NRHS Girls Hoops Staying in Shape
By Michael James LeClair
Despite its recent success over the past couple seasons, the Nashoba Regional girls’ basketball program is not resting on its laurels this summer.
Changes for Youth Soccer
By Jess Thomas
The Nashoba United Soccer program has recently undergone some changes and is now organized under the newly named Nashoba Regional Soccer Association. The association has also added a new premier-level program intended to be an affordable alternative to other private Club programs. Tryouts for the new program took place in June.
The Independent Clause… July 30, 2014
I would like to thank Allan Fierce for his informative Letter to the Editor found on page 5 regarding the prevention of tick bites. I also want to clarify, though, we intentionally did not include that information in either of the two articles related to ticks as it is information we have addressed multiple times…
Public Safety Report… July 30, 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 July 21, 2014 12:25am DISTURBANCE/MEDICAL EMERGENCY A caller from Harvard Road reported that two family members were fighting. The Police responded. An ambulance was requested…
Calendar… July 30, 2014
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE RANDALL LIBRARY Creature Teachers, Thursday, July 31, 6pm -The Randall Library is proud to welcome some of the most fascinating creatures of the world to this special event. This program is supported in part by the Randall Library Friends Association, Stow Cultural Council (which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency), and DCU…
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,…
In This Week’s Print Edition… July 23, 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: Legal Uses of Collings Foundation Property Questioned Tuesday night, the Selectmen accepted the recommendation of the Fire Station/Community Center Building committee for a project architect and also discussed…
The ‘Family’ Behind The Bolton Fair
By Nancy Arsenault
In just two weeks, an area tradition continues: the 132-year-old Bolton Fair officially opens August 8. While it’s now held in Lancaster and no longer a production of the founding Farmers and Mechanics Association, its agricultural identity still forms the backbone. Add in Monster Trucks, Racing Pigs and fried Oreos, and the modern day Bolton Fair continues to draw crowds.
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.