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21 hrs ago | Telegram & Gazette

Science lesson for Leominster rape jurors

The jury in the Dominic Kent rape trial got a crash course in forensic testing today when the prosecutor offered DNA evidence allegedly linking Mr.

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Yesterday | Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Death stuns theater family

Sandra A. Couture was a genuine trouper, a talented actress and teacher who inspired people to pursue theater in an age when the arts sometimes get tossed aside in favor of other subjects, according to those ...

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, Fitchburg Metro, World News, United Kingdom, Gardner, MA, Winchendon, MA

Thu Oct 09, 2008

Sentinel & Enterprise

Leominster sewer rates to rise, DPW manager says

An adjusted sewer rate-increase proposal is coming soon to reflect a study's findings about rates and to meet increasing expenses, Department of Public Works Business Manager Roger Brooks said Wednesday.

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Wed Oct 08, 2008

Sentinel & Enterprise

Leominster mayor: We'll save free cash for capital projects

The city has just under $5.5 million in certified free cash, Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella announced Tuesday.

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Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Alleged rapist's items ID'd

Eyeglasses, gloves and a belt that police found in the home of Dominic Kent were identified by a Leominster woman yesterday as having been worn by the man who raped her more than three years ago.

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Related Topix: Fitchburg Metro, Worcester, MA

Tue Oct 07, 2008

Sentinel & Enterprise

Police investigate robbery

Police are looking for one suspect in a robbery at Save-A-Lot Asphalt Services on John Fitch Highway.

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Sentinel & Enterprise

MCAS worries in Leominster

Members of the School Committee on Monday expressed concern with areas of the latest results in MCAS testing, including student scores for science and technology.

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Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Two execs in alleged bank scam arraigned

Two executives of the former Gitto/Global Corp. plastics manufacturer were arraigned in U.S. District Court yesterday on charges of conspiracy and wire fraud, in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud ...

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Mon Oct 06, 2008

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Trial of second-story rape suspect begins

Jury selection began today for the Worcester Superior Court trial of a Leominster man accused of assaulting two women in their homes in 2005 and raping one of them.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Fitchburg Metro, Worcester, MA

Sun Oct 05, 2008

Sentinel & Enterprise

Leominster cemetery earns top honor

Close to 80 people came out for Saturday's dedication of Pine Grove Cemetery as a National Historic Site.

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Related Topix: Fitchburg Metro, Concord, MA, Lexington, MA, Harvard University

Sat Oct 04, 2008

Sentinel & Enterprise

Leominster Public Library announces October events

The Leominster Public Library is offering a number of worthwhile events in October.

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Related Topix: Fitchburg Metro, Family, Kids, Fitchburg, MA, Life, Holidays, Halloween

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Student arraigned on theft charges

A student was arraigned yesterday in Leominster District Court on charges she stole a credit card from her teacher and made purchases with it.

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Fri Oct 03, 2008

Sentinel & Enterprise

A historic cemetery: Revolutionary War soldiers buried at Leominster site slated for register

The city's oldest cemetery and the final resting place for about 100 soldiers from the Revolutionary War will officially be placed on the National Register of Historic Place on Saturday.

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Thu Oct 02, 2008

Sentinel & Enterprise

Republicans set up shop in Leominster

Hoping to energize their base and pull off a few giant upsets come November, the Leominster Republican Committee opened up an election headquarters Wednesday at 899 Central St.

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Related Topix: US News, Fitchburg Metro, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election

Wed Oct 01, 2008

Sentinel & Enterprise

Leominster resident to make fourth attempt at getting liquor license

A Leominster resident may be able to open an upscale restaurant and bar on Central Street after separate plans to open a Mexican restaurant in the downtown fell through.

16 comments

Related Topix: Lunenburg, MA, Fitchburg Metro, Life, Food, Dining

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Quick arrests made after theft, mugging

Three Worcester men were arrested early yesterday minutes after police learned of the theft of a wallet and a mugging.

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Related Topix: Worcester, MA, Fitchburg, MA, Fitchburg Metro

Tue Sep 30, 2008

Sentinel & Enterprise

Walgreens opens in downtown Leominster

The new Walgreens pharmacy on Central Street opened Friday and had an "extremely busy weekend," store manager Tina Tweedy said Monday.

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Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Leominster Credit Union maps 3-story HQ addition

Leominster Credit Union plans to build a 31,000-square-foot, three-story building near its headquarters at 20 Adams St.

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Mon Sep 29, 2008

Sentinel & Enterprise

Filtration facility to cost about $11.6M in Leominster

Water Department officials and engineers are on track with plans to build a new water filtration plant at Distributing Reservoir, according to Department of Public Works Director Patrick LaPointe.

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Related Topix: Fitchburg Metro

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

UMass Medical Walk raises $800,000 to fight cancer

For the last couple of months, 13-year-old Shalysse Taylor of Worcester organized walkers and a bake sale and collected money at her school to honor her sister, Shaianne Ivana, at the 10th annual UMass Medical ...

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Related Topix: Worcester, MA, Fitchburg Metro

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