With the COVID-19 global pandemic locking us all in our homes, it’s easy to feel powerless quarantined at home. However, you can actually help out from your own room with retail fundraisers. I am Koko Xu, a junior at Westford Academy. A friend Mia Tabor and I have raised nearly $1000 in less than...

Due to the difficult events of COVID-19, people have been trying to figure out what to do to occupy themselves since they cannot go out to large public places and events. However, this outbreak opens opportunities for people to perform outdoor activities and get in shape. One of the best activities to...

When a student leaves school to go home, they face the hardship of being lost because the school doesn't teach them basic life skills in any classes. Specifically, they struggle managing house management and everyday life skills. Among the many classes given, the administration has yet to incorporate...

    On Wednesday, February 6, boys' varsity hockey played against Chelmsford at the Skate 3 rink. WA won 3-2 against Chelmsford The first goal was scored by WA player senior, Kyle Wizst. Wizst made the first goal with nine minutes and nine seconds left in the first period. This...

Karma has been a favorite of many Westford residents for years now, combining the intricate flavors of American and Asian cuisine to make an Asian-Fusion restaurant. However, about a year ago, Karma went under construction for renovation. After the renovations were complete, Karma reopened its doors...

Each Saturday from November to February, Maxwell's in Chelmsford hosts the Winter Farmers' Market from 10 AM to 2 PM. The Market features vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, coffee, and more. More information regarding the market and special demonstrations can be found here.  

On Monday, December 16, 2019, Mr. Mac's in Westford opened their doors for the first time. Since I've been to the Tyngsboro location, I had very high hopes for this new dining spot in town. Thankfully, my expectations were exceeded. When I arrived at Mr. Mac's, I was greeted with a friendly welcome...

At the Westford School Committee’s most recent meeting on December 11, 2019, almost 100 Westford residents gathered at the Millennium School to attend Superintendent Bill Olsen and Assistant Superintendent Kerry Clery’s presentation regarding recent school budget cut proposals. In short, Olsen has...

On Thursday November 17, The Sunrise Movement Westford, the First Parish Church United of Westford, and Indivisible Westford Progressive Massachusetts held a Westford Climate Action Now Rally in the town center from 4 PM to 7 PM. Speakers, along with singing groups and members of the WA Chorus joined...

On Saturday October 5, the Westford Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization hosted an ice cream socia,l which raised a total of $9,150 ,from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM at Westford Academy in support of LacosteStrong, a fund to support Robinson Elementary School Principal Kevin Lacoste. Lacoste suffered lasting paralysis...

Lorraine Burns is a new addition to the faculty at Westford Academy. She has eleven years of experience teaching, and Burns is excited to be a new special education teacher at WA.  Q: Where were you educated? A: I attended Chelmsford High School and received both my bachelors and masters degrees...

In the previous installment of this budget series, we discussed some of the how and the why of Westford's school budget crunch. Now we break down the state aid formula, or money the state gives to make sure Massachusetts schools function at a minimum level, and outline all the ways in which it falls...