PEPPERELL – Since the last check in early September on the campaign trail, 1st Middlesex District State Representative Margaret Scarsdale continues to see an appreciation for her focus on bringing as many people to the table as she can. The finish line is in sight for Tuesday November 3’s general election against Republican challenger Chris Lyons, where mail-in ballots have already been received, and Scarsdale feels optimistic about the direction the campaign is heading into

ASHBY – Republican challenger Chris Lyons started his 1st Middlesex District State Representative run as about as grassroots as they come, but he’s starting to see the fruits of his labor with the buzz getting around the district, as voters prepare to cast their ballots in November 3’s general in a tough race against incumbent Democrat Margaret Scarsdale. Since the Lunenburg Ledger’s last check-in on how the campaign aspect is unfolding about a month ago, both candidates are

WORCESTER – The Worcester Railers, an ECHL hockey (AA) team playing out of the DCU Center, is hosting its 2026-27 season home opener on Saturday in the heart of the County’s hub. In the ninth season of the club’s existence this year’s rendition has a little local variety on the plate for the night. Saturday’s game will feature a 6:05 faceoff with the rival Maine Mariners. Maine is the Boston Bruins’ ECHL affiliate, making it a highly anticipated opening night. The Railers sig

AYER — For most of Billy Wright's 26 seasons as a varsity head football coach, the problem was never figuring out who was going to play. It was figuring out how many players he could get on the field.

AYER — Nate Diffin has spent the last nine years on the Ayer Shirley sidelines, caring for athletes and working alongside coaches. Now he’s stepping into the athletic director’s office, where his view will extend beyond individual players and teams to the entire athletic program. Diffin, who has served as the school’s head athletic trainer since 2017 and taught for the past five years, took over as athletic director at the end of July, succeeding Steve Kendall. The promotion

AYER – The positive environmental effects of one local woman’s extraordinary actions and dedication to her community are still being felt today, over six decades later. The 30-minute film “Marion Stoddart: The Work of 1000” ( vimeo.com/821661303/77152526e9 ) focuses on the now 97-year-old town resident’s efforts to mobilize the community to clean up the Nashua River many years ago. According to Wikipedia the 37.5-mile body of water is a tributary of the Merrimack River in Ma

AYER – The aroma of warm beverages and baked goods in the air and a plethora of plants decorating the quaint space filled with local products makes for a warm and cozy atmosphere at Pinard's Florist Gifts & Coffee Cafe. The 120 Central Ave. spot is family run, with Lisa Richard managing the day-to-day operations of the small business with her brothers Mark and Jim Pinard. The family's landscaping business in 1984 and the Flower shop opened in 1991. The siblings were raised in

AYER – The Ayer-Shirley Regional boys’ basketball team will be looking to duplicate last year’s success as the team ventures into the 2025-2026 winter campaign. Under head coach Rick Kilpatrick, who is entering his sixth season at the head of the Panthers bench, the team will once again look to bring an exciting brand of basketball to 141 Washington Street this season. “It’s a new group with a couple of returning players from last year,” said Kilpatrick. “Some of them didn’t

DEVENS - Get ready to lace up your sneakers and pound the pavement for a good cause, an all-around win win. The Parker Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 22 to benefit the Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is celebrating its 31 st year and there are still spots available to participate. The community event beginning at 10 a.m. at 49 Antietam St. is an annual fundraiser for the school and there will be 1st , 2nd , and 3rd place medals and prizes for both males and females in a

AYER - A new restaurant in town has been getting a lot of buzz due to its unique menu offerings that provide a fusion of world flavors...

AYER – Though only in its third year of existence, the Ayer-Shirley boys’ volleyball team has seen quite a bit of growth from where it...

LUNENBURG – It was a tough ending for the Ayer-Shirley Regional girls’ basketball team. The Panthers wrapped up their 2024-2025 winter...

LITTLETON – It’s no secret that the Ayer-Shirley Regional and Littleton boys’ basketball rivalry is as fierce as any in the North Central...

AYER – On February 15, the Ayer-Shirley Regional boys’ basketball team created a little program history. It’s been a dream season for the...

AYER – It was a monumental road trip for the Ayer-Shirley Regional boys’ basketball team over the weekend. On Saturday February 8, the...

Once more unto the breach, dear friends. That was the call from captain J.T. Bresnahan. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound senior hoisted a massive...

AYER – The Ayer-Shirley Regional boys’ basketball team finished with three players in double figures on Sunday night as the Panthers had...

AYER – There will be a changing of the guard at Ayer-Shirley Regional High School this winter. Athletic Director Steve Kendall recently...

The undersized Div. 7 football program of 27 kids at Ayer Shirley is doing its best to hold steady amidst a storm. Four years removed...

AYER – The Ayer-Shirley Regional boys’ golf team has reached the top of the mountain in Massachusetts high school golf.