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By DOMENIC POLI

NEW SALEM — The town’s Old Home Day is set to be resurrected on Sept. 14 after having not been held since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.The community event will be held on the Town Common from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with vendors and events for...

Back-to-back shows planned for 1794 MeetinghouseNEW SALEM — The 1794 Meetinghouse is scheduled to host back-to-back performances this weekend.Samirah Evans and Anand Nayak will perform an eclectic mix of pop, jazz standards and originals starting at...

By SAM FERLAND

NEW SALEM — Water colorings inspired by scenery from Franklin County to Maine can be found at a pop-up art showcase this Saturday hosted by Donna Eaton, who never stopped painting once she fell in love with it.Eaton lives in New Salem and grew up in...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — With the start of the academic year, Ralph C. Mahar Regional School will offer paid internships that certify students to work in the wastewater industry.Elizabeth Zielinski, entering her fifth year as superintendent of the Ralph C. Mahar...

By CARLA CHARTER

North Quabbin historical societies are offering the opportunity to travel back in time through the first North Quabbin History Tour.The tour gives visitors a chance to visit seven North Quabbin-area historical societies on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 1 to...

Cultural Council grant application cycle coming up NEW SALEM — The New Salem Cultural Council’s fiscal year 2025 grant application cycle opens on Sept. 1 and closes on Oct. 16.The Cultural Council funds projects that align with its priorities and...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

SHUTESBURY — Continued staffing challenges for small-town fire departments that depend on on-call and volunteer firefighters to respond to emergencies is prompting officials in Shutesbury, Leverett, Wendell and New Salem to examine ways to potentially...

By DOMENIC POLI

NEW SALEM — The trustees of New Salem Academy have become a local partner of a program that singer-songwriter Dolly Parton started in 1995 to provide children with books regardless of their family’s income.Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails...

By DOMENIC POLI

NEW SALEM — The Rev. Edward “Ted” Boren plans to preach his final service at North Congregational Church on Sept. 1 — exactly 54 years to the month that he started there.The 82-year-old will deliver five more sermons before he retires and each worship...

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...