By John Orrell Landmark Correspondent HOLDEN — Season openers in high school sports, particularly in home matchups, can be eclectic in nature for coaches and players, with emotions ranging from nerves to excitement and anywhere in between. For this year’s…
Paxton COA September events PAXTON — The Paxton Council on Aging, 17 West St., has announced events for September. For more information on any events, call the COA office at 508-756-2833. Thursday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m.: The Blackstone Canal…
RUTLAND — The Heart of New England Council Charity Golf Tournament, which took place Aug. 4, generated a record revenue of more than $50,000 for the Central Massachusetts based nonprofit. More than 130 participants enjoyed a day of camaraderie and…
FIRE Princeton Aug. 1 8:10 p.m.: Phone, fire-EMS, Hobbs Road. Aug. 2 12:04 p.m.: 911 – Fire-EMS, Dowds Lane. 7:21 p.m.: Fire/tent inspection, Mirick Road. Aug. 3 7:13 p.m.: 911 – Fire-smoke detector sounding, Westminster Road. Aug. 4 11:17 a.m.:…
By Danielle RayLandmark Correspondent STERLING/PRINCETON — The greater community is mourning the passing of Robert Temple, a veteran who was as involved with and dedicated to his community as one can be. “Bob went above and beyond for our veterans…
By Jennifer Carollo Fischer CherryRoad Deputy publisher Author’s note: I originally wrote this at the 20-year anniversary mark, but have gone back to reflect upon 9/11, as I do every year, to make sure we are still telling our stories of…
By Ken Cleveland Landmark Correspondent HOLDEN — In Holden, as in many communities in the region, travel has been more, shall we say, interesting this summer. But construction — often described as one of the seasons in New England, which…
By Ken Cleveland Landmark Correspondent RUTLAND — The Select Board recently adopted its fiscal 2024 Goals & Objectives, with a focus on three key initiatives: investing in capital projects, enhancing staff morale, and modernizing town government. These goals will provide…
By Danielle Ray Landmark Correspondent STERLING — Norman T. Doherty Sr. leaves behind a legacy of selflessness, service and family, the kind of family bond not necessarily determined by blood. The longtime town resident died Aug. 19 at the age…
By Ted Purcell Community Correspondent It is astronomically summer until Sept. 21. Many of my former teaching colleagues and friends, especially those with kids headed back to school, started lamenting the end of summer in mid-August. For the first time…