Staff Writer AYER -- In an effort to move forward with the regionalization of the Ayer-Lunenburg-Shirley school districts, Ayer Interim Superintendent George Frost suggested the Regionalization Planning Board hire a consultant to construct a regional school budget, for a cost comparison between regional and non-regional.   Full Story

By Gayle Simone Staff Writer AYER -- The Ayer-Lunenburg-Shirley School District Regionalization Planning Board met with Christine Lynch, from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), at the Page Hilltop Elementary School to discuss the status of the three towns' planning for school regionalization.   Full Story

HARVARD -- More often than not, the path to the Central Mass. Division 3 boys soccer championship goes through Harvard.   Full Story

By Don Eriksson Staff Writer DEVENS -- The failure of disposition option 2B almost two years ago brought Devens development oversight back to what is outlined in the original master plan of 1996, and MassDevelopment wants to change some of the environmental stipulations.   Full Story

The hum of conversation, the lure of refreshments and artful furnishings provided a backdrop for a recent evening gathering at Caroline Collins' new salon "Ursa," at 4 Ashby State Road in Fitchburg.   Full Story

HARVARD -- The Harvard Lions 11th annual Fall Festival and Craft Fair will include an extended roster of crafters and hobbyists showcasing an eclectic array of crafts, skills, hobbies and wares that range from vegetable to mineral to animal.   Full Story

SHIRLEY -- Justin M. Reischutz, Shirley, was among the approximately 4,000 students in nearly 100 majors who received undergraduate degrees from the University of Massachusetts Amherst this spring at commencement ceremonies held May 24, 2008 at the Warren P.   Full Story