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I act as King Ahasuerus (right) in my temple's 2020 Purim Shpiel.

The story of Purim and how it is celebrated

Jack Zwirn, Reviews/Opinions Editor Mar 6, 2023

On March 6-7 of this year, Jewish people will celebrate the festival of Purim. Purim is arguably the most popular Jewish holiday as it is one of the more enjoyable and lighthearted holidays. Because the Jewish calendar is based on the moon cycle, Purim, like all Jewish holidays, falls on a different...

Delicious cookies that were homemade for the people to enjoy

All you can eat Chocolate Festival

Hannah Thomas, Staff Writer Feb 14, 2019

On Saturday, February 8 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Marks Church was the 27th annual Chocolate Festival. This was where people could eat as many chocolates as they wanted. There were many varieties of chocolates available for the guests to try and enjoy while raffles tickets being sold and the prizes,...

Springdell Farms sells their fresh, handpicked strawberries.

Top 5 foods at the Strawberries N’ Arts Festival

Kavya Desikan, Editor Jun 18, 2018

The Westford Strawberries N' Arts Festival is an annual event which takes place in the Westford Common that showcases great local food and art. Hosted by the First Parish Church United of Westford, it is one of the largest events in Westford. Read more about it here. Here are my favorite foods from...

Love Song, this year's WATA submission for METG Festival

Love Song’s simplicity succeeds at METG competition

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor Mar 7, 2018

Each year, Westford Academy Theater Arts presents a new, under forty minute play to submit to the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild festival competition. The cast and crew this year presented Love Song, by John Kolvenbach. The short play with its comedic elements is a sharp contrast from some of...

Girl Scouts in the Apple Blossom Parade

Luther crowned Apple Blossom Queen

May 21, 2014
Westford's 49th Kiwanis Apple Blossom Festival occurred on May 17th. Alicia Luther was crowned Apple Blossom Queen, and the Westford Sportsmen's Club was announced winner of the Roudenbowl.
Photo credit to ASA Photographic

Asher Lev wins finals

Apr 1, 2014
For the sixth time in seven years, Westford Academy Theater Arts has won the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild Festival. This past weekend, WATA placed at the festival for the fifth year in a row with the production of My Name is Asher Lev.
Detolla crowned festival Queen

Detolla crowned festival Queen

May 31, 2013

By Abby Cianciolo Photography Editor Growing up in Westford, the Apple Blossom festival is the largest event that happens during the year. From the carnival to the parade, it’s a major highlight for local residents of Westford and neighboring towns. For many young girls, it is a dream to...