
Trahan accuses ICE of using Mass. 14-year-old as ‘hostage’ to target father for deportation
Congresswoman Lori Trahan, who represents Westford, accused federal immigration officials of holding a 14-year-old girl from her district “hostage,” in an attempt to target her father for deportation.
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Trahan accuses ICE of using Mass. 14-year-old as ‘hostage’ to target father for deportation
Congresswoman Lori Trahan, who represents Westford, accused federal immigration officials of holding a 14-year-old girl from her district “hostage,” in an attempt to target her father for deportation.

WA students prepare for annual charity dinner
WESTFORD — Students at Westford Academy will host their annual Empty Bowls Charity Dinner Thursday evening, raising funds for the Westford Food Pantry at the Cameron Senior Center. Organized by
Obituary: Mayleen Ruth Kelley
Mayleen Ruth Kelley, 66, passed away at home on Thursday, March 5. She was the wife of Stephen P. Kelley. The couple would have celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary this
The Kelly Girls, Baby Lapsit and more: Wednesday Whiteboard
WESTFORD — Here’s the March 11 edition of Wednesday Whiteboard, where WestfordCAT highlights important dates and events during the week in and around Westford. News and events around town: From
One hospitalized in two-car crash shutting down busy Westford intersection
A person was hospitalized following a two-car crash at a busy Westford intersection on Tuesday evening.
Roudenbush announces spring programs and events
WESTFORD — Roudenbush Community Center has released “Under The Arch,” featuring a variety of classes and events for children and adults as the spring season approaches. After several snowstorms and
WestfordCAT News – War Powers Resolution, Acton Rd. Car Crash, Town’s History of Slavery & More
Westford’s local news roundup for the week of March 9th, 2026
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Trahan accuses ICE of using Mass. 14-year-old as ‘hostage’ to target father for deportation
Congresswoman Lori Trahan, who represents Westford, accused federal immigration officials of holding a 14-year-old girl from her district “hostage,” in an attempt to target her father for deportation.

WA students prepare for annual charity dinner
WESTFORD — Students at Westford Academy will host their annual Empty Bowls Charity Dinner Thursday evening, raising funds for the Westford Food Pantry at the Cameron Senior Center. Organized by
Obituary: Mayleen Ruth Kelley
Mayleen Ruth Kelley, 66, passed away at home on Thursday, March 5. She was the wife of Stephen P. Kelley. The couple would have celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary this
The Kelly Girls, Baby Lapsit and more: Wednesday Whiteboard
WESTFORD — Here’s the March 11 edition of Wednesday Whiteboard, where WestfordCAT highlights important dates and events during the week in and around Westford. News and events around town: From
One hospitalized in two-car crash shutting down busy Westford intersection
A person was hospitalized following a two-car crash at a busy Westford intersection on Tuesday evening.
Roudenbush announces spring programs and events
WESTFORD — Roudenbush Community Center has released “Under The Arch,” featuring a variety of classes and events for children and adults as the spring season approaches. After several snowstorms and
WestfordCAT News – War Powers Resolution, Acton Rd. Car Crash, Town’s History of Slavery & More
Westford’s local news roundup for the week of March 9th, 2026
Home Delivery Subscription
Subscribe today!
Here’s How You Can Help Keep Local News Thriving
To make this printed news service sustainable and expand our coverage, we need subscribers like you. With enough community support, WestfordCAT can become Westford’s official newspaper of record – which means:
- Cost savings for the town on legal notices
- A more sustainable model for local journalism
- Expanded coverage of the stories that matter to you
- Keeping local news local
Public Channel
Comcast 8 – Verizon 35
Watch Live – Schedule
Education Channel
Comcast 99 – Verizon 33
Watch Live – Schedule
Government Channel
Comcast 9 – Verizon 34
Watch Live – Schedule