Charges dismissed for environmental activists who blocked train carrying coal
![AYER — A judge dismissed charges against ten protesters accused of blocking a freight train delivering coal to a New Hampshire power plant in the early Sunday morning. The protest was part of a larger action over the weekend that stopped a train delivering coal to Merrimack Station in three places: Worcester, Ayer and Hookset, […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/low-l-arraignment01-1.jpg?w=467 "AYER — A judge dismissed charges against ten protesters accused of blocking a freight train delivering coal to a New Hampshire power plant in the early Sunday morning. The protest was part of a larger action over the weekend that stopped a train delivering coal to Merrimack Station in three places: Worcester, Ayer and Hookset, […]")
AYER — A judge dismissed charges against ten protesters accused of blocking a freight train delivering coal to a New Hampshire power plant in the early Sunday morning. The protest was part of a larger action over the weekend that stopped a train delivering coal to Merrimack Station in three places: Worcester, Ayer and Hookset, […]
![AYER — After two decades of fundraising and development, the Ayer Commuter Rail parking facility had its grand opening ceremony Monday morning. Town and state officials were present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, officially opening the $5 million, two-level parking garage at 3 Groton St. The 180-space garage offers additional parking to commuters who use the […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/low-l-ayerparking-1.jpg?w=281 "AYER — After two decades of fundraising and development, the Ayer Commuter Rail parking facility had its grand opening ceremony Monday morning. Town and state officials were present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, officially opening the $5 million, two-level parking garage at 3 Groton St. The 180-space garage offers additional parking to commuters who use the […]")
![Two high-ranking brothers of the Latin Kings oversaw brutal beatings and attempted murders in New Bedford as a bloody gang war escalated with the death of a teenager in October, a prosecutor and gang task force agent said in a detention hearing Monday. Michael Alvarado, a gang task force agent, called the New Bedford Latin […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/kingsnl019-1-1.jpg?w=280 "Two high-ranking brothers of the Latin Kings oversaw brutal beatings and attempted murders in New Bedford as a bloody gang war escalated with the death of a teenager in October, a prosecutor and gang task force agent said in a detention hearing Monday. Michael Alvarado, a gang task force agent, called the New Bedford Latin […]")
![PEPPERELL – After 34 years in town, Colin and Angela Howells are looking to greener pastures. But that doesn’t mean they’re leaving their furry clientele behind. The owners of Dayglyn Kennels are planning to retire and looking to transfer their permits for the business at 41 Cranberry St. to new owners. Those potential new owners, […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/low-l-pepperellkennel-1.jpg?w=249 "PEPPERELL – After 34 years in town, Colin and Angela Howells are looking to greener pastures. But that doesn’t mean they’re leaving their furry clientele behind. The owners of Dayglyn Kennels are planning to retire and looking to transfer their permits for the business at 41 Cranberry St. to new owners. Those potential new owners, […]")
![WESTFORD — Do you like to whisper? How about singing at the North Pole? If you crave spaghetti with syrup, then the Viking Theatre Company has a show for you. Nashoba Valley Technical High School students will bring everybody’s favorite elf to life with four performances of “Elf, The Musical.” Showtimes are Thursday, Dec. 12, […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/low-z-elf-1.jpg?w=279 "WESTFORD — Do you like to whisper? How about singing at the North Pole? If you crave spaghetti with syrup, then the Viking Theatre Company has a show for you. Nashoba Valley Technical High School students will bring everybody’s favorite elf to life with four performances of “Elf, The Musical.” Showtimes are Thursday, Dec. 12, […]")
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Health boards deem church events as potluck
AYER – After spending a month trying to clarify her efforts, Cyndi Lavin earned a victory last week as the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health and the Ayer Board of Health have deemed her Stone Soup Kitchen Potluck officially as a potluck. Lavin had appeared in front of the Ayer Board of Health twice in […]
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![LOWELL — The battle to keep Minor League Baseball in Lowell — and 41 other communities across the nation — continued on Tuesday with the formation of the Save Minor League Baseball Task Force, headed by U.S. Reps. Lori Trahan and Dave McKinley, of West Virginia. “Together along with our colleagues we will make perfectly […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/LOW-Z-spinners2-1.jpg?w=467 "LOWELL — The battle to keep Minor League Baseball in Lowell — and 41 other communities across the nation — continued on Tuesday with the formation of the Save Minor League Baseball Task Force, headed by U.S. Reps. Lori Trahan and Dave McKinley, of West Virginia. “Together along with our colleagues we will make perfectly […]")
Push to ‘Save Minor League Baseball’ continues
LOWELL — The battle to keep Minor League Baseball in Lowell — and 41 other communities across the nation — continued on Tuesday with the formation of the Save Minor League Baseball Task Force, headed by U.S. Reps. Lori Trahan and Dave McKinley, of West Virginia. “Together along with our colleagues we will make perfectly […]
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![DUNSTABLE — Dunstable Girl Scout Troop 82693 spent a recent afternoon performing community service at Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry at Devens. The troop helped the staff sort and package hundreds of pounds of food in preparation for Thanksgiving to help local families in need, in addition to bringing in food donations. The Girl Scouts […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/low-z-mysundunstablescouts-1.jpg?w=413 "DUNSTABLE — Dunstable Girl Scout Troop 82693 spent a recent afternoon performing community service at Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry at Devens. The troop helped the staff sort and package hundreds of pounds of food in preparation for Thanksgiving to help local families in need, in addition to bringing in food donations. The Girl Scouts […]")
Dunstable Girl Scouts help stock food pantry
DUNSTABLE — Dunstable Girl Scout Troop 82693 spent a recent afternoon performing community service at Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry at Devens. The troop helped the staff sort and package hundreds of pounds of food in preparation for Thanksgiving to help local families in need, in addition to bringing in food donations. The Girl Scouts […]
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![14th annual Holiday Greens sale at the Williams Barn on Chicopee Row in Groton.]( "14th annual Holiday Greens sale at the Williams Barn on Chicopee Row in Groton.")
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![Nashoba Valley a magical region following early snowfall]( "Nashoba Valley a magical region following early snowfall")
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![Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School played Nashoba Valley Technical High School on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 during their Thanksgiving Eve game in Fitchburg.]( "Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School played Nashoba Valley Technical High School on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 during their Thanksgiving Eve game in Fitchburg.")
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![Greater Lowell Tech vs Lowell Catholic football]( "Greater Lowell Tech vs Lowell Catholic football")
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![The 21st annual veteran’s program at Ayer Shirley Regional High School]( "The 21st annual veteran’s program at Ayer Shirley Regional High School")
