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All things Irish has been in the air leading up to St. Patrick’s day on Tuesday, March 17.

The Leominster Community Branch YMCA early morning spin class crew donned bright green hoodies on March 13, a gift from instructor and city resident James Hohman, and the annual Item newspaper and Clinton Council on Aging Irish cooking and baking contest on March 9 drew a number of delectable entries ranging from sweet to savory.

The annual Clinton Council on Aging Irish cooking and baking contest was held on March 9. From left, Barbara Boute, Marie Pulnik, and The Item editor Jan Gottesman, who helps spearhead the festive yearly event. (DANIELLE RAY/SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE)
The annual Clinton Council on Aging Irish cooking and baking contest was held on March 9. From left, Barbara Boute, Marie Pulnik, and The Item editor Jan Gottesman, who helps spearhead the festive yearly event. (DANIELLE RAY/SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE)
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