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North Quabbin History: Narragansett Historical Society marks 100 years
08-05-2024 1:23 PM

By CARLA CHARTER

Templeton 100 years ago was quite different from the town we see today.“[There were] farms, and more factories than our neighboring towns, with trains buzzing on a regular schedule, the Templeton Street railway carrying people from neighboring towns,...


North Quabbin Notes, July 13
07-12-2024 5:17 PM

Heywood Healthcare dedicates Ronald LaDeau Plant Operations CenterGARDNER – On Thursday, June 27, Heywood Healthcare held the dedication of the Ronald LaDeau Plant Operations Center, in honor and recognition of Ronald “Ronnie” LaDeau’s 54 years of...


Longtime Quabbin Mediation leaders honored upon retirement
07-12-2024 5:13 PM

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

ORANGE — The North Quabbin community gave thanks to two longtime Quabbin Mediation leaders this week as they begin their retirements following decades of work in conflict resolution, mediation and active bystander training. Executive Director Sharon...


Comerford shares details of Quabbin water legislation at Orange forum
07-10-2024 1:34 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ORANGE — State Sen. Jo Comerford met with area residents on Monday to answer questions and provide updates pertaining to bills that she and state Rep. Aaron Saunders have put forward to study the feasibility of giving western Massachusetts...


23-year-old Orange resident named co-executive director of Quabbin Mediation
07-09-2024 5:00 PM

By ABNER ROJAS

ORANGE — Lilly Fellows’ first introduction to the Training Active Bystanders program came when she was a student at Ralph C. Mahar Regional School, volunteering as a trainer and peer mediator throughout her junior and senior years.While she admitted...


Orange resident urges opposition to Quabbin legislation proposed by Comerford, Saunders
05-31-2024 5:00 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Michael Magee of Orange is urging the Athol Conservation Commission to oppose legislation filed by state Sen. Jo Comerford for the Quabbin Reservoir.Comerford and state Rep. Aaron Saunders of Belchertown filed a bill (S 447 / H 897) that would...


Nipmucs hold event in Petersham to mark their contributions to North Quabbin
05-29-2024 5:03 PM

By GREG VINE

PETERSHAM – The first recorded contact between the Nipmucs and English settlers occurred in 1630, but the existence of the tribe likely predates written history.On Sunday, the Nipmuc Cultural Celebration was held to commemorate their centuries-long...


PHOTOS: Uniquely Quabbin 25th issue celebration at Athol Library
05-23-2024 9:32 AM


Annual ‘Food-A-Thon’ returns
05-09-2024 5:11 PM

By MAX BOWEN

ATHOL— North Quabbin residents can look forward to seeing pickle jar collectors on the street and hearing the 12-hour Food-A-Thon drive on the air to help combat a growing need.The fundraiser and food collection drive, now in its 20th year, will be...


Quabbin region studied for MWRA expansion
04-18-2024 5:00 PM

By SAM DRYSDALE

As House Democrats eye the expansion of its public drinking water service area, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is considering whether the communities where that water comes from should finally get to reap the benefits of the...


Sportsman’s Corner: Quabbin opens this Saturday
04-18-2024 5:00 PM

By Mike RocheQuabbin Reservoir will open for fishing tomorrow, April 20, at 6 a.m. The reservoir is the principal drinking water supply for 3 million of Massachusetts’ 7 million residents. Since 1946, shore fishing has been allowed and since 1952, a...


A Page from North Quabbin History: Quabbin Reservoir photo archives
04-14-2024 5:00 PM

By Carla CharterWhen the work on the Quabbin Reservoir began, photographers began documenting the project – from real estate, to cemeteries, to the construction of the reservoir itself. Their photos, snapshots in time, can be seen at Digital...


Springfield man, others face charges in North Quabbin drug trafficking ring
01-22-2024 3:16 PM

GREENFIELD — Josiah Cheeseboro, 24, of Springfield, was arraigned in Franklin County Superior Court on Thursday on several drug-related felony charges, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office.Cheeseboro’s arrest at his Springfield...


A Page from North Quabbin History: The Battle for Bear Mountain
01-08-2024 3:42 PM

By Carla CharterWhen the Wendell Historical Society opens to the public, among the items on display will be a bear costume. The outfit signifies one small part of a much larger story of how community resistance saved Bear Mountain in Wendell.The story...


Hometown Realtors owner says 2024 could see a stable housing market
12-28-2023 3:15 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – As the new year approaches, Sara Lyman, owner of Athol’s Hometown Realtors, said those in need of housing or are first-time homebuyers should direct their search where competition is light.“Here in New England,” she continued, “that rings true...


DPW crews handle flooded roads, debris from Monday’s storm
12-19-2023 4:38 PM

By GREG VINE

Monday’s deluge of rain kept area public works crews busy but, for the most part, the heavy precipitation didn’t result in serious problems.Most towns in the region had to deal with blocked culverts, clogged drainage grates and localized street...


Ware author gives talk on ‘The Lost Towns of the Swift River Valley’ at State House
12-07-2023 3:57 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

BOSTON — With hopes of providing important context for proposed legislation, a Ware author and historian was the featured speaker at the State Library Author Talks Series on Wednesday to discuss her book about three of the people who were forced to...


Holiday music programs set for December
12-01-2023 12:06 PM

Area residents can enjoy free holiday music programs this month, performances sponsored by a trust established nearly 100 years ago.A public program of holiday music will be presented Saturday, Dec. 9, at 5:30 p.m. at the Federated Church of...


Sportsman’s Corner: All deer sightings special
11-30-2023 5:29 PM

By MIKE ROCHE

Every deer hunter has listened to and told deer stories because that is a big part of the culture that appreciates every aspect of the pursuit of the whitetail deer. The more years one has spent trying to outsmart big bucks the more stories...


Oriental House building demolished, no plans yet for site
11-27-2023 6:45 AM

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE – The dilapidated structure known as the White Drum, which has housed numerous restaurants at 46 West Orange Road over the past nearly 90 years is no more, having been demolished earlier this month.The storied building was torn down by Don...

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