Opinion

March was in and out like a lamb

By Ted Purcell Community Correspondent There were almost three weeks of safe ice this winter, which is two and a half more weeks than we had last year. It sure…

School News

Paxton Center School honors lists

PAXTON — Paxton Center School has released its honors lists for the second quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. GRADE 8 High honors: Isabel R. Abdella, Simon M.S. Atanian, Hudson…

News

Eagle Scout project refurbishes church lounge

By Ken Cleveland Landmark Correspondent HOLDEN — When Megan Rokicki started in the new Scouts BSA Girls Troop 7180, she learned many skills that helped her progress to Eagle Scout rank. Expanding the Scouts BSA inclusion efforts, Girls Troop 7180 was founded in 2019 to enable girls to gain experience in a variety of outdoor…

Conversations

Community Conversations: Holden Police Chief Sherblom

This is the third installment of The Landmark’s Community Conversations project, looking at the role of community newspapers in your community. In this interview, Holden Police Chief Timothy Sherblom takes his turn answering our five questions.

Lifestyle

Wachusett recycling center special collections

WEST BOYLSTON — The Wachusett Watershed Regional Recycling Center, 131 Raymond Huntington Hwy, has announced its special collection dates for 2024. All events are open only to residents of the seven member towns: Boylston, Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling and West Boylston. Show your ID at check in. Household Hazardous Products Collection ONLY: 9 a.m….

Sports

WRHS softball roster crowded with talent

By John Orrell Landmark Correspondent HOLDEN — If you happen to believe there is strength in numbers, then this year’s Wachusett Regional High varsity softball team may be just the right fit for your spring sports enthusiasm. With no fewer than two dozen players ready to suit up on game days, head coach Jason Lanpher…

Opinion

March was in and out like a lamb

By Ted Purcell Community Correspondent There were almost three weeks of safe ice this winter, which is two and a half more weeks than we had last year. It sure did end in a hurry,…

School News

Paxton Center School honors lists

PAXTON — Paxton Center School has released its honors lists for the second quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. GRADE 8 High honors: Isabel R. Abdella, Simon M.S. Atanian, Hudson T. Daly, Steven R. Dumas,…