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Good day Leominster! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Leominster PR owner built a thriving firm through crisis
  • Leominster investor hunts messy titles—who's fixing them in Central Mass?
  • How Leominster's 38-34 shootout loss fits this wild football week

Also on today's calendar: Black Bear Pastel Drawing with Artist Merry Beninato! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Outstanding Women in Business: Lauren Howe (wbjournal.com) — A Leominster-based public relations entrepreneur is being recognized for building a successful firm that she launched during the pandemic while remaining deeply involved in regional nonprofits and business groups. She shares how surviving a breast cancer diagnosis tested her business continuity planning and explains her next goals around setting healthier boundaries and continuing to support Central Massachusetts organizations.
   

• New to curative title / heir-property deals in Central MA. Looking for advice, progra (biggerpockets.com) — A Central Massachusetts investor working in Worcester County, including Leominster, is diving into complex distressed properties where title problems block sales. He outlines his research process on tax and court records and asks for referrals to Massachusetts attorneys, courses, and mentors who specialize in curative title work, while offering to bring vetted deals and legwork in exchange for guidance.
   

• Skyler DeJesus isn't afraid to take a chance, and it paid off for Chelmsford football at Tewksbury (bostonglobe.com) — Leominster football is spotlighted in a statewide roundup after a high-scoring 38-34 loss to Wachusett in a wild game at Doyle Field. The story focuses mainly on other standout performances across Massachusetts, but local fans get context on how their team's thriller fits into a week of big offensive showings and upcoming marquee matchups.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Checking to see if anyone on West Side of Leominster knows this cat.
    He's been around for awhile now. Not afraid of me. Eats while I sit there but no contact yet. (Nextdoor Pleasant St/Merriam Ave)
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Distribution Center Custodian in Devens. Apply here.
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Clinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leominster here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Marlborough

  • Final Beam Placed At New Marlborough State Police Crime Lab (patch.com)
  • Marlborough Bank Names New President, CEO (patch.com)

Ok Leominster! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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