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Demolition, metal containers back at Transfer Station NEW SALEM — Demolition and metal containers are back at the Transfer Station.People are asked to check in with the Transfer Station attendant regarding what they are disposing of and to understand...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Charles “Ray” Cartello was having his 1989 GMC truck restored by Norman Sargent when the owner of Graverobbers Restoration mentioned he had some space for rent next door to his business at 8 West Main St.Cartello, who has operated Classic...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — For the first time in history, a special education teacher was chosen as the winner of the Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award for Ralph C. Mahar Regional School.Melissa Campbell said she was in her classroom a few weeks ago when the...

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ORANGE — The initial proposal for Ralph C. Mahar Regional School’s fiscal year 2025 budget entails a 4.96% hike in expenses over the current year, though revisions will be made based on input from the School Committee and other stakeholders.Michele...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — The Selectboard intends to add to the Annual Town Meeting warrant an article asking to borrow $1 million to subsidize a water tower needed at the Orange Industrial Park.The engineering firm Weston & Sampson has designed a potable water...

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ORANGE — The woman who has served as the town’s assistant collector for less than a month has been promoted to collector following a unanimous vote of the Selectboard this week.Shana Smith’s first full day as assistant collector in Orange was Feb. 22...

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ORANGE — A local youth league is recruiting volunteers and monetary donations to help give area softball players a field of their dreams.The board of directors for Athol-Orange Chuck Stone Baseball/Softball has decided to renovate the abandoned Spear...

Deadline for nomination papers approaching NEW SALEM — March 15 is the final day to take out nomination papers for the May 6 town election.The final day to return the papers with 20 valid signatures from registered voters is March 18. There will be...

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ORANGE — The Sewer Commission held an emergency meeting Saturday to authorize the rental of a bypass system as a temporary remedy until a failed influent pump can be replaced at the Orange Wastewater Treatment Facility at 295 West Main St.Wastewater...

‘Making a Mystery’ heading to Wendell Free Library WENDELL — “Making a Mystery,” a presentation of The Sisters in Crime, is scheduled for the Wendell Free Library at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 9.In “Making a Mystery,” four published authors take...

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Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley appeared to be holding her own in Franklin County on Super Tuesday, garnering votes from Republicans distancing themselves from Donald Trump and from Democrats hoping to soften the blow in the event that...

The state of Israel was self-declared in 1948 following a genocidal assault on Palestine by a Zionist terrorist faction, well-armed by Western powers. Five hundred villages were massacred and 750,000 Palestinians were driven off their lands and out of...

By LIESEL NYGARD

The state Office of Emergency Medical Services has suspended the paramedic license held by Northfield EMS Chief and Orange EMS Capt. Mark Fortier, but town officials say paramedic staffing levels are sufficient to ensure continued ambulance...

Seventh GradeHigh Honors: Matthew Lee Brazie, Tristan William Dowler, Konner David DuPray, Calvin Feltman, Lucas Robert Hart, Quinn Matthew Lucas-Mullen, Josiah Elijah Muniz, Jenna Lynne Nolette, Carly Rose Paluk, Lilah Jean Paluk, Dezmin Thomas...

I am writing to voice my support of Jay Fleitman and Mary Lou Stuart for Republican State Committee. I know Jay and Mary Lou personally and can attest to their unfailing support of our traditional, conservative values and their commitment to honesty,...

By ABNER ROJAS

ORANGE — Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a volunteer organization dedicated to making and delivering beds free of charge for children in need, will be holding a can, bottle and bedding drive on March 16.The fundraiser will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the...