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By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — The Wheeler Memorial Library’s Children’s Room has reopened to the public nearly 10 months after flooding caused by a contractor’s error and a rainstorm.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Last Friday and Saturday, game lovers from around the North Quabbin gathered at Athol Public Library for the first Mini Game Con 2025.

WINCHENDON – Effective immediately, the Department of Conservation and Recreation has reopened all roads and parking areas of the Lake Dennison Recreation Area in the Town of Winchendon. These areas were closed due to flooding caused by US Army Corps of Engineers holding water at Birch Hill Dam.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – From the classic to the contemporary, gaming fans will have plenty to choose from at Mini Game Con 2025, this Friday and Saturday at Athol Public Library.

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 ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

With all Institute of Museum and Library Services having been placed on administrative leave and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners announcing cuts to services and grants on Wednesday, local librarians are anticipating continued uncertainty heading into fiscal year 2026.

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 DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — If awarded the money, the town is looking to allocate $326,500 in Community Development Block Grant funding toward a new Wheeler Memorial Library roof.

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.

By HANNAH MORIN

Do you struggle to find books that truly reflect different cultures, identities, and experiences?

By ALEXA LEWIS

Just a few days before a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas began last Sunday, more than 120 Valley residents eagerly tuned in to a virtual presentation by authors and friends — one Palestinian and the other Jewish — who for some time have sought ways to find common ground and bridge the divide between their peoples.

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 SAMUEL GELINAS

NORTHAMPTON — Even many in Donald Trump’s circle are unsure whether the president-elect intends to follow through on his often expansive, and some would say, hyperbolic rhetoric — the kind of exaggerated speech that heralded a “big, beautiful wall”...

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...

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,...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE – The Wheeler Memorial Library’s basement level remains closed to the public following a mid-July flooding, and the director said it will stay that way until the floor is restored – a project that cannot begin until an accessibility ramp is...

ATHOL – On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Athol Public Library and Hero Shack Press are teaming up for the third annual Comic Book Fest.The Athol Town Hall and library will be transformed with comics, artist panels, vendors, cosplay, games and crafts. There...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — The third balanced budget proposal from Town Administrator Matt Fortier includes funding for the town’s two libraries, a stark contrast from the first draft that reflected Orange’s dire financial situation stemming from an estimated $338,000...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — The Orange Elementary and Ralph C. Mahar Regional school committees obliged their town’s Selectboard on Monday by revisiting the budgets they’re proposing at the Annual Town Meeting but only Mahar voted to further trim costs as asked.Because...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Uniquely Quabbin, a locally-produced magazine started in 2016 which features local artists, photographers and writers, is celebrating the publication of its 25th issue. To mark the milestone, an exhibition of art and photography by the...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Authorities are investigating an estimated $338,000 in fraud against the town, which has left Orange in dire financial straits and could result in the closure of its libraries, town officials discussed Thursday.The fraud involves the town...