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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”...

Twenty years ago, Barbara Hanno began photographing gravestones in Petersham for the Cemetery Commission files, a project that is ongoing today.Hanno said she began the project as ”I became charmed by the light reflections on old stones. One minute...

By GREG VINE

PETERSHAM — Dozens of residents of Petersham and surrounding communities gathered on the common on Saturday morning to pay tribute to a man who, after 50 years of service, has retired from the Fire Department.Impressively, Dana Robinson served the...

By AALIANNA MARIETTA

WARWICK — Construction continues on the Fire Station on Orange Road, with plumbing, insulation, and energy-efficient electricity and heating on the horizon.Janice and Steve Kurkoski, who both serve on the Buildings and Energy Committee, updated the...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL—As renovation work on the former Riverbend School continues, Athol students are adding an artistic flair of their own.Over the past several days, students from Athol-Royalston Middle School worked with volunteers from NewVue Communities to paint...

By GREG VINE

PETERSHAM – A milestone anniversary for Earthlands and the University of the Wild will also mark an important occasion for its founder.On Sunday, Aug. 27, a 30th anniversary ceremony will be held for the Petersham-based environmental organization,...

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 CHRIS LARABEE

Four school districts in the region will upgrade their security measures with the help of a state grant.The Pioneer Valley Regional, Hawlemont Regional, Four Rivers Charter Public and Warwick school districts each received Safer Schools and...

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — Northampton Fire Chief Jon Davine was 27 years old when he entered the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy as a new recruit, before joining Northampton Fire Rescue in 1998. Now 25 years later, Davine will soon be the highest-ranking...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Members of the Athol Fire Department, along with friends and family, will gather this Sunday to remember those who have fallen in the line of duty.Several members of the department will receive recognition for their years of service or actions...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL—An upcoming meeting held by Fire Chief Joseph Guarnera and Town Manager Shaun Suhoski will provide a forum for residents to air their concerns over a proposed $895,000 override of Proposition 2 ½.The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, at...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The Board of Health is looking at how area towns regulate body art as it reviews its own rules, not updated for the last 22 years. According to Health Agent Deb Vondal, the town’s regulations regarding tattooing, cosmetic tattooing, body...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Voters at Monday’s Annual Town Meeting endorsed an article for a Proposition 2 ½ override to provide $895,000 for the hiring of eight firefighters.The matter will now be placed on the ballot for a Special Town Election to be held later this...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – An article to allocate nearly $900,000 to hire several firefighters is expected to generate the most discussion at Town Meeting.Athol’s Annual Town Meeting will be held on Monday, June 12, at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall at Town Hall, 584 Main St....

By GREG VINE

PETERSHAM – After four decades with the Petersham Fire Department, 35 as chief, Dana Robinson is hanging up his turnout gear.At its meeting last Wednesday, the town’s Selectboard accepted Robinson’s letter of resignation. The chief said he intends for...

By DOMENIC POLI

WARWICK — A quarrel about the new Fire Station’s condition has made its way onto the Annual Town Meeting warrant, in the form of a citizen’s petition article asking voters for a $250,000 upgrade.Resident and former volunteer firefighter William Lyman...

By DOMENIC POLI

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...

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On April 20, the Thursday before Earth Day, four regional Massachusetts land trusts are encouraging community members to give back to support local land conservation.Give Back to the Land Day was first organized in 2020 as the COVID pandemic changed...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The Green Clean Athol cleanup effort takes place this year on Saturday, April 22, the same day people around the globe will participate in events marking the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day.“We are hoping for a big turnout,” co-organizer Heidi...