Recalling the meaning of the original Christmas
We have heard the Christmas story so often that we often look past what it really says in the gospel texts of Luke and Matthew. The Christmas story — the birth of Jesus in the context of the rest of…
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Wachusett area towns' tax increases vary
By Ken Cleveland Landmark Correspondent REGION — In general, the tax rates dropped in area communities, mainly because of rising house values. Rutland did not follow the trend, with its rate rising. The rise is due to a combination of…
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical honor roll
CHARLTON — The following Paxton and Rutland students were among those at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School named to the first quarter honor roll for the 2023-2024 academic year. GRADE 12 High honors: Tristan Hanson of Paxton and…
Shumsky sworn in as academy-trained correctional officer
PAXTON — Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis proudly administered the Correctional Officers Oath to the 26 graduates of the Sheriff’s Office’s 60th Basic Recruit Training Academy on Dec. 1 in Zecco Auditorium at Anna Maria College. Among the 26 graduates…
Legislators announce Growth Award funding
Staff reports BOSTON — State Sen. Peter J. Durant, R–Spencer, has announced fiscal 2024 Community One Stop for Growth Award Funding. The award funding was announced by MassDevelopment on Dec. 13 at the Collaborative Workspaces awards in Fitchburg. The fiscal…
Nativity comes to life
Historic school makes the grade
By Danielle Ray Landmark Correspondent STERLING — The historic River District School is looking better than ever thanks to some recent updates. The stately white building at 288 Princeton Road is one of only a handful of one-room schoolhouses still…
Small Works Marketplace featured many treasures
Exhibit features artist’s paintings, photographs
By Danielle Ray Landmark Correspondent STERLING – An exhibit at the Sterling Senior Center is giving one local artist the opportunity to showcase several of her colorful paintings and photographs. Donna Taber Zehring has 39 pieces on display through the…
Wachusett Goings On
Sterling Holiday Light Tour STERLING — The Sterling Recreation Department presents the Holiday Light Tour 2023. Residents with festive lights and holiday décor are encouraged to submit their addresses to the department to be published in a list. Light seekers…