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Abbie Axon, a 17-year-old scout in Troop 28 in Dunstable, sends care packages to 38 children in the pediatric wing of Seven Hills Extended Care in Groton. Seven Hills is a skilled nursing community that cares for severely disabled people who need 24- hour care.
Seven Hills is under "...
If the Red Sox come calling, faithful fans, Jane Mingolelli and Susan Weeks, are ready to step up if needed. Photo courtesy Pat Ruby
The Groton Garden Watering Trough Committee, under the chairmanship of Sue Houde (r.) focusses on the seasonal design of the troughs, located in West Groton and Groton Center. This committee plants, maintains and waters the troughs, and changes the plantings based on the season. She and member Connie Sartini (l) prepare the planters to welcome spring and the warmer weather with a selection of colorful flowers. (Photo by Linda Loren)
Candow has done a lot of work with Autism and involving the Groton Police Department in such efforts. Just recently, he concluded an Autism Awareness program with the Department that was met with an enthusiastic response from the community.
by Robert Stewart
When Groton Police Officer Gordon Candow learned that his oldest son had been diagnosed with Autism more than a dozen years ago, his world changed forever and in ways that are still revealing themselves today.
His world went from one of a young family expecting...
This old pine tree fell at the opening of the Bates Trail off Old Ayer Road. Neighbors arrived to inspect. Both photos by Steve Lieman
• One-third spending more on more expensive liquor.
• One in five shop online specifically to cheer themselves up.
• Infographic showing emotional spending stats across the U.S.
The switch from doing most things in real life to practically living online full-time, has been a good...
MCPHS University Dean's List
Kiley Lawton, a native of Groton and pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Premedical and Health Studies at MCPHS University, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester. Kiley will graduate from the Boston campus in 2021.
Nastia Subaciute, a...
Every St, Patrick's Day meal-in-a-bag came with a green carnation, thanks to Groton Women's Club volunteers. Photos by Steve Lieman
The Groton Woman's Club Senior Meals Committee continued the initiative of take-out/drive-through meals started by Kathy Shelp, COA Director. The intent of the program is to stay connected with senior residents and to lessen the isolation experienced by so many. On St Patrick's Day over 80 take...
Colgate University Dean's Award
Gardner Thors, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2024, has earned the fall 2020 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence. Thors is an Environmental Studies major and a graduate of Groton School, from Groton. Students who receive a term grade point...
Officer Peter Breslin, who is assigned to GDRMS as the School Resource Officer, took 1st place with the DARE car, crushing the competition winning three of the four heats between First Responders! Sergeant Rachael Bielecki came in second winning one heat; while her car looked fast in red with gold...