After Jordan Murphy resigned as the North Middlesex Regional High School football coach so he could spend more time with his growing family, the school’s athletic director, Ryan DeMar, didn’t have to look far to find his replacement. Assistant coach Jason Rivers, who has over 20 years of coaching experience at four varsity programs, has been announced as the new guy in charge. “We formed a committee and went through the interview process with the candidates, and we just feel like coach Rivers is the best person to build off what we have now but also bring new excitement, which […]
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Youth wave: Young candidates break through in local elections
At a time when the general sense across the country is that politicians are too old, Qenan Francois’ election to the North Middlesex School Committee broke a status quo, but in Greater Lowell this year he was one of several young candidates to win a local elected position.
Healey admin announces $850K in FRESH grant funding for school districts
On Monday the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $850,000 in Massachusetts Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health grants for 26 school districts and 11 early education and child care centers to expand their ability to grow or acquire locally grown food for school lunches.
3 Town Meetings, 3 different results as North Middlesex towns weigh in on budget override
Simultaneous special Town Meetings Monday evening in Ashby, Pepperell and Townsend brought mixed results as all three communities considered whether to enact overrides amid a tough budget season for the North Middlesex Regional School District.
‘A powerful example of unity’
FITCHBURG — There were plenty of smiles and good sportsmanship all-around at the recent Special Olympics event hosted at the high school. This is the third year in a row Fitchburg High School (FHS) has hosted a Unified Basketball Jamboree for Special Olympics Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA). According to a Fitchburg […]
Play Day puts the spotlight on field hockey
LEOMINSTER — Local field hockey fans got a chance to whet their appetites for the upcoming regular season at the 2024 Central Massachusetts Field Hockey Play Day on Thursday. A total of 12 area teams made the trip to Doyle Field for the event in preparation for the regular season beginning next week. “It’s awesome […]
