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WINCHENDON – Effective immediately, the Department of Conservation and Recreation has reopened all roads and parking areas of the Lake Dennison Recreation Area in the Town of Winchendon. These areas were closed due to flooding caused by US Army Corps of Engineers holding water at Birch Hill Dam.

By ALEXA LEWIS

Community Action Pioneer Valley’s Head Start services could be facing setbacks if the Trump administration does not allocate money to the federal program next fiscal year — a very real possibility that advocates say would be catastrophic for vulnerable young children and their families.

PETERSHAM – Petersham Art Center is sponsoring several classes to brighten up spring and introduce summertime projects.

9:43 a.m. - Report of a party drinking in front of the library and throwing nips on the lawn. Reporting party did not want to give their name. Party located and spoken to, advised of bylaws and to clean up his mess.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Work has started on the transformation of the former Silver Lake School into a dozen apartments.

By PAUL FRANZ and DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — A fire that killed two dogs and three cats at 41 Rogers Ave. on Sunday afternoon was determined to have started on the left side of the house’s first floor, according to a state Department of Fire Services spokesperson.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

The Greenfield Police Department is urging those who have applied for either new or renewed gun licenses to be patient, as it has been processing a weekly volume of applications that is about double what was seen in October.

PETERSHAM – On Sunday, April 6, the Petersham Art Center will open its 2025 exhibition season with a public reception from 4 p.m.-6 p.m., featuring an array of spring-themed artwork.

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Two men were arrested Sunday afternoon after gunshots were fired as a result of “severe recklessness,” according to the Orange Police Department.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The Capital Program Committee will meet Wednesday to try to come up with a way to get the Fire Department the new tanker requested by Fire Chief Jeff Parker.

By EMILEE KLEIN

AMHERST — Peanut butter jars, takeout containers and soft plastic wrap often end up in the recycling bin, contaminating viable plastic, cardboard and paper for recycling and resulting in more garbage in landfills.

12:40 a.m. - Party over 911 stating he believes his wife has an infection in her mouth and is in a lot of pain. When reporting party was advised dispatch would be sending an ambulance, he declined.

By CHRIS LARABEE

BOSTON — As farmers prepare to head out to the fields for the season, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner Ashley Randle sent a letter to the new U.S. agriculture secretary expressing concerns over uncertain federal funding and other actions taken by the federal government.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

WENDELL — No injuries were reported after a freight train carrying merchandise derailed in Wendell Tuesday afternoon, knocking 15 railroad cars off the track, according to Wendell Fire Chief Joe Cuneo.

2:31 p.m. - Party calling about witnessing a vehicle all over the road on Templeton Road, almost hitting another vehicle head-on after crossing lanes. Officer spoke with operator and passenger. No sign of impairment. Operator stated he dropped a cigarette and was picking it up off the vehicle floor.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — Three Erving police officers and a mental health clinician with Clinical & Support Options (CSO) have been formally commended for their lifesaving actions in two different incidents involving suicidal individuals at the French King Bridge.

By DOMENIC POLI

NEW SALEM — The attorney representing the New Salem Museum and Academy of Fine Art’s owners hopes to meet with some of the institution’s abutters to hash out differences as he works to secure site plan approval for this clients.

By EMILEE KLEIN

The “Doomsday Clock” is moving forward.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

Shockwaves from a 3.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Maine could be felt across Franklin County Monday. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake stuck York Harbor in southern Maine at 10:22 a.m., and could be be felt across New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

9:34 a.m. - Reporting party states a Ford Ranger passed him, cut him off and almost hit him. Officers responded and spoke with all involved parties. Reporting party sent on his way after calming him down. Conflicting stories from both parties. Operator of Ranger was advised of the complaint, he wanted it on record about reporting party’s aggressive behavior in case something happens.