GROTON -- It is a sad fact that too many young people in the Groton-Dunstable area continue to consume alcohol, despite rigorous attempts to discourage the practice.   Full Story

WOBURN -- After he was confronted about lying for more than a year by denying he'd seriously injured his then-girlfriend's 10-month-old baby, Bertram Dean-Lopez, in his first public statement, admitted he lied to everyone, including police, his girlfriend and his family because he was ashamed of himself.   Full Story

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Sports Editor LITTLETON -- The Ayer baseball team was looking to solidify its post-season chances with a road encouter at Littleton, and the Panthers did just that with an outstanding all-around effort.   Full Story

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DEVENS -- Senior officers, NCOs and soldiers of the 94th Regional Readiness Command's (RRC) Headquarters and Headquarters Company traversed the wilds of South Post's hills, ponds and underbrush armed with compasses and azimuth directions to red and white stakes planted deep in the woods.   Full Story

A question posed at next week's Annual Town Election will ask voters to approve a new charter for Groton.   Full Story

Pepperell's Chef on Wheels has parked its homemade food in a new spot. "Sandy's Lunch Box" celebrated its grand opening on May 9.   Full Story

Correspondent GROTON -- With the help of a innovative device called the Human Race Machine, faculty and students at Lawrence Academy were able recently to deepen an ongoing campus discussion about race.   Full Story

DEVENS -- The Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School's method of using senior exhibits in lieu of standardized tests to assess students is one of the many things that make it unique.   Full Story