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By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE – Selectboard members hope third time’s the charm in its town administrator search, as offers made to two previous finalists were rescinded for undisclosed reasons.The board voted unanimously in mid-April to offer the position to Kevin Flynn...

ORANGE – Fairgoers of all ages seemed to be up for a “historic” good time as they ventured to the uppermost tip of downtown North Main Street to enjoy an, as advertised, “old-fashioned porch visit” hosted by annual Third Thursday Street Fair newcomer,...

By MAX BOWEN

ORANGE — From the Upcycle Fashion show to the Every Last Scrap Challenge, LaunchSpace’s inaugural ReMake Festival on Saturday has a variety of events geared toward teaching the community how to live more sustainably.According to LaunchSpace founder,...

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ORANGE — Although thunderstorms are on the horizon, organizers of Saturday’s Orange Solstice Riverfest are hoping the weather will hold out so boats with unique, fantastical designs can take to the water.Now in its eighth year, the event features live...

By MAX BOWEN

ORANGE — Better than a five-star review, a local tattoo studio has gotten the nod from a longtime supplier and friend.Connecticut-based Tommy’s Supplies has become an official sponsor for Smok’in Irons Tattoo & Art Studio in Orange. Tommy’s Supplies,...

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ORANGE — A housing production plan is headed to the state government for final approval after getting the blessings of the Orange Selectboard and Planning Board.The Selectboard voted Wednesday evening to approve the housing plan — which is focused on...

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ORANGE – Seventy-six students with few memories of a pre-pandemic high school closed a challenging chapter of their lives Friday when they moved their tassels from right to left at Ralph C. Mahar Regional School’s graduation.The 2023 graduating class...

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By DOMENIC POLIStaff WriterORANGE – The town is scheduled to discuss Wednesday the contract a seasoned public service veteran has proposed as he vies to take the reins as interim town administrator for six months to a year.The Orange Selectboard...

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ORANGE — Change is brewing at Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee Co., which is set to become a worker-owned cooperative on July 1.Dean Cycon founded the business in 1993 and, having recently turned 70, is ready to hand the reins to his 16 employees.“Who...

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ORANGE – For high school seniors, spring is a time of accomplishment – graduations, college acceptance letters, job offers ... and proms. But bad decisions can quickly turn joyous occasions into unforgettable tragedies.With this in mind, Ralph C....

By Greg Vine

ATHOL – After days of rain, the sun shone on organizers and players of the Athol-Orange Chuck Stone Little League as they got their season underway Saturday morning.The annual event made its way from the Athol Area YMCA, down Main Street, over the...

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ORANGE – Drive past 60 Guest St. in Boston and you might see construction crews working on a nine-story, 350,000-square-foot life science building coming with a $500 million price tag. And the North Quabbin region will leave its fingerprints on the...

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ORANGE — The owner of Elev8 Cannabis in Athol will remain at Bridgewater State Hospital for the time being, after a doctor deemed him incompetent to stand trial.Seun Adedeji, 29, appeared in Orange District Court on Tuesday, when Judge Laurie MacLeod...

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GREENFIELD – Four of six North Quabbin residents facing charges of kidnapping and other crimes stemming from an alleged Feb. 1 incident were arraigned Monday afternoon in Franklin County Superior Court, where their cases have been transferred from...

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ORANGE – Construction is coming along on what will be the new playgrounds at Fisher Hill Elementary School, and the local superintendent said students can look forward to the recreation areas opening in late August or early...

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ORANGE — The Revival Wheeler Mansion owner who has been at odds with town officials over requirements to open the structure for business said she is rectifying the property’s issues and will spend the spring and summer working to bring to fruition a...

By MAX BOWEN

It all began with one person. Now, dozens have donated supplies or their time to help Justin Holden of Orange make a cleaner community. For the last four months, Holden has been up at 4 a.m. to clean different sections of the town, inspired by the...

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ORANGE – The Summit Street fire that displaced two families with children on Saturday afternoon was accidental and caused most likely by the improper disposal of smoking materials, according to Jake Wark, public information officer at the state...

Historical Society annual meetingORANGE—The Orange Historical Society will hold its spring annual meeting and elections on Wednesday May 10, with a pot luck dinner at Witty’s Funeral Home at 7 p.m. Members will hear the annual report and receive an...