Toyota Prius at the "Harr Car Giveaway" on Sept. 12. More...

The Leominster Lodge of Elks was filled with classmates from the Class of 1969 on Friday, Sept. 25, to celebrate their 40th Class Reunion. The event was attended by people from as far away as Germany, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Colorado and Florida. More...

Michael Carpenito, a 2006 Leominster High graduate entering his senior year at Salem State College, was named to the 2008-2009 Little East Conference and Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) All Academic Teams. More...

Elementary schools Monday: Cheeseburger, baked fries, applesauce, milk. Tuesday: Homemade beefaroni, whole grain garlic, bread, corn, peaches, milk. Wednesday: Baked breaded chicken nuggets with whole grain dinner roll, corn, pears, milk. More...

Leominster American Youth Football and Cheer is celebrating its first season with a Pasta Dinner from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. More...

Taking on rival city Fitchburg in a showdown under the lights last week, the Leominster varsity field hockey team won, 7-0. Pictured is Megan Force, captain and Vanessa Chapmen celebrating a goal. CHAMPION PHOTO / VINCENT APOLLONIO More...

Leominster Babe Ruth will hold tryouts for their 2010 season on Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Leominster Babe Ruth complex, McLaughlin Park Old Lancaster Road. Tryouts for players age 13 will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. More...

Have you ever thought about running to get in shape and perhaps work off some of that "baby fat"? Or maybe running appeals to you because it's more affordable than a gym membership, and is just a step away from your front door? More...

The late summer and early autumn hold a plethora of holy days for the Jewish people. Beginning with our High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur the harvest festival of Sukkot follows several days later. More...

With the holiday season approaching faster than anyone wants to admit, there is a unique option for earlybird shoppers to buy one-of-a-kind gifts for their loved ones, or themselves, before the major rush. More...

FITCHBURG - The Stratton Players open their 2009-2010 season with the madcap classic, "Harvey" by Mary Chase This Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy chronicles the exploits of Elwood P. More...

FITCHBURG - Characters from the turn-of-the-19th-century English countryside will take the stage at First Parish Church, 914 Main St., now through Oct. More...

The Leominster Fire Department will host their annual Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at their headquarters, located on Church Street. More...