Inspired by a mom lost to breast cancer, ‘Love Local’ supports families
The nonprofit hopes to recast the breast cancer experience for families by offering financial help and support to those who’ve lost a loved one.
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At 92, award-winning Acton astrophysicist still searching the cosmos
Though he deflects all accolades, Frederick Seward’s focus on expanding the Einstein Observatory’s Guest Observer Program has made a global impact.
School Committee chair floats renaming Ripley Building for Ellen Garrison
The debate over whether to rename the newly built Acton Middle School after abolitionist Ellen Garrison prevails, despite voters urging the School Committee to move forward with the renaming.
Ransomware attack targeted Acton school system, superintendent says
It’s not clear whether the perpetrators accessed personal files, but several employees have reported data breaches.
This year, track the Countdown to 250 with The Acton Bridge
Our focus: How this milestone commemoration will involve and impact Concordians themselves.
Youth defining freedom: 1775, 1975, 2025
A year from our country’s 250th anniversary, what does freedom mean to American youth?
There’s one year to go to 250. Will Acton, and Concordians, be ready?
With past and future in mind, what will 250 mean to Acton and Concordians themselves?
Coming — or going — for Concord250? You have options if you plan ahead
Some can’t wait to come to Acton for the 250th anniversary of the Revolution’s start. Others may be thinking of getting out.
A capital idea: Concord250 and Acton Minute Men release commemorative coins
While unique, the two commemorative coins share common elements — and a donation price of $20.
Planning a revolutionary anniversary — with wisdom from the past
“You want to regularly assess threats that are possible and understand the worst-case scenario and how to manage it.”
Acton Observer: Patriots Day, past and future
Patriots Day meant the Battery firing their cannons at dawn, the opening of fishing season, the parade, and families.
Ask a reenactor: It’s not a ‘costume…’
How I ever managed to create colonial-style clothing for my entire family is a mystery.