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 entering into...

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 signed Stevie Moses,...

AYER – It was the highest level of elation for Ayer Shirley Regional High School junior Cole New when he shattered his personal record in...