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PETERSHAM – The Petersham Lions Club recently held its 19th annual charity curling tournament and raffle fundraiser on March 22. The event benefits Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund to help in finding a cure for blindness.

The Massachusetts Lions District 33A recently awarded Nate Johnson of North Orange the 2025 Humanitarian Award. Johnson was nominated by the Athol Lions Club and presented with this prestigious award at the District 33A Mid-Winter Conference in Southbridge by Committee Chair Joni Laplante in the presence of representatives from all 46 Lions Clubs.

ATHOL – A Franklin Superior Court Judge on Wednesday sentenced a man to serve 4 to 4 1⁄2 years in state prison in connection with the 2023 rape of a child in Athol, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office.

GARDNER – Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) has been awarded a $874,420 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program.

ATHOL – The Athol-based precision tool manufacturer L.S. Starrett Co. has appointed four new executives, including a new president and CEO.

The Athol Public Library and Petersham Memorial Library will host the Celebrate Spring! Celtic Harp Concert Series. The concerts are celebratory events to usher in St. Patrick’s Day and spring with live Celtic harp music after a long, cold winter.

ATHOL – For the fourth consecutive year, Sheriff Lew Evangelidis and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office staff celebrated the nationally recognized Random Acts of Kindness Week.

ATHOL – The Athol Cultural Council recently awarded a total of $19,000 of funding to several local organizations to support cultural, educational and artistic initiatives in the greater Athol community.

GARDNER – Mount Wachusett Community College held a traditional pinning ceremony for the graduates of its practical nursing program on Dec. 13 at the Theater at the Mount.“You have chosen a caring profession, you have chosen a vocation to help others...

ATHOL – One person was hospitalized following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Main Street and Petersham Road on Monday.According to department photographer Bryan Favreau, the crash was reported at 5:08 p.m. on Dec. 30. Upon arrival, fire...

ATHOL – As the year draws to a close, Mount Grace celebrates a series of land conservation projects across central and western Massachusetts.From sweeping landscape-scale initiatives to small, but significant, community projects, 2024 has been a year...

The Memory Tree on the bandstand of the Uptown Common is shining brightly with lights in memory of many loved ones.This year’s tree, donated by Bonnie and Al Benjamin, was set up by volunteers and decorated by members of the Woman’s Club. Donations of...

PETERSHAM – The Petersham Annual Election will include open seats on the Board of Health and two school committees.The election will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025. The polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The last day to register to vote is...

ATHOL – On Friday, Nov. 29, members of the Athol Woman’s Club set up the Memory Tree on the bandstand on the Uptown Common in Athol.The tree was donated by Al and Bonnie Benjamin and the swags and roping were provided by MacMannis Florist. The Woman’s...

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office’s Substance Opportunity Treatment Program [S.T.O.P.] has been awarded the title of Program of the Year by the Massachusetts Sheriff Association.S.T.O.P. was recognized at the 2024 Law Enforcement & Corrections...

PETERSHAM – On Tuesday, Nov. 26, students gathered with head teacher Cheryl Calcari to discuss the Thanksgiving holiday, while teachers Pam Manjourea and Lynn Scott finished preparing platters that the students had started of sliced vegetables, cheese...

ROYALASTON – Multiple departments were called in for a brush fire that burned a quarter-acre of woods near Turnpike Road Sunday.According to information provided by the department, the fire was reported shortly before noon on Sunday, Nov. 10....

WINCHENDON – The Beals Memorial Library has partnered with the Autism Alliance to become an Autism Welcoming and sensory responsive organization, to better serve individuals with autism and their families and caregivers.This makes the Beals Memorial...

PETERSHAM – A road leading to Fishing Area 3 at the Quabbin Reservoir underwent an extensive renovation over the spring.The project involved repaving approximately 1.75 miles from outside Gate 43 to just before the bridge, according to information...

ATHOL — A Mass Cash ticket worth $100,000 has been sold at the Country Convenience Store at 216 S. Main St. in Athol, the Mass Lottery has reported.According to Mass Lottery, the winner of that prize has yet to claim it. The ticket was sold on Sept....

ATHOL – Calling all cosplayers, super fans, and dress up lovers. The Athol Public Library will host the annual Cosplay Contest during this year’s Comic Book Fest, which takes place on Saturday, Oct. 5.Pick a character from a favorite book, show,...