HOLDEN — The Corner Shop at the First Congregational Church of Holden has awarded two $1,000 scholarships to area students. The 2023 scholarship recipients are Christine Boadu of Holden and Sydney Zeena of Princeton. Christine is attending UMass Lowell studying…

Nichols College appoints Wojnar director of public safety DUDLEY — Nichols College appointed Steve Wojnar director of public safety, effective June 13. Wojnar most recently served as police chief of the Dudley Police Department, a position in which he served…

By Danielle Ray Landmark correspondent HOLDEN — Dozens of town seniors and third-graders met face-to-face on May 31, a continuation of the Pen Pal program that has been going on for more than 30 years. The Pen Pal Meet and…

Bucknell Univ. graduate LEWISBURG, Pa. — Chris Maskas of Sterling was among more than 800 graduates of Bucknell University celebrated at commencement ceremonies on May 14. The class of 2023 represents more than 60 majors across Bucknell’s three colleges: Arts…

The Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance has selected Rachel Vinton and Junichi Ash, both of Rutland, to receive 2023 MAHPERD Outstanding Future Professional awards.

Boadu named to Phi Theta Kappa All-Massachusetts Academic Team GARDNER — Mount Wachusett Community College student Christine Boadu of Holden has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-Massachusetts Academic Team and will be honored with her peers in a ceremony to be held May 4. “Christine is an exceptional young woman who holds leadership positions on campus, is an incredibly hard worker, and brings great ideas forward in her work regularly,” noted Fagan Forhan, PTK adviser and dean of K-12 Partnerships and Civic Engagement.