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July 26: ‘Heroes and Villains’ concertORANGE — The Orange Community Band will perform its “Heroes and Villains” show on the bandstand in Butterfield Park on Friday, July 26, as part of the townwide “Return to Hogwarts” celebration. The 7 p.m. concert...

Regarding the July 6 letter, “Doomday climate predictions never stop,” the writer cited a few predictions and he questioned their validity. The first one was referencing a show called “In Search Of” that speculated on the possible return of an ice...

July 28: Pioneer Valley Brass Quintet concertNEW SALEM — The Pioneer Valley Brass Quintet has scheduled a free concert for Sunday, July 28, at 2 p.m. at the Swift River Valley Historical Society, located at 40 Elm St. The concert is sponsored by the...

West African, Caribbean drumming workshop coming to library WENDELL — A Gaia Roots interactive performance and drumming workshop will be held at the Wendell Free Library, 7 Wendell Depot Road, on Wednesday, July 10, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.This...

By CARLA CHARTER

Historical events abound this summer in the North Quabbin area. From learning about local mysteries, to Quabbin hikes, to a relaxing day on the porch, historical societies are offering something for everyone this summer.Orange Historical Society The...

By BILL LAFLEY

 I have grown weary of the narrative pushed constantly by My Turn and letter writers that corporate America and politicians are responsible for the increase in carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and the changes it appears to be causing — note the latest...

By CHRIS LARABEE

NEW SALEM — With a comfortable stash of free cash on hand, residents at Monday’s Annual Town Meeting approved appropriations of $220,000 and $126,300 to buy a new Highway Department truck and to pay off the library’s construction loan,...

By DOMENIC POLI

NEW SALEM — Adoption of one of the final warrant articles at Annual Town Meeting on Monday would mean residents agree to use six figures of free cash to ensure the early payoff of a loan that funded the local library’s construction.The article asks if...

1794 Meetinghouse presents Richard Chase concertNEW SALEM — The 1794 Meetinghouse at 26 South Main St. will present “Stone Man” Richard Chase, accompanied by Seth Hoffsommer on drums and Bryan Barstow on bass, on Saturday, June 15, and award-winning...

Two area veterans get Quilts of Valor ORANGE — Veterans Dereck G. Dowler and Alfred O. “Ollie” Ohlson received Quilts of Valor at a ceremony at the North Orange Grange on May 14.The honor was made possible by the Quilts of Valor Foundation, a...

By SHERYL HUNTER

When it comes to our local music scene, the Pioneer Valley has a deep and rich history that covers just about every musical genre imaginable. If you are interested in diving into the area’s musical past and perhaps have a favorite artist you’d love to...

By CARLA CHARTER

Laura Barletta and her husband Vincent’s connection to New Salem began with Vincent’s grandmother Helen Truman, who attended school at New Salem Academy. After the school closed in 1969, the building, which originally housed the home economics classes...

NEW SALEM — The town has a new Selectboard member following Monday’s annual town election. Mailande DeWitt, a University of Connecticut School of Law graduate who currently serves as a New Salem Public Library trustee, will fill a two-year vacancy on...

By DOMENIC POLI

NEW SALEM — Monday’s election will see no contested races, though a new candidate is running unopposed to fill a two-year term on the Selectboard and there are two positions on the School Committee for which there are no candidates on the ballot.Polls...

By DOMENIC POLI

NEW SALEM — A Connecticut nonprofit will send representatives to town on Saturday to demonstrate how something that is often associated with tragedy can be converted into an instrument furthering new growth.Swords to Plowshares Northeast members will...

Several opinion writers on these pages are concerned about the migrants crossing the border in southern states and many mention a fear of drug smugglers. In 2017 our family spent a week with a family in Guatemala. One night at dinner the father, a...

By DOMENIC POLI

BARRE — A New Salem man faces charges after allegedly swerving the vehicle he was driving over the center line on Route 122 and colliding with a school bus filled with students on Thursday.Cedric Cooley, 32, was arrested after the collision and...

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 — 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...