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Born one minute apart, Shelby and Bodie Caissie became Eagle Scouts with just under a year between ceremonies

Contrary to what most would think, there’s nothing usual about a graduation ceremony for a school incorporated in 1792 and founded in 1793. In fact, despite its relatively clockwork appearance every spring, new names, new faces and new locations on campus make the annual affair unique unto itself.

For Jesse Loughlin, owner and founder of Blue Mountain Painting, projects run the gamut from basic touch-ups to complete exterior repaints. Although quality is the main product, trust is what it’s all about.

You can add “Magnus” to the Hudson Police Department’s roster of canine officers. Soon, the black Labrador retriever will join officer Cameron O’Toole on the beat, and four-legged members of the department “Murf” and “Jocko.”

Now open! This is just a glimpse, so come experience history in person any weekend through November. #MuseumShips #QuincyMA

While the Grant Rink usually rocks thanks to Lawrence Academy’s hockey teams, on Sunday, April 12, 2026, the concrete, iceless arena floor bopped to the sound of pump-up music fueling the 30 or so students gathered to make over 10,000 meals for distribution through Rise Against Hunger.

On the night of April 10 at Goodnow Brothers Elementary School, Kerrissey, a Hudson resident and foreman for the City of Marlborough, looked lovingly at his daughter, Rosanna. It was the latest edition of the Marlborough Lions Father-Daughter Dance.

98 likes, 0 comments - lawrenceacademy on April 13, 2026: "Lawrence Academy has been partnering with Rise Against Hunger for over a decade, and the annual meal-packaging event has become an exciting community service opportunity for our Spartans

Each month, the Minuteman Chapter of the Armor Modeling and Preservation Society (Minuteman AMPS) holds its “Monthly Meeting and Scale Model Build Day” at the American Heritage Museum (AHM).

During the April 1 game against Kimball Union Academy, Tyler Streeter '26 scored his 100th goal. Conveniently, [athletic photographer] Adam Richins was there and got a picture of the celebration!

Guest John Bishop Jr. joins host Mike Celestino for a discussion of the first two episodes of "Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord." Plus voice actors Sam Witwer and Gideon Adlon stop by to talk about their characters.

The most recent production of the classic story, this one by the arts programs of Groton School and Lawrence Academy, certainly hit the same marks as the original stage and film productions. However, those significant cultural and social marks were also hit during the preparation of the show by so many Zeebs and Spartans.

“We are so excited to welcome you to our upcoming SEED group,” said Majeski-Roberge. “SEED is an opportunity to connect within the community, and we are offering it here at Lawrence Academy.

Did you know that Hudson boasts a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York? Yes, one of Hudson’s own — Wilbert Robinson, who was born in Hudson in 1864, and died in Atlanta in 1934 — lives forever in the hallowed halls of Cooperstown.

155 likes, 0 comments - lawrenceacademy on March 19, 2026: "That’s a wrap on #LAWinterim 2026. All our groups made their way back to campus yesterday, for Mr. Hawgood’s favorite part of the year, Winterim Wrap-up. Our Spartans (and their families),

A 54-44 victory over Gov’s will send the no. 4-seeded Spartans down I-495 toward Middletown, Rhode Island and Purgatory Road as they attempt to slay the no. 1 seed Dragons of St. George's School, who earned their spot in the NEPSAC semifinals off the strength of a 56-50 win over St. Luke’s School in the quarterfinals of the tournament.

Two of Lawrence Academy’s varsity teams will represent the school in NEPSAC's version of March Madness, as the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams each earned berths in the postseason.

159 likes, 0 comments - lawrenceacademy on October 31, 2025: "Happy Halloween🎃🎃🎃 - Fall Spirit Week concludes with today's holiday shenanigans, including an advisory costume parade! #trickortreat #golaspartans #halloween #grotonma

For many who attend Lawrence Academy, "Mountain Day" is one of the most memorable days every year. This tradition began in 1879, and depending on the weather, we’ve been doing a version of it ever since.