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Norton poses with a few of the toys she's collected thus far.

Meg Norton’s kindness snowballs this holiday season with toy drive

Kate Kelly, Co-Editor-in-Chief Nov 24, 2025

A colorful assortment of Play-Doh. Two stuffed animals with stitched-on smiles. Books lined with crisp stickers and incalculable potential. Each toy stacks atop another, flowing up the walls of cascading cardboard. They linger in school hallways, lobbies, and even a district court office, but they are...

Pats are busy signing autographs.

New England Patriots school Westford in charity basketball

Dinesh Shanthakumar, Staff Writer Jun 6, 2017

On Monday, June 5th Westford hosted the New England Patriots at WA for the annual charity basketball game. Six Patriots players laced up and went to town with the basketball. The Westford team was comprised of members of the Westford schools’ faculty, students, and Westford community members. The...

Left: Matthew Davidopoulos Right: One of McAleese's bracelets

Miles for Matthew

Mar 7, 2014
Kathleen McAleese, a Westford Academy junior, is currently selling bracelets to help raise money to fund a handicap accessible van for Westford's Davidopoulos family. Their son, Matthew, was diagnosed with Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy in 2009.
Lend a helping hand for the Holidays

Lend a helping hand for the Holidays

Dec 4, 2012

By Jenny Watts Staff Writer Although it's easy to spend the holiday season cozied up by the fire, it's important to remember to help out those in need. Local charities are always looking for extra hands, especially during this time of the year. Loaves and Fishes, Wheat, and Toys for Tots are three...

Volleyball strikes down Cancer

Volleyball strikes down Cancer

Nov 16, 2012

By John Devereaux Staff Writer On Friday, October 26th, there was a volleyball game which helped raise money for cancer. This event was called Coaches vs. Cancer. Both the Junior Varsity and Varsity volleyball teams won against their rivals Acton-Boxborough. JV girls' volleyball team had an...