Changing Lives Though Literature program aims to reduce recidivism

12-02-2024 5:37 PM

Changing Lives Though Literature, an alternative sentencing option that offers those on probation reduced sentences upon completion of a 10-week literature program, is inspiring many of its graduates to pursue higher education.The program aims to...


Home on Winter Street rendered uninhabitable following two-alarm fire

12-02-2024 4:42 PM

ORANGE – There were no injuries resulting from a fire caused by the ignition of combustible materials near a pellet stove’s flue pipe early Sunday morning, the town’s fire chief said.James Young said his department was dispatched to a reported...


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UMass football: Amid coaching search, pair of blunders has athletic department in the spotlight
12-02-2024 6:11 PM

AMHERST — In the midst of trying to hire a new head football coach, the University of Massachusetts athletic department can’t seem to get out of its own way.While Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford hasn’t addressed the fanbase since firing former head...

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My Turn: At junction of left brainers, right brainers, and no-brainers
12-02-2024 5:57 PM

Our society, and our community, are at a crossroads. Do we decry our country’s deep divisions and bemoan our personal differences? Do we seek common ground, pool our resources and play to people’s strengths? (Details at 11!) Culture wars separate and...

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ORANGE POLICE LOGSNovember 1 - 8, 2024Friday, Nov. 11:36 p.m. - Female party into the station advising she lost her wallet while at Walmart. She has already reported it to them and wants it on record with the PD in case it is turned in. She was...

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Marcia A. (Mulholland) Connors ORANGE, MA - Marcia A. (Mulholland) Connors, 76, of East River Street and formerly of East Main Street, died Monday, November 25, 2024 at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, New York City, NY. Born in Westfield, MA o... remainder of obit for Marcia A. Connors

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David Edwin Wilder, Sr. WENDELL, MA - David E. Wilder Sr., 78, of 126 Wendell Depot Road, Wendell, died November 28, 2024, at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, with his family surrounding him. David battled many illnesses and finally ask... remainder of obit for David Edwin Wilder Sr.

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PETERSHAM, MA - James V. Harrington, 78, of East St, Petersham died on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 in a logging accident. Born in Hartford, CT. on April 29, 1946, Jim was the son of William and Caroline (Wilcox) Harrington. He graduated... remainder of obit for James V. Harrington

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Royalston , MA - Laurette M. Sharrow, 71 of Royalston, MA, formerly of Danielson, CT died Friday November 15, 2024 at her home. Beloved wife of John Sharrow, they were married February 9, 1972. She was born August 13, 1953 in Holyoke, M... remainder of obit for Laurette M. Sharrow

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