Completion of key infrastructure projects, slew of new hires on tap for North Quabbin towns in 2026

Orange fire chief search continues

The Orange Selectboard has withdrawn offers to two candidates for fire chief and is forming a new search committee to find a replacement for interim Fire Chief James Young Jr.

Hike to mark Royalston's connection to the Revolution

ROYALSTON – To celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, the public is invited to an event honoring Royalston residents who took part in the America Revolution. The event, which gets underway at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, at the Historical Society Museum, is sponsored by the Village Improvement and Historical Society of Royalston. […]

Tenants ‘blindsided’ by Supreme Judicial Court ruling on rent control measure

Tenants across Massachusetts are disappointed and angry after the state's Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a rent control petition is unconstitutional due to clauses referencing religion, blocking the initiative from appearing on the November ballot.

Athol Area YMCA food pantry expands to meet growing demand

The Athol Area YMCA food pantry is expanding its downtown location to better serve the community's needs. The pantry, which opened in December 2025, currently distributes 450-500 pounds of food per month to around 120 families. The new space will provide 1,000-1,100 square feet of space for food storage and patrons. The pantry has received a boost from Whipps, Inc., which has pledged $1,000 per month towards the rent of the new space.

Winchendon Food Truck Festival and Battle of the Bands returns June 27

The annual Winchendon Food Truck Festival and Battle of the Bands is set to return to G.A.R. Park on June 27, with free admission and a range of food vendors, local musicians, and new carnival-style midway game trailers. The event will feature 16 food trucks, artisan vendors, and a beer garden. The Battle of the Bands will also return, with musicians competing for audience support and bragging rights.