As Father’s Day quickly approaches, many of us will struggle to find the perfect gift for the dad who often appears to have everything he needs.

WILMINGTON — In a scene reminiscent of the summer of 2014 when Mar­ket Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas was fired by his cousin, the Demou­las family and their grocery empire is again making headlines.

NORTH READING — On Saturday, June 14, 2025, The Massachusetts Antique Fire Apparatus Association will hold their 48th Anniversary Antique Fire Apparatus Parade and Show.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Planning Board met on June 2, 2025 at town hall.

TEWKSBURY — De­spite the threat of rain, more than 20 people set out on Saturday to ex­plore the new Chandler Well Fields trail in Tewks­bury. Led by Open Space and Recreation Plan Com­mittee Chair Tom Bran­chaud, residents from Tewksbury and surrounding communities had the chance to see the…

TEWKSBURY — On May 29, 2025, graduating seniors from TMHS were recognized for their achievements in world language during a ceremony honoring recipients of the State Seal of Biliteracy.

TEWKSBURY — VFW 8164 is changing it up this year. Instead of their annual golf tournament, the group, which is a staple in the Tewksbury veterans community, is trying a mo­torcycle “bike” run instead.

The warm summer months often create a perfect sce­nario for partaking in the refreshing tropical fruits that are in peak season this time of year.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Select Board met on May 20, 2025 at town hall with all in attendance.

TEWKSBURY — Lily Gigante has had a cow in her garage since April.

LOWELL — Through the annual Doors Open Lowell program, echoes of the Mill City’s past are made av­ailable for the public once a year during this celebration of architecture and urban culture. Now in its 20th year, the program is the first of its kind in the country offering behind the scenes…

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury School Commit­tee met on May 21, 2025 and received a presentation on special education cost trends and the sustainability of special education services across the state.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury School Com­mittee met on May 21, 2025 at the Center Ele­mentary School for a number of end-of-year recognitions.

Travel is all about leaving your comfort zone — ex­ploring a new place, meeting people and seeing how a different part of the world lives. Experiencing historical sites, architectural mar­vels and natural beauties are a core part of why we travel, but once you’ve ex­plored the top tourist si…

As the calendar’s page turns to the month of June, we enter the official start of the hot summer season.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Planning Board met on May 12, 2025 at town hall. All were in attendance except for Karen DiFruscia.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Board of Health met for its regular meeting on May 15. Mem­ber Christine Janeczak was not present. Assist­ant Town Manager Steve Sadwick is filling the role of health director while Shannon Gillis is on ma­ternity leave.

TEWKSBURY — The Town of Tewksbury will celebrate Memorial Day with a ceremony that will take place on Mon­day, May 26, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. at the Tewksbury Cemetery.

TEWKSBURY — Did you know that the trees that line the TMHS driveway are quiet participants in a long-term ecological re­search program, aimed at tracking the climate’s ef­fect on trees? Coming up on 20 years of participation, Tewksbury students have contributed the long­est running collectio…

As the spring and summer salad season approaches, it's a great time of year to add more leafy greens to your every day diet.

As spring in New Eng­land begins to offer warm­er weather, our attention turns to the great outdoors.

TEWKSBURY — From the endeavors of Samuel Hunt II crossing the Mer­rimack River to protect English settlers and the Praying Indians of Wa­me­sit, to recognition of Tewksbury as the carnation growing capital of the world, the long-de­sired documenting of the history of The ‘Bury has finally co…

TEWKSBURY — The second night of Town Meet­ing was held on May 7, 2025, at Tewks­bury Me­mo­rial High School. Town Mo­derator Dustin Weir welcomed participants and reminded them of ground rules for engaging in re­spectful debate at Town Meeting.

TEWKSBURY — The season of construction is upon us, and in Tewks­bury that means continued work on Route 38/ Main Street. As part of an ongoing corridor im­provement plan, the south end of the town is finally getting some attention.

TEWKSBURY — An in­formation session will be held virtually on June 4, 2025 at 6 p.m. for those in­terested in participating in the affordable housing lottery for The Residences at Tewksbury, located at 1775 Andover St.

LOWELL — It seems that the Merrimack Val­ley area is once again be­ing affected by recent budget cuts from the Trump istration, this time in regards to a popular, an­nual community event.

If you’re seeking adventure on the West Coast, look no further than Santa Cruz. Sitting at the northern tip of Monterey Bay, this quirky and historic ci­ty embodies classic Cali­fornia culture while preserving the natural beauty of the region.

TEWKSBURY — Stu­dents from the John F. Ryan Elementary School were recognized recently for their participation in the Patriot’s Pen essay con­test, a scholarship program of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The annual essay contest focuses on the topics of democracy and patriotism and the vision…

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury School Com­mittee met on April 30, 2025 at the Center Ele­men­tary School.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Select Board met on April 29, 2025 at town hall.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Planning Board met on April 28, 2025 at Tewksbury Town Hall.

TEWKSBURY — The first night of annual Town Meeting was held on May 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at Tewks­­bury Memorial High School. 115 residents at­tended the two-and-a-half hour long meeting.

Sunday, May 11, 2025 is Mo­­thers Day.

TEWKSBURY — A broken pipe. A running toilet. A dripping faucet. These, among many other factors, could be contributing to a higher-than-expected wa­ter bill. As the town’s triannual bills arrive in mailboxes, some residents are expressing surprise over their charges.

TEWKSBURY — For the third year in a row, Tewksbury has earned Tree City Status from the Arbor Day Founda­tion. As part of this new designation, the Tewks­bury Garden Club has continued its collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library and celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, April 25.

A sure sign that spring has arrived is seeing the happy, colorful faces of the pansy plant that often adorns front step planters and decorative flower beds in April and May.

TEWKSBURY — Despite the rain, Tewksbury residents came out on Satur­day to participate in the spring town clean up, hosted by the Tewksbury Beautification Committee and the Open Space and Recreation Plan Commit­tee.

TEWKSBURY — On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Lazy River Products opened its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony, becoming the first retail cannabis dispensary open in the Town of Tewks­bury.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Board of Health held its monthly meeting on April 17. Newly elected member Pamela LeFave was welcomed by chairperson Melissa Braga. Braga was also elected to serve a second term.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury School Com­mit­tee met on April 16, 2025 at the Center Elemen­tary School, welcoming newly elected member Ja­mey Cutelis, who previously served on the committee for nine years, and reelected member Kayla Biagioni-Smith.

TEWKSBURY — The war­­rant for the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting is online now for residents to review on the town’s web­ site at www.tewksbury-ma.gov. Here is an over­ view of the articles.

LEXINGTON — ­flicker in the pre-dawn hours on the Battle Green in Lex­ington on the morning of April 19. It’s 1775 and the local militia have been alerted by Paul Revere and William Dawes that British regulars are mar­ching toward Concord to take control of stockpiled munitions.

There is nothing quite like spending a relaxing Saturday afternoon browsing through your favorite book store.

In response to the rising crime of deed theft, the Middlesex North Re­gistry of Deeds has created an alert system that will notify deed holders via email if any document activity has occur­red against their property.

The month of April is famously known for its rainy weather that inevitably promises a lush late spring and summer season.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Planning Board met on April 7, 2025 at town hall.

TEWKSBURY — As the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington quickly approaches, cities and towns across the country are preparing celebrations.

TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Select Board met on April 9, 2025 at town hall.

BILLERICA — Hun­dreds of Merrimack Val­ley residents took to the Billerica Town Common on April 5 to participate in the nationwide Hands Off! pro-democracy protest to condemn actions of the Trump istration and Elon Musk to dismantle the federal government.

A beautiful basket of brightly colored Eas­ter eggs is arguably a recognized symbol of a springtime Easter celebration.