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News 02/19/12

Oriol Health Care Breaks Ground on Rehab Center

HOLDEN, Mass. — As their shovels cut through fresh dirt last Friday, the Oriols continued a family tradition of breaking new ground in their service to the community, and several state and local officials were there to support the start of the Holden Rehabilitation & ... Read More

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Opinion: Shamed Into Recycling

by Deborah E. Gauthier Comment

“Where’s your recycling?’’ my oldest grandson, who turns 13 in April, asked a few years ago. “Just throw it in the trash,’’ I answered.

He wasn’t happy with my answer. That Sunday afternoon, a little kid, ... Read More

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McGovern Gets Head Start Learning District Needs

by Deborah E. Gauthier Comment

News 02/22/12

Residents Continue to Pull Papers for May Election

by Daniel Castro Comment

HOLDEN, Mass. — After a week of nomination papers being available at the Holden Town Hall, seven residents have already pulled papers for the nine offices up for contest in the May 14 election.

The last ... Read More

News 02/17/12

Obituary: Chester J. Johnston, Jr., 87

by Staff Comment

HOLDEN, Mass. – Chester J. Johnston, Jr., 87, died on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at
the Lutheran Healthcare Center in Worcester with his loving wife by his side.

He leaves his wife of 63 years, Rita B. ... Read More

News 02/16/12

House Passes Revision to Anatomical Gift Act

by Staff Comment

News 02/15/12

Obituary: Virginia “Ginny” N. (McAvoy) Sullivan

by Staff Comment

HOLDEN/FITCHBURG, Mass. – Virginia “Ginny” N. (McAvoy) Sullivan, 85, formerly of Holden, died peacefully in her home in Fitchburg on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, under the loving care of her family and the staff at ... Read More

News 02/15/12

Holden Police To Host Class on Scams for Seniors

by Daniel Castro Comment

News 02/15/12

Chandler Awarded NAIFA’s Legislator of the Year

by Daniel Castro Comment

HOLDEN, Mass. — State Sen. Harriette L. Chandler (D-Worcester) announced that she was honored with the National Association of Insurance and Financial Assistance’s (NAIFA) Legislator of the Year Award for her ... Read More

News 02/14/12

Ferguson Testifies in Support of Jupin's Law

by Daniel Castro Comment

BOSTON, Mass. — On Tuesday February 10, 2012, State Rep. Kimberly N. Ferguson (R-Holden) was joined by Westminster Police Chief Salvatore “Sam” Albert and Detective Ralph LeBlanc to testify before the Joint ... Read More

News 02/12/12

Project New Hope to Host Retreat for Vets With TBI

by Daniel Castro Comment

News 02/12/12

MDPH Offers Tips To Prevent Norovirus

by Staff Comment

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) is seeing a significant number of gastrointestinal illness outbreaks across Massachusetts this winter, which are likely caused by norovirus ... Read More

News 02/10/12

Man Arrested After Car Break-in At Big Y

by Daniel Castro Comment

HOLDEN, Mass. — A Spencer man was arrested Thursday morning in connection with car breaks that had occurred the night before in the area around the Big Y in Holden, and has been charged with several other car ... Read More

News 02/10/12

Chandler Votes To Improve Transitional Planning For Special Needs Students

by Staff Comment

HOLDEN, Mass. — State Sen. Harriette L. Chandler (D-Worcester) announced today that Massachusetts students with special needs will be better prepared to get a job, go to college and live on their own under ... Read More

News 02/09/12