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‘Old Time Radio Hour’ coming to New Salem library NEW SALEM — The New Salem Public Library will be the site of an “Old Time Radio Hour,” hosted by Brian Casey, on Tuesday, May 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.Using a Bluetooth device, guests will listen to the...

Several commented on the Recorder supplement earlier this spring that highlighted the amazing array of local businesses in our county. I, too, do my best to patronize as many as possible. I even co-own a few! By that I mean as a member of several...

Library offering cooking tutorialNEW SALEM — The Friends of the New Salem Public Library plan to team up with Nalini Goordial, of Kitchen Wizardry, and invite the public to learn to make chickpea tikka masala with chapati flatbread, green chutney and...

By TINKY WEISBLAT

“Meet Your Maker” is the third mystery novel Christine Noyes of Orange has produced featuring a disabled FBI analyst named Bradley Whitman. It is a well crafted procedural and Noyes knows how to build suspense.The story begins as Bradley’s friends and...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Drive past 60 Guest St. in Boston and you might see construction crews working on a nine-story, 350,000-square-foot life science building with a $500 million price tag.And the North Quabbin region will leave its fingerprints on the project,...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Lake Mattawa has been bestowed a top honor by Insider Inc.Last month, the online media company published a list of the most beautiful lakes in each state, and for Massachusetts, gave the accolade to the 118-acre body of water located just...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — About 63 Orange students in grades four through 12 have been working for four months to bring you a scrumdiddlyumptious rendition of “Willy Wonka Jr.” Director Julie Bouchard said she has held rehearsals six days a week to get ready for six...

ORANGE — Tracy Gaudet, director of the Council of Aging, will be the guest speaker at Thursday’s Orange Senior Citizens Club meeting.Gaudet is expected to provide information on state programs for seniors, including benefits and guidelines. The public...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — The owner of Elev8 Cannabis in Athol will remain at Bridgewater State Hospital for the time being, after a doctor deemed him incompetent to stand trial.Seun Adedeji, 29, appeared in Orange District Court on Tuesday, when Judge Laurie MacLeod...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — Four of six North Quabbin residents who are facing charges of kidnapping and other crimes stemming from an alleged Feb. 1 incident were arraigned Monday afternoon in Franklin County Superior Court, where their cases have been transferred...

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By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Construction is coming along on what will be the new playgrounds at Fisher Hill Elementary School, and the superintendent said students can look forward to the recreation areas opening in late August or early September.Elizabeth...

By DOMENIC POLI

Europeans settled in Orange in 1746, around the time the lute was phasing out of the world’s musical landscape. But the plucked string instrument will make a comeback, however brief, at the end of this month.Seth Warner, who teaches instrumental...

By DOMENIC POLI

Today, women make up about 47% of the American workforce, but 100 years ago, that figure hovered around 20%. The norm of the day was for a woman to stay home, supporting her husband and raising children. And the tradition held a grip on society for...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Monday marked the first day that a portion of North Main Street will be routinely shut down for ongoing construction.North Main Street between Prospect and Dexter streets is scheduled to be closed to through traffic between approximately 7...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — The Revival Wheeler Mansion owner who has been at odds with town officials over requirements to open the structure for business said she is rectifying the property’s issues and will spend the spring and summer working to bring to fruition a...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — The town launched a new municipal website last week, representing an upgrade from the company that designed and serviced the previous one.Assistant Town Clerk Rachael Fortier addressed the Selectboard on Wednesday to explain the new layout...

By MAX BOWEN and BELLA LEVAVI

It all began with one person.Now, dozens have donated supplies or their time to help Orange resident Justin Holden make a cleaner community. For the last four months, Holden has been up at 4 a.m. to clean different sections of town, inspired by the...

Poppy drive starts May 5ORANGE — The Orange American Legion Auxiliary Unit 172 will hold its annual poppy drive at the Orange Walmart from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 5, May 6 and May 12.The American Legion recognizes the importance of honoring the fallen...