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The Shakers of Shirley

There was a community of believers known as Shakers worshipping, working, and living together in Shirley from 1793 – 1908. Shakers were...

September 27, 2021

The Shirley Greenway Committee

SHIRLEY – The Shirley Greenway Committee was resurrected last year through a town meeting vote after a nearly two-decade hiatus, renewing its mission to conserve and enhance waterfront land, the greenways, to protect and preserve the town’s river, stream, and pond resources, collaborating with various town boards, committees, and organizations to do just that.

September 27, 2021

Ayer Shirley Football Falls to Worcester Tech

LUNENBURG – The Ayer-Shirley Regional football team suffered its first loss of the season on Friday night.

September 22, 2021

Ayer Shirley Football Falls to Worcester Tech

Ayer Select Board looking for solution to Devenscrest evictions

The Ayer Select Board is looking to prevent 45 families from being evicted from their homes in the Devenscrest Village complex.

September 15, 2021

Ayer Select Board looking for solution to Devenscrest evictions

Beatles for Sale

September 15, 2021

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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