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Award Winners Talk Writing
By Ann Needle
Talking about writing is about as far as some potential authors get. But at Randall Library last Thursday, two award-winning authors—including one local TV personality—offered encouraging words to a full audience on how they have gotten their novels onto paper.
As the long-time correspondent at Channel 7 News, Hank Phillippi Ryan is best known for her investigative reporting into what she termed “secrets someone didn’t want you to know.” But, it’s still a secret to some that Phillippi Ryan’s second career as a mystery writer has brought her several awards, including an Agatha (named for Agatha Christie).
House Fire on Hudson Road, Stow
Breaking News: Sunday, July 27, 2014 By Nancy Arsenault A four- alarm fire at 206 Hudson Road this afternoon, believed to be sparked by a lightning strike during a severe thunderstorm, caused what appeared to be extensive damage to the home of Charlie and Betsy Cornell. The residents, who were home at the time,…
As the Farmer Goes, so Goes the Farm
By Nancy Arsenault
Jim and Betty Sauta posted their own version of social media a week ago, displaying a simple driveway sign announcing their longtime farm stand was abruptly closing for the season. Both Jim and Betty are stricken with the long term effects of Lyme disease, something the octogenarians never thought could be so debilitating for themselves or for their farm on Hudson Road.
New Lead for Lyme Treatment?
by Robert Cooke
A new look into the intricacies of Lyme disease – the dangerous tick-borne infections that can be picked up in backyards and woodlands – shows the corkscrew-shaped bacterium causing Lyme has a surprising metabolic quirk: it needs no iron.
Selectmen Deny Earth Removal Permit… July 9, 2014
By Nancy Arsenault In a unanimous decision Tuesday night, the Board of Selectmen denied Bob Collings’ request for an earth removal permit to reduce the size of a hill situated at the end of his grass runway, located on his property along Barton Road. Collings had stated that removal of most of this hill would…
Former Stow Police Chief Dies in Crash … July 9, 2014
By Nancy Arsenault Former Stow Police Chief Joseph J. Rebello, 55, passed away on June 29 as a result of a head-on motorcycle crash on Rt. 14 in Woodbury, VT. Rebello was travelling with three other riders, including former Hudson Police Chief Richard Braga who suffered critical injuries. The other two riders escaped the impact…
Obituaries… July 9, 2014
Peter Stack York, 77 Peter Stack York, 77, a Stow resident for 40 years and a native of Watertown, died Tuesday June 24, 2014 at the Emerson Hospital after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Mr. York was the beloved husband of 45 years of Judith E. (Hickey) York. Born and raised in Watertown, he…
Seen & Heard Around Stow
By Nancy Arsenault
Sex Offender Pleads Guilty
Stacey Theall, 49, of Pine Point Rd pled guilty on June 4 to felony charges of possession of child pornography and distribution of materials of children engaged in sexual acts. He was originally sentenced to 2 ½ years in a house of correction, but will now instead serve a suspended sentence for five years. If he complies with the terms of his probation over that period, the incarceration sentence will be lifted, according to Stow Police Prosecutor Gary Murphy.
Obituary… July 2, 2014
Jolie Ann Breitenwischer, 22 Jolie Ann Breitenwischer, age 22 of Portland, ME formerly of Stow, MA passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was the beloved daughter of the late Susan (Williams) and James Breitenwischer, and his wife Kelly of Boylston, MA. Born in Concord on April…
Nashoba Wraps Up the 2013/2014 School Year
By Ann Needle
At its final meeting of the school year last night, the Nashoba School Committee wrapped up miscellaneous business, some of it postponed from earlier meetings. One issue was the vote on the length of time half-day kindergarten students would attend class each day starting in August. The emphasis of the meeting focused on what the district is doing to reach out to troubled students.
Nashoba Regional High School Principal Dr. Parry Graham focused on what the school is doing to better settle new students into its culture. For the incoming freshmen, new this year will be a barbeque for these students the week before school opens. Next year’s freshmen also will be required to take a freshman guidance seminar, he said.