Are You Boycotting Local Market Basket Stores?

Striking workers called for customers to boycott the grocery chain's 71 stores in northern New England.

Acton's Applied Intelligence Group Acquired, Plans Expansion

The software company was purchased by Originate, which is based in California.

Market Basket Supervisor, 7 Others Fired Amid Protests

Eight employees, including one who worked for the company for almost 50 years, lost their jobs in the wake of Market Basket employees show of solidarity to bring back ousted CEO Arthur T. Demoulas.

Market Basket Workers Risk Jobs to Rally for Ousted CEO

Hundreds of workers descended on Market Basket's headquarters in Tewksbury Friday for a rally as the company's leaders threatened to replace them.

Potential Pot Dispensary Nearby Clears Major Hurdle

Central Ave Compassionate Care was one of 11 proposed dispensaries that gained initial approval from the state Department of Public Health.

5 Jobs in Acton, Right Now

Looking for a job in Acton? Check out these leads from Career Builder.

5 Jobs in Acton, Right Now

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Should Willow Books Remain a Bookstore?

The store, which has operated since 1996, is up for sale.

Willow Books For Sale

Owner David Didriksen put the bookstore on the market as his retirement nears and he pursues a music career.

Acton Tech Firm Gets $5M Investment from Verizon

Newlans makes semiconductors for smartphones.

Acton Biotech Company Awarded Nearly $1M Grant

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center awarded the money.

Acton Toy Company Recreates Bobby Orr's 'The Goal'

OYO Sportstoys released a video recreating Bobby Orr's famous goal to win the 1970 Stanley Cup

CrossFit Reach Opens in Acton

The gym opened last month in a 10,000-square-foot space at 930 Main St.

Itsy Bitsy Thrifty Children’s Consignment Grand Opening This Weekend

High-end looking boutique consignment store set to open its doors May 3.

Kimball Farm Open for Season

The attraction is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.

Acton Lingerie Shop Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The store will have a 20 percent discount promotion.

Is The Wrong Job Better Than No Job At All?

How to make the best of a less than perfect job situation.

Uncle Sam Will Pay $3,000 To Give You The Flu

Healthy and under 50? Here's a way to make some quick money.

Is a Joint Bank Account the Secret to a Happy Marriage?

How sharing finances brought one couple closer together.

How to Make Sure You Can Always Find a Job

Follow these steps for lifetime job security.

Now Hiring: The Latest Local Job Postings in Acton

Acton Patch gives a roundup of local job opportunities.

Michaels, Latest Retailer to Warn of Possible Customer Data Breach

Federal law enforcement, security experts working on the situation.

Sweet Talkin' Man: Acton's Happy Chocolatier

On bacon, Buddhism, chili flakes and, of course, Valentine's Day.

One of Three Women Live At or Near Poverty, Shriver Report Finds

Two-thirds of women consider themselves the family breadwinner.

Best Companies to Work for in 2014

Google grabs the top slot yet again on Fortune list.

How Bad Moves on Social Media Could Damage Your Credit Score

Here's why you should think before you tweet. (Or Facebook. Or Instagram.)

W-2 Forms: Understanding Your Most Important Tax Document

This holds the key to a bigger tax refund.

Now Hiring: The Latest Local Job Postings in Acton

Acton Patch gives a roundup of local job opportunities.

Four Reasons Your Business Should Blog on Patch

Run a local business? Wondering how to make a greater online presence for your company? Here are four reasons starting a blog on Patch can help.

If You Have a Lane Cedar Chest Here's How to Get a Replacement Lock

Children can become trapped in the chests when the lid closes automatically locking with no way of opening from the inside.

Now Hiring: The Latest Local Job Postings in Acton

Acton Patch gives a roundup of local job opportunities.

Target: Data For 70M Customers Breached

The retailer had earlier said 40 million customers had sensitive data stolen, like credit card numbers, debit card PINs and email addresses.

7 Trends to Watch at Work in 2014

Full-time hiring stalled, contract work up, survey reveals.

20 Companies Hiring In January

These employers are staffing up now.

4 Ways You Can Earn More in 2014

Try these easy ways to ramp up earnings this year.

How to Find $100 a Month in Your Financial 'Junk Drawer'

Follow these tips to save $100 painlessly.

Now Hiring: The Latest Local Job Postings in Acton

Acton Patch gives a roundup of local job opportunities.

Now Hiring: The Latest Local Job Postings in Acton

Acton Patch gives a roundup of local job opportunities.

Visions for Vacancies: Another Empty Spot on Spruce Street

What would you like to see in West Acton?

Secret Service Investigating 'Massive Data Breach' at Target

Credit and debit card information of millions of customers could be at risk.