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The Westford Academy girls volleyball team had no problem taking care of business against Billerica, earning a three-set sweep on Monday. The Grey Ghosts won by scores of 25-18, 25-18 and 25-20 in a non-league match. Leading the way for Westford were senior setter Lia Clancy with 20 assists, senior outside hitter Norah Schweitzer with 11 kills, five blocks, one ace, Kaitlyn Pepin with seven kills and two blocks, and Aanya Surampudi with seven digs. For Billerica, Kendra Marino (six kills), Emma Johnson (eight assists), Meghan Downs (six assists) and Avery Townsend (six service points) all played well in defeat.…

Kirill Kaprizov may soon sign a new contract with the Minnesota Wild. He is entering the last year of his five-year deal, and is waiting for an extension from the Wild. NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported the Kaprizov signing news on Tuesday. He believes the deal will be worth $120 million over eight years. That means $15 million per year, the highest in NHL history. “I’m thinking that it’s very possible that we see a Kirill Kaprizov extension with the Minnesota Wild materialize over the next week,” Seravalli said on Tuesday, via B/R Ice. “I believe this to be a…

After organizers cut short Stage 11 of the Vuelta a España to avoid mass protests at the finish line in Bilbao, they were faced with a choice: protect their race or protect Israel–Premier Tech. Protestors made clear both their disgust over the Israeli team’s participation in the Spanish Grand Tour and their continued commitment to haranguing the team if Vuelta organizers did not remove them from the race. Despite the protests and calls from within the peloton for IPT’s removal, organizers stuck by Sylvan Adams’s squad, hoping things would die down once the race left the Basque region.Things did not…

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When it comes to stewarding funds well, good nonprofit financial management and transparency is more than a value; it’s a necessity. However, nonprofit leaders juggle complex financial responsibilities while staying accountable to donors, grantmakers, and their communities—which can make financial transparency difficult to maintain. But, with the right tools and processes, transparency isn’t just a strategic advantage that builds trust and supports mission success; it’s easy to provide, as well. In this guide, let’s explore the ways nonprofits can ensure complete transparency with supporters and community members. 1. Understand Why Financial Transparency Matters Financial transparency is how your nonprofit builds…

From safety to stability: Access to move-on accommodation after refugeFrom Safety to Stability: Access to move-on accommodation after refuge explores the journeys of survivors who are ready to leave refuge and move-on into long-term or permanent housing. To do this, we looked at On Track data from 34 refuge services across England and by conducting focus groups with frontline refuge workers. We found that the length of time survivors spend in refuge is significantly increasing caused by three main barriers to sourcing move-on accommodation, notably local authority housing teams’ lack of understanding of the legal rights of survivors. The report illustrates that…

Special to the Record   Alice Murillo The Neighborhood Developers (TND) is proud to announce that Alice Murillo will be honored at this year’s Raise the Roof celebration for her contributions and unwavering dedication to the TND Board of Directors. Alice joined the Board in March 2016, serving as Board President from September 2018 to October 2024, and has been a powerful advocate for affordable housing and community-driven development throughout her tenure. Murillo’s connection to TND began through her role as Associate Provost of the Chelsea Campus at Bunker Hill Community College, where she served as the college’s representative to…

The race has attracted a Supreme Court justice, the vice president of the United States, a governor, a TV game show host and Oprah Winfrey. Todd Fletcher and Jim Scanlon aren’t national celebrities like Winfrey & Co., but they are extremely motivated to reach the finish line at the Marine Corps Marathon. Former Chelmsford High hockey and football teammates, Fletcher and Scanlon have a special reason to run the 26.2 miles from Arlington, Va., to Washington, D.C., and back to Arlington on Sunday, Oct. 26. The duo will compete in the event’s 50th anniversary race for the Travis Manion Foundation…

Capturing three consecutive Div. 1 high school girls volleyball state championships might be enough reason for Newton North to ease up on the gas pedal. No such luck. “The girls bring a lot of hard work to the season,” said Newton North coach Nile Fox. “They make goals in the beginning of the season and go after all of them. A lot of success comes from the preparation we do. We practice hard work on things that we struggle with and we make sure we know all that we can about our opponents.” Challengers await, but in chasing another crown,…

Patriots “We all know on the defensive side of the ball, the sky’s the limit for us.” Harold Landry recorded 2.5 sacks on Sunday against the Raiders. Barry Chin/The Boston Globe The Patriots have plenty of work to do after a 20-13 setback against the Raiders on Sunday afternoon.  Drake Maye doesn’t think he has ‘too much on his plate’ and more from WEEI interview ‘Game 1 is always the hardest’: Patriots veteran shares perspective on Will Campbell’s debut But, speaking after the loss, Patriots captain Harold Landry III offered up plenty of optimism about New England’s ceiling on the…