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Pinard's Florist Gifts & Coffee Cafe

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 town and Richard...

January 29, 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 Secures Victory in Clark Tournament Opener

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

February 26, 2025

Ayer-Shirley Boys’ Basketball Secures Victory in Clark Tournament Opener

Iannacone Reaches Milestone in Panthers Win

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

February 11, 2025

Iannacone Reaches Milestone in Panthers Win

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

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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

Littleton Sneaks Past Ayer-Shirley in Boys’ Basketball Postseason Action

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

Michael James LeClair

Mar 19, 20252 min read