Opinion

Cronin: Senate acts on Consumer Protection Package

BOSTON – April 24, the Massachusetts Senate took action to protect residents and consumers from predatory tactics and promote fairer interactions with businesses in the state, passing bills that would…

Business

Fidelity honors All-Hearts employees

LEOMINSTER – Fidelity Bank recently honored several employees at its annual All-Hearts employee recognition meeting, held at Doubletree Hotel in Leominster. Employees were recognized for living the Bank’s values and…

News

Will Harper harvests FFA Agribusiness award

By Ken Cleveland The Item LANCASTER – “Farming is definitely my passion in life,” Uilleam “Will” Harper said. “It’s the only way I know and what I want.” His commitment and expertise has been helped by growing up in a farming family, the sixth generation of Harper farmers. Others have taken note as well, with…

Entertainment

Gallery Sitka announces ‘Portrait of Nature’ exhibition

SHIRLEY – Gallery Sitka announces the exhibition “Portrait of Nature,” by sculptor Melanie Zibit and artist/photographer Zen Saito.  The public is invited to the free opening reception on Sunday, May 5, from 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Saito and Zibit will be in attendance. The show will be displayed through June 5.   Sculptor and Shirley resident Melanie Zibit…

Schools

MWCC celebrates emerging talent with Student Portfolio Showcase

GARDNER – Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) announced the unveiling of the Graphic and Interactive Design associate degree Portfolio Showcase, scheduled for May 3, at 6 p.m. The event promises an evening of creativity and innovation as MWCC’s budding designers present their finest works to the public. The showcase serves as a platform for students…

Lifestyle

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Upcoming programs at the Leominster Public Library, week of May 6

For all programs that require registration, the library staff will hold your spot for 10 minutes past the scheduled start time of the program; after that, your spot may be given to someone who is waiting. Plan your arrival accordingly. Registration for all programs begins at 9 a.m. one week prior to the date of…

Opinion

Cronin: Senate acts on Consumer Protection Package

BOSTON – April 24, the Massachusetts Senate took action to protect residents and consumers from predatory tactics and promote fairer interactions with businesses in the state, passing bills that would ban third-party residential electric suppliers,…

Business

Fidelity honors All-Hearts employees

LEOMINSTER – Fidelity Bank recently honored several employees at its annual All-Hearts employee recognition meeting, held at Doubletree Hotel in Leominster. Employees were recognized for living the Bank’s values and bringing the Bank’s LifeDesign banking…