AYER -- Nashoba Valley Medical Center laid off nine employees in December, with CEO Steve Roach noting that business has slowed because cash-strapped consumers are putting off some medical procedures.   Full Story

TOWNSEND -- A report that North Middlesex Regional School District (NMRSD) Superintendent Dr. Maureen Marshall might request a waiver of the 180-day school year requirement remained unsubstantiated at mid-week.   Full Story

GROTON -- Powered by a dominant effort from junior forward Ryan Romich, the Groton-Dunstable boys basketball team advanced to the finals of the Crusader Holiday Basketball Tournament with an easy 64-28 victory over Bromfield on Saturday night.   Full Story

Staff Writer DEVENS -- As the presidential inauguration nears and the news is dominated by cabinet appointments and economic recovery plans, the staff of the Fort Devens Museum newsletter deemed this an appropriate time to review the presidential history of Fort Devens.   Full Story

Conclusion Not all delivery men brought food or drink to our West Newton home in the 1940s and 1950s.   Full Story

Although some stores kick off the "holiday season" on or before Halloween, we waited until the day after Thanksgiving to go to Santa's Village in Jefferson, N.   Full Story

Honors are students that have achieved all A's and B's for all of their 1stTerm courses. Congratulations to all!   Full Story