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“Marion Stoddart: The Work of 1000”

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 Massachusetts and...

March 24, 2026

What is the Ravoli Theory

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...

July 30, 2025

Ayer-Shirley Boys’ Basketball Cruises by Nashoba Valley Tech

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

December 31, 2024

Ayer-Shirley Boys’ Basketball Cruises by Nashoba Valley Tech

Ayer-Shirley Girls’ Volleyball Continues to Shine

AYER – The Ayer-Shirley Regional girls’ volleyball team has been impressive through the first half of the fall 2024 season. The Panthers,...

September 25, 2024

Ayer-Shirley Girls’ Volleyball Continues to Shine

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

The talent is there. The culture created from a 2022 Mid-Wach banner season remains intact. But one season and two weeks removed from a...

September 19, 2024

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“Marion Stoddart: The Work of 1000”

Danielle Ray

Mar 244 min read

Panthers’ Boys’ Basketball Looking to Build off Last Year’s Solid Season

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

Michael James LeClair

Dec 17, 20252 min read

The Parker Fun Run

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

Danielle Ray

Nov 18, 20252 min read