Elizabeth Kay Hope Sommer was born Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the first child of Allegra Harris and Brad Sommer of Marlborough. She is the granddaughter of Lorraine Kay and Eric Sommer of Canton, OH and Russell Hope Harris and Deborah Johnson of Groton.
Congratulations to our Middle School Science Olympiad Competitors! A big shout out to our amazing 7th graders: Azeem Anjum, Pratyush Malhan, Jake Daniel, Archit Pathak, Soorya Balaji and Russell Bigelow for representing our school at the Massachusetts Division of the Science Olympiad held on Saturday, March 7! They competed against multiple other teams from across Massachusetts, showing incredible dedication, teamwork and scientific thinking. Special congratulations to Jake and Archit, who earned 6th place overall in their event — an outstanding accomplishment in such a competitive field! Codi Bennett is a 7th grade Science teacher and coach for the GDMS Science Olympiad Team. Pictured left are Jake Daniel and Archit Pathak, the 6th-place finishers! Photo courtesy of Codi Bennett.
Nashoba Valley Technical High School recently welcomed 81 students to its chapters of the National Honor Society and/or National Technical Honor Society during a ceremony at the school.
To qualify for membership in the National Honor Society students must demonstrate scholarship, leadership,...
The winning Nashoba Tech team at the Massachusetts ProStart Competition includes, front, from left, Jillian Cambridge (Ayer), Samantha Richards (Chelmsford), Alexis Linstad (Chelmsford) and Chef-Instructor Carley Capraro; and, back row, Chef-Instructor Paul Wilson, Tyler Zerbinopoulos (Chelmsford) and Colby Hebert (Ayer). Photo courtesy Nashoba Tech
Their victory last year wasn’t just a flash in the pan.
Students and staff in the Culinary Arts program at Nashoba Valley Technical High School won first place for the second straight year at the Massachusetts ProStart Competition, held March 10 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
At the ProStart...
On Sunday, March 8, 2026, Aurelia Sanders, a Groton Brownie Girl Scout, won first place in the Brownie division of the district Pinewood Car Derby at Girl Scout Camp Cedar Hill in Waltham. Photo courtesy of proud mother, Julie Sanders.
..has been celebrated by Girl Guides and Girl Scouts worldwide since 1926. It is a day of international friendship and advocacy and focuses on addressing global issues. Our local Girl Scouts held a small event to recognize the 100th anniversary with a celebration of cultures. Several troops...
Carlo Perrotti of Groton, Class of 2029, has been named to Lafayette College ‘s Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must obtain an average of at least 3.60 with a full course load.
Abigail Anzivino of Groton, majoring in Biology, has been named to the Emmanuel College Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester.
Olivia O’Connor of Groton, double...
School nurse Amber Mendes of Varnum Brook Elementary School in Townsend has been awarded the Rising Star Award for Region 6 by the Massachusetts School Nurse Organization (MSNO).
MSNO’s Rising Star Award is a new annual recognition honoring school nurses who have been in the practice for less...
London Casavecchia of Groton has been named to the UMass Amherst fall 2026 Dean’s List. To be placed on the Dean’s List, an undergraduate must have full-time status and attain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on at least 12 graded credits.
The following local residents were named to the Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College for the Fall 2025 semester.
Faith A. Kosiba of Dunstable
Matthew D. Bellis of Groton
Taylor K. Wiercinski of Groton
Students who complete at least 12 credits of classes and achieve a grade point average of at...
