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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 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