ORANGE — In recognition of February being Black History Month, Stage on Main is hosting a free virtual weekly book reading of the works of prominent civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis starting Friday.
“Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America” will be read from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, as well as on March 5, March 12 and March 19.
Dial 515-606-5127 to listen via free conference call, access code 146699. Advance registration isn’t necessary.
Stage on Main is a volunteer-driven, donation-based project at 17 South Main St.
ORANGE — The Selectboard voted unanimously Wednesday to appoint Donald Hagar as an officer with the Orange Police Department.
Hagar appeared virtually with Police Chief James Sullivan and was welcomed by Selectboard members.
He was previously the fourth generation in his family to work as an officer with the Athol Police Department. In April 2020, Athol Police Chief Craig Lundgren issued Hagar a letter of commendation for his successful months-long investigation into spray-painted graffiti found on privately owned businesses and town-owned property.