Hope Lives Here fun run is Oct. 16
RUTLAND — The Hope Lives Here second annual Fun Run is set to start at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct.
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Guinea pigs safe after rescue from pond
Landmark Correspondent STERLING — A herd of adorable guinea pigs is being lovingly cared for at the Worcester Animal Rescue League after a harrowing experience at Leominster State Park earlier this month. Town Animal Control Officer Kelly Jones received a call Sept.
Hey Day returns to Wachusett Meadow
PRINCETON — It was a bright sunny day, with a strong breeze at times, on Saturday, Sept. 24, when Hey Day returned to Wachusett Meadow. As the parking field slowly filled up with visitors, the sound of live music filled the air. The children’s area filled up first, with youngsters working on their nail pounding skills, painting pumpkins, exploring the mini maze, having their faces painted, and creating huge bubbles with hula hoops.
WRHS volleyballers off to 7-1 start
HOLDEN — Looking for a Wachusett Regional High School sports that team you can wrap your arms around? One that brings enthusiasm, talent and is just plain fun to watch? That could be just about any of the school’s teams, but try the often unheralded WRHS girls’ varsity volleyball team, which has built a 7-1 record following its 3-0 defeat of visiting Hudson High on Sept. 22.
Barroll to serve as director until library concludes search
PRINCETON — The Trustees of the Princeton Public Library have announced that Mary Barroll has agreed to come out of retirement to serve as acting library director until a new permanent director is found. The Director Search Committee will continue to work through the process this fall, with the goal of having the position filled for January 2023.
Princeton Street industrial site moves closer to potential reuse
HOLDEN — A Princeton Street site could be cleaned up as the town moves forward with plans to eventually take and sell the site for development. The ECC property has been a contamination issue for years, but Town Manager Peter Lukes said that the town “continues to move forward with remediation.” With plans for redevelopment and spending more for more soil removal, the intent is “to demolish the barn on the property and eventually the remaining main building,” a costly undertaking, he said.
Josh Thibodeau soccer tournament welcomes teams
HOLDEN — It’s been more than 11 years since the Thibodeau family lost their 12-year-old son Josh after he collapsed while playing soccer. Although the pain is still a constant and heartbreaking presence in their lives, they remain committed to channeling their grief into doing something good through the foundation created in his name.
Holden sets information sessions about special town meeting items
HOLDEN — Information sessions are planned in advance of a fall special town meeting with several articles for voters to weigh in on, from recreation to street improvements. The Oct.
GOINGS ON
RUTLAND — The final concert of the Rutland 300th Anniversary Committee’s FridayConcertontheCommon series is slated for Sept. 30, with The Midnight Riders, sponsored by Cornerstone Bank. The band will play starting at 6 p.m. At 5 p.m., select local talents have been invited to perform an open mic session. The concert is free. Festival of Forgotten Arts RUTLAND — The Rutland Historical Society is seeking crafters and artists of the forgotten arts to participate in their annual Fall Festival of the Forgotten Arts on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Sheila Judkins at sljwheeler@gmail.com.
Paxton area seniors planning trip to Whaling Museum
PAXTON — Have you ever been interested in the life and experiences of a whale? Well, this is your chance to learn. On Wednesday, Oct.