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Editorial: A Lesson in Local News
Over the holiday weekend, my family and I took a little trip to the Book Mill in Montague, Massachusetts. It’s a wonderful place to spend an afternoon, and while browsing the she
Benton Mackaye Talk And Walk
By Meredith Marcinkewicz Benton MacKaye was one of Shirley’s most famous residents. His legacy included protecting and enjoying our natural environment in Shirley and along the h
US Army Field Band Celebrating The 250th
By Meredith Marcinkewicz In honor of the 250th Birthday of our country, the Shirley 250th Committee is sponsoring a special performance on Saturday November 7th at 7:00 p.m. at Aye
Youth Basketball Sign-Ups
Summer is gone and it will soon be time for winter sports activities. The younger children can learn basketball skills right here in Shirley while older children combine activities
Nor’easter Cancels Trail Run
By Meredith Marcinkewicz According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the definition of a nor’easter, like we had last weekend, is a storm that forms
Last 2026 Shaker Site Tour
Photos and text by Meredith Marcinkewicz Eleven buildings constructed for the Shirley Shaker Community between 1793 and 1908 remain on the property of the Massachusetts Corrections
Visit The Shirley Shaker Village
There was a community of Shakers living in Shirley from 1793 – 1908. Formally known as the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, they believed in communal l
Shirley Pumpkin Fest Needs Your Creativity!
By Dawn Kenney Shirley Pumpkin Fest returns to the Shirley Center Town Common on Sunday, October 11, from 3–8 p.m., bringing an afternoon and evening of free family fun for all a
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