WORCESTER — The College of the Holy Cross celebrated nearly 762 bachelor of arts degree recipients at its 177th Commencement, held in person on Friday, May 26, at the DCU Center in Worcester. U.S. Sen. Peter Welch ‘69 of Vermont, a Class of 1969 alumnus, delivered this year’s address to the Class of 2023 and received an honorary degree.

RUTLAND — Despite the cold, drizzly weather, dozens gathered at Lilac Hedge Farm on June 3 for a beer and wine tasting hosted by the Wachusett Area Rotary Club. Ticketed guests noshed on a full barbecue spread and sampled beer and wine from several local vendors, including Carlson Orchards (Renovations Wachusett), Cold Harbor Brewing, Greater Good Imperial Brewing Co.

HOLDEN — Science was the focus, and projects at the state science fair included a variety of topics. Wachusett Regional High School students who participated impressed the judges, with some walking away from the Massachusetts Science Fair with substantial wins, including a Holden freshman taking a top spot.

HOLDEN — Registration for summer music lessons is now open at the Wachusett Regional High School AIR (Artist-In-Residence) Program, offering music instruction for a variety of instruments and voice.

FIRE Princeton May 15 11:12 a.m.: Phone, fire-CO alarm, Main Street. May 17 1:22 p.m.: Phone, fire-smoke detector sounding, Worcester Road.

By Ken ClevelandLandmark Correspondent PAXTON — When voters passed the town budget June 5, they also effectively set the budget for the Wachusett Regional School District, being the fourth community to approve the school spending plan for the five-town district.…