PEPPERELL — Author and “Chronicle” reporter Ted Reinstein has condensed his many travels into a single, unique labor of love titled “Travels Through the Heart and Soul of New England,” and he is thrilled to talk about his new book with the community at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Lawrence Library, 15 Main St. […]
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‘We want to celebrate and honor that heritage’
PEPPERELL — The town is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year with a plethora of events to celebrate the milestone beginning with a kickoff ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 11. Co-chair of the Pepperell 250th Anniversary Committee Stephen Themelis said they have been hard at work planning a number of festivities leading up to and for […]
Local Girl Scout troop learns about democracy during state rep. visit
PEPPERELL — State Rep. Margaret Scarsdale took time out of her busy schedule recently to visit with Pepperell’s Daisy and Brownie Girl Scout Troop 65397. At the moment, the troop is learning about democracy at the state and local level to earn a Democracy Badge. Scarsdale represents the First Middlesex District consisting of the towns […]
Laurie Smith named North Middlesex HS principal
TOWNSEND — The North Middlesex Regional High School Interim Principal Laurie Smith was recently appointed as the High School principal, effective immediately. Smith, whose appointment was announced last week, has been serving as interim principal since July. Smith joined the District in 1998, when she was hired as a guidance and school adjustment counselor at […]
North Middlesex Regional School District to close two schools following failed Prop 2.5 overrides
TOWNSEND — Two elementary schools in the North Middlesex Regional School District will likely be closed after the end of the current school year with district officials citing a lack of state financial support.
Pepperell seniors have much to be thankful for
PEPPERELL — This year, Thanksgiving came a week early at the Albert Harris/Pepperell Senior Center when 100 seniors gathered to celebrate and give thanks for a delicious dinner with those they care about. “A traditional Thanksgiving dinner was prepared by the center’s two chefs, Jack and Walter,” said Joanna Reagan. “Everyone feasted on turkey, homemade […]
