aided by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Labor, Crews from Leominster and Fitchburg, among others, aided Sterling first-responders at the scene.

The first year, the group raised $3,000 toward the annual trip to Boston. This year, they raised $28,000, enough to pay for the trip and cut a hefty check to the Wallkill Valley Regional High School ...