Strong Finish for Nashoba Girls Tennis
By Craig Holt
Two weeks removed from an impressive run in the Central Mass. Division 1 Tournament, it can be said, without hesitation, that life was good for Nashoba Regional’s hard-working girls’ tennis team this spring.
The Independent Clause… June 25, 2014
Finally, vacation is almost here! I am really looking forward to a week OFF. The “office” will be closed from Thursday afternoon, June 26 through Wednesday July 2. Of course I may still check my email, and maybe a voice message or two, but really, I’m on vacation! Our July 9 paper will be an…
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…
Public Safety Report… June 25, 2014
By Kristen Kerouac Excerpts from the Public Safety Logs. Please note, arrests are made based on probable cause but do not determine guilt or innocence until proven in court. Monday June 16, 2014 7:18am ANIMAL A caller near Kids-a-Lot Day Care reported that a coyote was walking around the parking lot. She was concerned…
Calendar… June 25, 2014
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE RANDALL LIBRARY “Exploring the Worcester Art Museum- The Ancient to Medieval Collections”, Thursday, June 26, 7pm – Martha Chiarchiaro is teaching a three-part series of lectures on the great works of art at the Worcester Art Museum. Come to the first of these discussions of the treasures at this marvelous local museum. Passes to the museum…
In This Week’s Print Edition… June 18, 2014
Where to Buy a Copy Subscribe for Home Delivery Along with the articles featured on our website, you will find the following in this week’s print edition: School Committee Testing the Limits in ‘Death Race’ “All my friends call me crazy,” said Stow native Ned Dalzell. The 29-year-old mechanical engineer has signed up to…
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.
Testing the Limits in ‘Death Race’
By Jess Thomas
“All my friends call me crazy,” said Stow native Ned Dalzell.
The 29-year-old mechanical engineer has signed up to take part in a “Death Race” in Pittsfield, Vt., starting on Thursday, June 27. Dalzell is ready for any challenge that comes his way.
Nashoba Girls Track Tops the League
By Craig Holt
Each year, boys’ and girls’ spring track is big at Nashoba Regional, and rightly so. After all, the programs consistently churn out high-achieving teams and record-setting athletes. Against that backdrop, this spring was a typical one for the Chieftains’ legion of hard-working sprinters, distance runners, jumpers and throwers.
The Independent Clause… June 18, 2014
CHANGES at THE STOW INDEPENDENT For many parents, summer “officially” begins this week with the end of the school year. Stow/Nashoba schools are out on Thursday. How long until the first cries of “I’m bored” begin? One person who won’t be bored is Nancy Arsenault. With the change to the school year, there is also a…