TOWNSEND — North Middlesex Regional Superintendent Brad Morgan and High School Principal Laurie Smith recently announced that senior Anna Bowen was named a Commended Scholar by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Bowen was recognized as part of the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program for her exceptional academic promise. Commended Scholars were among the top […]
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Corn Maze: Popular fall attraction open for the season, fun for all ages
STERLING — The top-notch team behind Davis Mega Maze Colossal Adventures has produced another thrilling experience for all ages, officially opening for the season this past weekend. New England’s legendary corn maze unveiled this year’s theme — ‘Legend of the Lost Jungle,’ an epic, Indiana Jones–style expedition through miles of twisting jungle trails, themed games, […]
Leominster man pleads guilty to manslaughter in Fitchburg overdose death
WORCESTER — On Tuesday, 39-year-old Eric Stone, of Leominster, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and drug distribution charges in connection with an overdose death that occurred in the City of Fitchburg in June 2024, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Stone pleaded guilty in the Worcester Superior Court to involuntary manslaughter, distribution […]
Community Calendar
Friday, Oct. 3 Tot Time with Therapy Dog Visit: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, and crafts; ages 1-3. Baby Time: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Stories, songs, and activities; ages 0-24. Tales & Tunes – Rockabye Beats: 10:30 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Babies, toddlers, and […]
Methuen declares ‘war’ on human trafficking, urges others to do the same
Methuen has launched a human trafficking task force after the city directly or indirectly shut down nine massage parlors suspected as fronts for the crime, and the mayor urged other communities to do the same.
State Sen. Edward Kennedy dies at 74
LOWELL — Remembrances poured in throughout Thursday after state Sen. Edward Kennedy, who spent a lifetime serving Greater Lowell as an elected official, died Wednesday night at Lowell General Hospital at the age of 74.
