Features
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.
Nutrition on Any Budget…Sept. 23, 2015
By Ann Needle
In today’s America, there is a lot of food out there that does not cost a lot. But, as Registered Dietician Lucy Hutchings pointed out, a good portion of it does not pack a nutritional punch—and that’s a problem for every shopper, especially those on a tight budget.
Don’t Toss It, Learn How to Fix It …Sept. 16, 2015
By Nancy Arsenault
We all have them – in the basement, garage and attic – broken or unusable items that have collected over the years, waiting for that day sometime in the future when we might have the time or the skills, to bring them back to life.
The Fairest Fests of Fall…Sept. 9, 2015
By Ann Needle
Chances are you have heard about a fall festival when it is too late, yet forget about it the following year. Before fall 2015 also slips away into kids’ soccer schedules and yard maintenance, note some of these fairs and festivals in the general area. We have focused on those events you may not know about, but appear to pack fun for many ages on a sunny weekend.
“Most Important Year” In Minuteman High’s History… August 26, 2015
Submitted by Judy Bass
The upcoming year may be “the most important in Minuteman High School’s history,” said Principal Jack Dillon.
A pending initiative that will significantly affect the Lexington-based school for decades to come is likely to make substantial progress toward being resolved in the next 12 months.
Space Task Force to Send Back Bids…August 19, 2015
By Ann Needle
Members of the Nashoba Regional High School Space Task Force began detailing its next steps for the 2015/16 school year last night. Its first move was to reject several bids from firms offering to do a thorough study of demographic trends in the district over the next 15 years.