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Groton native and New England Revolution Academy graduate, Malcolm Fry, has returned to action in MLS Next for the Revolution II. The 20-year-old forward recently returned from a leg injury, and wasted no time in making his presence felt. Fry was subbed on late in a scoreless game against New York City FC II, and scored the game winner in the 89th minute, beating the keeper with his right foot from a tight angle running down the right wing. Two games later Fry got his first start of the season, and opened the scoring for the Revs II in the opening moments of the second half. A pass came to Fry in the penalty box, in tight space his quick touches worked the ball inside the defender and onto his left foot, where he beat the keeper to the far post. The Revs went on to beat Columbus 2-1. Fry also contributed a goal and an assist in the Revs II subsequent 4-3 win over the Chicago Fire II. A deflected cross trickled into the penalty area, Fry was first to adjust and get a foot to it as the defender took him down from behind. Photo courtesy of the New England Revolution.

 
Meghan McElany, Greyson Duane and Andrew Kosiba were nominated as athletes of the year for X country and indoor track at the Central MA. Sports...

Nashoba Valley Technical High School student-athletes Hayden Caires, left, of Chelmsford and Khianna Ducharme of Groton, both incoming seniors, attended the recent Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Girls & Women in Sports event at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Hayden is captain of the girls soccer and girls basketball teams, and is in the Electrical Technology program. Khianna is captain of the tennis team, and is in the Cosmetology program.

 

At the July 1 GSGL scramble,  Team 7, Jane Barrett, Jim MacDonald, Dave Wilder and Dave Hallinan carded a three under par 32 for first place. Photo by Robert Mingolelli

 
Scramble #5, 7/1/25   1st: 32 Team 7 (Jane Barrett, Jim MacDonald,  Dave Wilder, Dave Hallinan)   2nd: 33 Team 1 (sub Lyda Budrys, Ken Akerley,...
Amanda Lacombe of Groton graduated with a B.S. in Accounting in May as part of the Class of 2025 from Roger Williams University, Bristol. RI.   
Madison Murphy of Groton received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Sociology from Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT during...
Karisa J. Gaudet, Christopher J. Hickman, Ryan M. Robichaud, and Jack A. Smelhurst, all of Groton, have been named to the Fitchburg State University’...
Julia Broughton of Groton graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Plymouth State University during...
Rachel Leung of Groton, Class of 2027, has been named to the Tufts University Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts...
Madison Dawes, Dakota Kerr and Samuel Santoro, all of Groton, were among the 46 recent graduates from Nashoba Valley Technical High School who earned...

News

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$189.6 Million Approved for Childcare Programs    The Legislature has approved and Gov. Maura...
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When Groton recently received approval for $28.5 million in new borrowing, it brought the town's...
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Obituaries

Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 2:42pm
It is with deep love and sorrow, we share the passing of our dad, Alford Dyson Jr. — a devoted...
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 2:40pm
Robert “Bob” Shaw, Jr. died peacefully in Groton on Friday, June 27, 2025 just two days short of...
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 3:35pm
Ellen Truitt Hargraves’ long and courageous journey came to a peaceful close on Sunday, June 15th....

Features

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   Gov. Baker vetoed and sent back to the Legislature a section of the cannabis bill that he...

Sports

Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 7:07pm

Groton native and New England Revolution Academy graduate, Malcolm Fry, has returned to action in MLS Next for the Revolution II. The 20-year-old forward recently returned from a leg injury, and wasted no time in making his presence felt. Fry was subbed on late in a scoreless game against New York City FC II, and scored the game winner in the 89th minute, beating the keeper with his right foot from a tight angle running down the right wing. Two games later Fry got his first start of the season, and opened the scoring for the Revs II in the opening moments of the second half. A pass came to Fry in the penalty box, in tight space his quick touches worked the ball inside the defender and onto his left foot, where he beat the keeper to the far post. The Revs went on to beat Columbus 2-1. Fry also contributed a goal and an assist in the Revs II subsequent 4-3 win over the Chicago Fire II. A deflected cross trickled into the penalty area, Fry was first to adjust and get a foot to it as the defender took him down from behind. Photo courtesy of the New England Revolution.

 
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 7:02pm
Meghan McElany, Greyson Duane and Andrew Kosiba were nominated as athletes of the year for X...
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 7:01pm

Nashoba Valley Technical High School student-athletes Hayden Caires, left, of Chelmsford and Khianna Ducharme of Groton, both incoming seniors, attended the recent Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Girls & Women in Sports event at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Hayden is captain of the girls soccer and girls basketball teams, and is in the Electrical Technology program. Khianna is captain of the tennis team, and is in the Cosmetology program.

 

Happenings

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    Please join us on Thursday July 17, 8-9 p.m. at the Groton Common (Main Street & Rte.  40,...
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    Christian Union Church in West Groton will be holding their annual YARDSALE AND LOBSTER ROLLS/...
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People

Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 3:31pm
Amanda Lacombe of Groton graduated with a B.S. in Accounting in May as part of the Class of 2025...
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 3:30pm
Madison Murphy of Groton received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Sociology from Eastern...
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 3:29pm
Karisa J. Gaudet, Christopher J. Hickman, Ryan M. Robichaud, and Jack A. Smelhurst, all of Groton,...

Schools

Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 12:25pm

Ribbon-cutting marks culmination of years of planning and partnership. Fay Raynor said, “It’s a symbol of what we can achieve when we come together.” Photo by Steve Lieman

 
Under bright June skies, hundreds gathered Tuesday to celebrate the opening of Florence Roche...
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 5:42pm
Shorty: Did you know Groton must take one more step to align with Dunstable before the school...
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Shorty: Did you know Groton students may soon be able to train for the trades without leaving their...

Letters

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Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 2:45pm
The Groton Hill Music Center has responded to the Planning Board's letter regarding lighting issues...
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We Grotonians are so fortunate to have the Fire Department, Police Department and Groton Electric...

Public Notices

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      In accordance with MGL Chapter 40A and the Townsend Zoning Bylaw, the Townsend Zoning Board...
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     The Dunstable Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 14, 2025, at...
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     Notice is hereby given that under General Laws Chapter 140 §157, the Town of Dunstable will...

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