There’s a unique holiday display outside a West Main Street home, featuring 25 animal decorations across the front lawn. The owners affectionally call these their “tinselmals.” While these are outdoor decorations, when you drive by you take away the feeling of looking into a department store’s holiday window, from days past with penguins, reindeer, snowmen and other … [Read more...] about Magical Holiday Light Display on West Main Street Features Special Touches
The Christmas Light Show Returns on East Main Street
The Christmas Light Show begins tonight at an East Main Street home near the Ayer Rotary. As in past years, the home is decorated in a beautiful light display that flashes a spread of colors to a musical lineup. One minute you’re in everyday Ayer and the next, it’s just, “Wow.” The light display shows every 30 minutes daily, between 5 and 10:30 p.m. It is expected to run … [Read more...] about The Christmas Light Show Returns on East Main Street
Ayer Police Department Offers Citizens Police Academy
The Ayer Police Department recently announced it will be offering a citizens police academy from January 3, 2026 through March 7, 2026. Anyone who lives or works in Ayer is eligible to apply. There is no cost, but you must be at least 17 years old. This program will be offered on Saturday mornings in the Community Room at the Ayer Police Station. Here is a link to the … [Read more...] about Ayer Police Department Offers Citizens Police Academy
We Want To Feature Holiday Light Displays By Ayer Residents
The Ayer News is looking to feature 2-3 holiday light displays set up by Ayer residents. We would love to come check out your holiday light display, take a few photos, ask a few questions and write a story to share with other residents. It's special when you take time to decorate your home for the holidays. You don't necessarily have to have the flashiest, biggest light … [Read more...] about We Want To Feature Holiday Light Displays By Ayer Residents
Thanksgiving Football: Ayer-Shirley HS Wins After Double Overtime Against Littleton
In high school football, the Ayer-Shirley Panthers win the Thanksgiving Day game against the Littleton Tigers, 26-20, after a double-overtime (Source: The Lowell Sun reporting). Subscription access required. The game was played at Alumni Field in Littleton on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Football: Ayer-Shirley HS Wins After Double Overtime Against Littleton