DEVENS — The state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recognized 31 award-winning educators from across Massachusetts at its annual Celebration Honoring Excellence in Teaching on Tuesday, May 13. In addition to the award presentations, attendees saw a singing and dancing performance by Lowell High School’s Sound Impressions. “You are helping every student be […]
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Montachusett Challenger Baseball League kicks off season
The Montachusett Challenger Baseball League opened its 2025 season Saturday morning at Coggshall Park, marking more than 25 years of supporting men and women with physical and intellectual challenges. In addition to teams sponsored by Miller Mechanical of Townsend, D’Ambrosio EyeCare in Lancaster, Fitchburg Knights of Columbus, and GAAMHA Inc, of Gardner taking the field, Fitchburg […]
Wolves of Nashoba Festival celebrates new school mascot
BOLTON — The Nashoba Symphonic Band, a program of the Nashoba Regional High School Friends of Music, is planning an exciting series of events in honor of the high school’s mascot change to the “Nashoba Wolves.’” The three-day Wolves of Nashoba Festival opens on Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m. with “Local History Talks and Chats,” […]
A sweet way to give back
CLINTON – Husband and wife business partners Chris and Lauren Nanof are committed to more than just providing sweet treats for their loyal fans — they are finding ways to give back to the community that has supported them from day one in tangible ways. The couple is hosting their first ever fundraising events at […]
Locals protest proposed horse racing track
LEOMINSTER — A group of people gathered downtown on March 9 to protest The Fairgrounds, a proposed entertainment hub that would include live horse racing and sports betting among other amenities. The event was organized by folks from the No Horse Racing in Leominster, Massachusetts Facebook group, including Lisa Nugent, who was born and raised […]
AdaptX’s Unified5K vision grows
As the executive director of AdaptX, Brendan Aylward’s goal has long been to make fitness, sports and a good life in general more accessible for those facing disabilities. His organization advocates for adaptive sports and inclusion and has pushed for opportunities for those with physical or mental disabilities, including putting on a Unified 5K in […]
