Features
Search Begins for New Superintendent…Dec. 9, 2015
By Ann Needle
At its Dec. 2 meeting, the Nashoba School Committee offered its plans to replace departing Superintendent Michael Wood. Along with these details came some decisions on other issues throughout the district, including Kindergarten hours, standardized testing and honor rolls.
Tucker Named Coach of the Week by Pats…Dec. 2, 2015
Courtesy of Patriots Media Relations
Nashoba Regional High School’s Jamie Tucker was named last week’s New England Patriots High School Coach of the Week, after his team defeated Springfield Central, 28-21, in the Division 2 State Semifinals.
Chieftains Head to the Super Bowl…Nov. 25, 2015
By Jordana Bieze Foster
Yet another football team learned on Saturday what it’s like to think you’ve got Nashoba Regional on the ropes, only to end up being knocked out on the game’s final play. And on Dec. 5, a new generation of Chieftains will learn what it’s like to play in a Super Bowl game at Gillette Stadium.
‘Fame’ Takes Over Nashoba…Nov. 18, 2015
By Ann Needle
It stirs memories of the 1980s for parents, and offers a time-tested glimpse for teens into the rough road to success. And, as “Fame” plays at Nashoba Regional High School this weekend, everyone can enjoy the premier of some new talent at the high school, as well.
Football Moves on to Division Finals after Win…Nov. 11, 2015
By Jordana Bieze Foster
Stow senior Egan Bachtell had the first two-touchdown game of his football career and Jamie Tucker notched his first playoff victory as the Nashoba Regional head coach on Friday night in Bolton, as the top-seeded, undefeated Chieftains outlasted 4-seed Marlborough 28-14.
Football’s Perfect Season Intact…Nov. 4, 2015
By Michael James LeClair
The Nashoba Regional and Clinton football teams have rekindled an old flame.
Another Win for the Undefeated Chieftains…Oct. 28, 2015
By Michael James LeClair
The Nashoba Regional football team welcomed Fitchburg High last Friday night and shook off the pesky Red Raiders to remain unbeaten on the season with a 28-7 victory.
Nashoba 8th Grade Chiefs to Playoffs…Oct. 21, 2015
By Jess Thomas
The Nashoba Youth Football eighth grade team defeated Groton Sunday afternoon on the road by a final score of 34-6 to secure its spot in the playoffs.
Concussions Are Not Created Equal…Oct. 7, 2015
By Jordana Bieze Foster
Parents of local youth and high school athletes got some help navigating the complexities of concussion injuries on Sunday from one of the best known concussion experts in the country, and learned that there are steps parents and coaches can take to minimize young athletes’ risk of serious brain injury.
Opioid Addictions Addressed in Forum…Sept. 30, 2015
By Nancy Arsenault
“I’ve met many recovered alcoholics and cocaine addicts. I have never met a recovered heroin addict,” said Bolton Police Chief Vince Alfano last Wednesday night at the Heroin and Opioid Education Forum in Bolton, sponsored by the Bolton Human Services and Safety Committee.