BBB offers tips to ensure holiday orders arrive safely The holiday season is in full swing. Many consumers take to the Internet for holiday shopping that is quick and convenient. Full Story |
AYER NEWS Ayer-Shirley schools to test new assessments AYER/SHIRLEY -- The Ayer-Shirley Regional School District will begin field-testing the new multi-state education assessments, known as PARCC, this spring. Full Story |
PEPPERELL NEWS DPW board OKs 2% rate hike for water, sewer PEPPERELL -- Pepperell residents will see a 2 percent increase in water and sewer rates next year. That increase is smaller than those for the last three years, which ranged from 8 to 9. Full Story |
GROTON NEWS  Christmas: Prime time for fires Fire marshal issues tree, outdoor light safety tips "The best way to prevent a Christmas tree fire is to water it well every day, use electric lights safely, and dispose of it soon after the holiday," said State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Full Story |
SHIRLEY NEWS Garvin's to-do list topped by budget planning SHIRLEY -- With a list of agreed-upon goals and objectives in hand, new Town Administrator Patrice Garvin updated the selectmen Monday night on work in progress. Full Story |
TOWNSEND NEWS So you want to write a book... Retired police chief-turned author teaches FSU course Part 1 of a 2-part story By M.E. Jones Correspondent FITCHBURG -- As if Bill May's off-the-job agenda hasn't been busy enough, the former Townsend police chief-turned author can now add teaching to his post-retirement resume. Full Story |
SPORTS Bromfield aims to defend its Mid-Wach D title HARVARD -- No, sharpshooter Montana Burke is not walking through the Bromfield gymnasium doors. Neither are Casey Magrath and Suzanne Ross. Full Story |
HARVARD NEWS Bromfield aims to defend its Mid-Wach D title HARVARD -- No, sharpshooter Montana Burke is not walking through the Bromfield gymnasium doors. Neither are Casey Magrath and Suzanne Ross. Full Story |
 (Yarruta/iStock) Ex-CIA agent helps sleuth kids' wish lists What does it take to get your children the perfect holiday gift? A professional sleuth, apparently. Full Story |
 (Nick Ut/AP Photo) 5 ways to survive a Sriracha shortage Is your best culinary friend a red rooster? If so, it s going to be a tough 30 days if you didn t stockpile enough Sriracha to get you through the hold on hot sauce shipments. Full Story |
 (Screenshot via...) Spider-Man spinoff films in the works Sony has announced it will make spinoff films from "The Amazing Spider-Man" universe, according to BigShinyRobot.com. Full Story |
