waiting for us' 134th Bromfield commencement held in school gymnasium HARVARD -- In his opening remarks to the 113 graduating seniors (minus four who were out of town, competing in a national sports event) and their families and friends, gathered in The Bromfield School gym for the school's 134th commencement, Principal James O'Shea called the class of 2013 an "incredible group of students. Full Story
06/18/2013 01:44 PM EDT - HARVARD -- There will be four sections of kindergarten in the next school year, enough classes to maintain class sizes of 15 to 18 children.
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06/17/2013 11:42 AM EDT - (Published as submitted.)
Storytimes
Infant Storytime ~ Mother Goose on the Loose (no sign-up) - Ages 0 - 2: Thursday, June 20 at 10:30
Summer schedule for the Infant Storytime will be: Thursdays at 10:30 from July 11 through August 8
Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading
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06/17/2013 10:51 AM EDT - As most of you know by now, the School Committee has hired Dr. Joseph Connolly to continue on as our interim superintendent in the wake of an unsuccessful search last year for a new, full-time, permanent superintendent.
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06/17/2013 10:35 AM EDT - Propane Case Follow-up
The investigation continues into an incident in which two -- possibly three -- suspects, all Harvard residents, ignited a propane tank at a local residence, endangering themselves and others.
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06/14/2013 07:32 AM EDT - Part 1 of a 2-part story
By M.E. Jones
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DEVENS -- With the current contract to provide police services in Devens set to expire next year, MassDevelopment, in accordance with Chapter 498, state legislation that spells out the structures and procedures by which the agency operates the former military base, recently sent out
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06/14/2013 07:31 AM EDT - HARVARD -- The School Committee handled an unexpected issue at its meeting on Monday night: whether it should sign a $20,000 contract with a search firm to find a new superintendent or hire an internal candidate, Hildreth Elementary School principal Linda Dwight.
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06/14/2013 07:32 AM EDT - A series
By M. E. Jones
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HARVARD -- The film "Girl Rising" tells the stories of nine girls in developing countries where education is hard to come by for the poor of both genders and far more so for girls.
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06/14/2013 07:32 AM EDT - Suspicious Activity
On Tuesday, May 28, while on routine patrol just after 1 a.m., Sgt. John Coates noted an open garage door at an Ayer Road residence, with a fire burning behind the building.
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06/14/2013 07:33 AM EDT - HARVARD -- The Harvard Schools' Parent Teacher Organization is pleased to announce that its much-anticipated annual fun fair will be held on Monday, June 17, at the Pond Road field in Harvard from 3-7 p.
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06/14/2013 07:31 AM EDT - Fun Fair may be canceled due to volunteer shortage
* Must have 25 more volunteers on Monday, June 17 between 3-7 p.
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06/14/2013 07:35 AM EDT - AYER -- The Ayer July Fourth Parade and Fireworks will take place on Saturday, July 6, with a rain date of Sunday, July 7.
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06/14/2013 07:35 AM EDT - AYER -- The season's first Classic Car Cruise Night in downtown Ayer is being held on Wednesday night, June 19, starting at 6 p.
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06/14/2013 07:35 AM EDT - SHIRLEY -- You are invited to join the Gardeners Exchange for a presentation on "Medicinal Uses of Herbs" on Saturday, June 22, at 11 a.
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06/14/2013 07:32 AM EDT - Tuesday, May 21
A.M. 2:35 to 4:17, town-wide, police conducted buildings, businesses and grounds checks; 3:48, Lancaster County Road, parked motor vehicle; 8:10, East Bare Hill Road, RUOK check; 8:20, Poor Farm Road, medical, ambulance call; 8:49, Fairbank Street and school zone, traffic control; 9:07, depot Road, Fire Dept.
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06/14/2013 07:32 AM EDT - CALENDAR
FRIDAY, JUNE 14 and SATURDAY, JUNE 15
Devens Firefighters Local S-19 will hold its annual MDA "Fill the Boot" Drive: June 14 and June 15, from 7 a.
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06/11/2013 11:19 AM EDT - 134th BROMFIELD COMMENCEMENT HELD IN SCHOOL GYM
By M.E. Jones
Correspondent
HARVARD -- In his opening remarks to the 113 graduating seniors (minus four who were out of town, competing in a national sports event) and their families and friends, gathered in The Bromfield School gym for the school's 134th commencement, Principal James O'Shea
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06/07/2013 07:32 AM EDT - HARVARD -- The General Store, with its classic New England façade and long local history, may be an iconic fixture on the Town Common, but it has evolved.
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06/07/2013 07:33 AM EDT - SHIRLEY -- Philip Wesley will be a junior in high school next fall. But he won't be joining his classmates at The Bromfield School in Harvard where he recently finished 10th grade.
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06/07/2013 07:32 AM EDT - First in a series
By M.E. Jones
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HARVARD -- The film "Girl Rising" opens with a young woman in a colorful silk costume standing alone on a stage.
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06/07/2013 07:32 AM EDT - HARVARD -- The Harvard Schools' Parent Teacher Organization is pleased to announce that its much-anticipated annual fun fair will be held on Monday, June 17, at the Pond Road field in Harvard from 3-7 p.
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06/07/2013 07:31 AM EDT - HARVARD -- Please help support Harvard resident and Bromfield graduate Dylan Connelly in his fight against brain cancer.
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06/07/2013 11:41 AM EDT - (as submitted)
Storytimes
Infant Storytime ~ Mother Goose on the Loose (no sign-up) - Ages 0 - 2: Thursdays at 10:30 through May; Thursday, June 13 and Thursday, June 20
Summer schedule for the Infant Storytime will be: Thursdays at 10:30 from July 11 through August 8
Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy program that uses
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06/07/2013 07:33 AM EDT - DEVENS -- Devens Firefighters Local S-19 will hold its annual MDA "Fill the Boot" Drive June 14 and June 15, from 7 a.
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06/07/2013 02:26 PM EDT - CORRECTION:
The event below is being held exclusively for the benefit of students in grades eight through eleven enrolled within the Ayer Shirley Regional School District and will take place at 12:45PM; it is not open to the public.
AYER -- Chris Herren, a former player with the NBA's Boston Celtics, will draw on his own experience to discuss substance abuse at 12:45 p.
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06/07/2013 07:33 AM EDT - HARVARD -- Earlier this spring, selectmen held a public hearing to consider two applications from the new and improved Shaker Hills Golf Club, Inc.
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06/07/2013 07:33 AM EDT - AYER -- The last thing Dave Knowlton expected to become was an entrepreneur. Founder and co-owner of Nashoba Analytical LLC, Knowlton is a scientist with an extensive background in microbiology and chemistry.
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06/07/2013 07:33 AM EDT - AYER -- Police are investigating the theft of 10 Apple laptop computers that were stolen from the Ayer Shirley Regional High School.
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06/07/2013 07:33 AM EDT - AYER -- The Ayer July Fourth Parade and Fireworks will take place on Saturday, July 6, with a rain date of Sunday, July 7.
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06/06/2013 10:40 AM EDT - First in a series
By M.E. Jones
Correspondent
HARVARD -- The film "Girl Rising" opens with a young woman in a colorful silk costume standing alone on a stage.
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