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By GREG VINE

WINCHENDON — The Winchendon Musical Festival will celebrate its tenth year with a bit of a change in format for 2025. While still offering a broad array of musical offerings, the WMF will take place over the course of several months, rather than being squeezed into the span of two or three weeks.

By GREG VINE

WINCHENDON — At their annual Town Meeting on Monday, voters in Winchendon voted overwhelmingly to support a $1.9 million Proposition 2½ override. The margin, 61% to 39%, was a bit of a surprise given that the override passed at the May 5 town election by a mere 12 votes out 1,780 cast. A total of 815 registered voters showed up for the Town Meeting.

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — The White House’s discretionary budget request for fiscal year 2026, released on May 2, proposes slashing two line items that, if approved, could significantly alter Community Action Pioneer Valley’s services.

By GREG VINE

WINCHENDON – One of two Proposition 2 ½ overrides to shore up town finances and maintain services has passed the Town Election, but a second round vote awaits at the upcoming Town Meeting.

By ALEXA LEWIS

The Trump administration has eliminated roughly $1 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency to the state Department of Public Health intended specifically to address asthma in western Massachusetts, according to Gov. Maura Healey’s office. This termination comes shortly after the American Lung Association reported a decline in air quality across the state and region.

By HANNAH MORIN

WINCHENDON — At a recent legislative breakfast at the Beals Memorial Library, the topic discussed was its possible closure, due to a massive budget shortfall.

By GREG VINE

WINCHENDON – When voters go to the polls for The Annual Town Election, they’ll be faced with making a choice between two Proposition 2 ½ override questions.

By GREG VINE

GARDNER – A 49-year-old Winchendon man facing child pornography and firearms charges made a brief appearance Tuesday morning in Winchendon District Court.

By HANNAH MORIN

WINCHENDON – The town’s public schools are taking a step forward in strengthening digital defenses after being chosen to participate in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program.

By GREG VINE

WINCHENDON – Motorists driving between the center of Winchendon and Olde Centre will have to make a short detour for the foreseeable future.

By GREG VINE

WINCHENDON – A Winchendon man arrested Wednesday and charged with possession and dissemination of child pornography and two counts of improper storage of a firearm has been released on bail.

By CHRIS LARABEE

ORANGE – As advocates prepare to head to the State House for March 13’s Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) Advocacy Day, at least one local store has seen the community fill the gaps left by December’s 50%, at minimum, reduction to the program.

By GREG VINE

WINCHENDON – On Friday, the unclaimed remains of three veterans were laid to rest at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon.

By GREG VINE

WINCHENDON – On Jan. 30, history buffs will have an opportunity to learn about King Phillip’s War during a presentation on a new book which resulted from many years of research.

By GREG VINE

WINCHENDON – At mid-day on Wednesday, a ribbon was cut, marking the official opening of The Menagerie Jewelry & Gift Shop.

By CHRIS LARABEE

Just over a month since Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) benefits were cut by a minimum of 50%, local businesses and advocates for the initiative are hopeful that it will be restored, as farmers, vendors and stores are seeing the effects of reduced benefits.

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...

By GREG VINE

WINCHENDON — Fire destroyed a home at 715 School St. (Route 12) in Winchendon on Christmas Eve morning, according to the Fire Department. No one was injured.The blaze was reported at 9 a.m. at the home of Matt Parmenter and Jessie Bigwood and the...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING – Rural Development Inc. (RDI) has been awarded $227,553 in predevelopment funding to forward the senior and affordable housing project planned for Care Drive. According to a press release from the Community Economic Development Assistance...

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...

By CHRIS LARABEE

A big change will be coming to families who take advantage of the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP).Beginning in December, all families using HIP benefits, regardless of their household size, will see their monthly incentives reduced to $20, which is,...