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By BELLA LEVAVI

ORANGE — Muddy fields didn’t stop thousands of visitors from coating their boots with a layer of mud and celebrating agriculture, sustainability and art during the 25th annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival this weekend. Organizers spoke to...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Roughly 30 residents turned out to Town Hall this week to hear the municipality’s three proposals regarding future uses for the former Butterfield School.Over the past year, Orange has worked closely with SSV Architects, a Boston-based firm...

By BELLA LEVAVI

ORANGE – Ralph C. Mahar Regional School had a ceremony on Friday, inducting the first group of alums to the Wall of Fame.“Today’s event is very special, it is the first of many to recognize Ralph C. Mahar graduates for their accomplishments in their...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE – Fisher Hill Elementary School now accommodates all Orange students in kindergarten through sixth grade, as the expanded 97,000-square-foot building opened its doors for education earlier this month.Students through third grade moved from the...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE – The town’s police department and Ralph C. Mahar Regional School’s administration were investigating a reported threat made against the school, though they do not believe students or staff were in any danger.According to a letter drafted by...

By MAX BOWEN

ORANGE — A driver was injured in an accident in which they struck a utility pole on Route 202.According to Orange Fire Chief James Young, a call came in at 11:35 p.m. on Wednesday reporting a vehicle striking a pole on Route 202 near Herrick’s Tavern....

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE – The Massachusetts Peace Statue in the center of Memorial Park is getting some work done, thanks to a matching state grant paying for its professional conservation.Also known by the words engraved on its bronze plaque, “It Shall Not Be Again”...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Town employees are expected to undergo training in response to visits from two “First Amendment auditors” last month.A pair of YouTubers stopped by the Wheeler Memorial Library on Aug. 23 and recorded a video inside to post online. They were...

By BELLA LEVAVI

Homes in Franklin County and the North Quabbin are being brought up to code with a new round of grants. Through the Community Development Block Grant Program, the Franklin County Regional Housing & Redevelopment Authority received $800,000 to be put...

Orange Community Band’s final concert this FridayORANGE — The Community Band will hold its final summer concert on the Bandstand in Butterfield Park on Friday, Sept 1, at 7 p.m., as part of the PTO Back to School celebration. This is the same music...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Demolition of Dexter Park Innovation School began on Monday, starting the home stretch of a renovation project that has been in the works for at least six years.The brick school, built in the early 1950s, will be replaced by a wildflower...

By MAX BOWEN

ORANGE — With the announcement of $184,320 in funding through the Federal Aviation Authority’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program, Orange Municipal Airport will begin work on a large-scale fencing project.Along with $20,480 split between the state...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — Orange and Athol officials recently met to discuss ideas for how to reinvigorate the local economy.Tom Sexton, vice chair of the Orange Long Range Comprehensive Planning Committee, and committee member Karl Bittenbender met on Aug. 8 with...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — The town’s health agent has signed on to become the new town administrator, putting to bed a four-month saga that saw two previous candidates have their offers rescinded for undisclosed reasons.Matthew Fortier will take the reins on Aug. 21,...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE – The Orange Wastewater Treatment Facility has new leadership for the first time in 40 years.Oscar L. Rodriguez took over as chief operator for Edward Billiel Jr. on July 1 and will oversee the department’s budgeting, operations and day-to-day...

By MAX BOWEN

ORANGE — Grab your butterbeer and rev up your Nimbus 2000, because the four-day Return to Hogwarts is set to turn downtown Orange into a magical experience.The “Harry Potter”-themed event marks the titular character’s birthday on July 31 and will...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE—Donald Harty was hiking the Panorama Trail in Yosemite National Park last year when his cellphone rang despite spotty reception.The voice on the other end was that of Jeremy Bucci, then the chief trial counsel for the Northwestern District...

By MAX BOWEN

ORANGE — From her supportive nature to her love of animals to her devotion to Orange, there were few lives Elizabeth Peirce didn’t connect with.Peirce, better known as “Zib,” died on July 6 at the age of 99. Her daughter Jane Peirce said that first...

By MAX BOWEN

ORANGE — Those looking to enjoy a good libation can head to Element Brewing Co. on Thursday while supporting the library community’s goal of a new or renovated Wheeler Memorial Library.As part of Element’s “Thankful Thursdays” fundraising program, a...