News
Factual, long-term news
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Recent NASA Discoveries
With rapidly improving technology, space organizations like NASA have been making discoveries more often than ever. With NASA’s recent James Webb Space Telescope, new findings are being reported daily, like Sagittarius B2, a new moon orbiting Uranus, and many others. New stars have been forming in the Milky Way Galaxy, and thanks to the new
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An Acton Revitalization
Drivers, the wait is over, construction at Kelly’s Corner is about to end! Scheduled for the winter, all construction should be finished except for some final touches in the spring. What work remains? Well, an interview with John Mangiaratti, our town manager, reveals these answers. Kelly’s Corner has been worked on for the past three
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Tiny Change, Big Impact
The Federal Reserve, the nation’s central bank, cut interest rates in October for the first time in 2025. That means borrowing money—whether for a car loan, a mortgage, or even on credit cards—might start to become a little cheaper over time (Wall Street Journal; Reuters). So why the change? The U.S. economy has been slowing
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STEM Fair
On November 7th, DiscoverSTEM returned for its 9th edition since its 2005 debut, providing a hands-on STEAM night for families, students, and the AB community. Organized by AB STEAM (Acton-Boxborough Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), it brought together STEM professionals, businesses, and non-profits directly to you, in a reverse science fair format, showcasing demos
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The Rebirth: ABRHS Football Team
The Acton Boxborough Football team has shown remarkable growth this season, demonstrating the results of perseverance, hard work, and teamwork. With improved plays and performances, the team truly transformed on the field. Once underestimated, the team is now thriving and on the rise. Previously, the football team hasn’t exactly been known for their success. They
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Update On Our Borders
Immigration has always been a voting issue at the forefront of U.S. politics. What new immigration policies are coming to light under President Trump’s second term? In the past five months, mass restrictions on immigration have been enacted, such as heightened vetting and stricter rules for visa types. Recently, the longstanding protections barring immigration enforcement
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Policies & Priorities
A new school year brings updates, including the “Rev Mart” open-grade book system and increased supervision in the hallways. These changes were made to improve your experience around AB, from buying snacks to checking your grades, and even how supervision works during class and break times. Here is a glance at what is new and
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Triple E: Everything You Need to Know
We often hear about Triple E, but many don’t know what it actually stands for—Eastern Equine Encephalitis. This lack of awareness is partly due to the rarity of the disease, with only ten cases reported in the United States and outbreaks occurring every ten to twenty years. While Triple E is not something to be
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Teacher Interview: Señora Savukoski
Learn more about Señora Savukoski: advice, reflections, and more!