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Gardner man surrenders after seven-hour standoff at Waterford Street apartment

A Gardner man who barricaded himself inside his Waterford Street apartment and threatened officers surrendered early Saturday, Nov. 7, ending a seven-hour standoff, police said. Gardner police arrested David Margeson, 42, on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon, according to a press release from Sgt. Ryan Coates. Officers...

Gardner, MA · 1d
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Propane truck driver killed in crash that shut down Interstate 190 in Holden

A 46-year-old man has died after a propane truck crash on Interstate 190 in Holden on Sunday night, according to Massachusetts State Police.

Holden, MA · 19h

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Motorcyclist injured in crash on Winchester Road in Warwick

WARWICK, Mass. (WWLP) – A motorcyclist was injured after a crash in Warwick on Sunday afternoon. According to the Warwick Fire Department, emergency crews responded to a motorcycle crash on Winchester Road and assisted the rider at the scene. The rider was taken to the hospital with minor injuries...

Warwick, MA · 1d
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The 10 Leominster, Massachusetts Restaurants That Are Better Than Most People Expect

A restaurant in this city lost its building to a fire in July 2021, and it didn’t quit. It moved to a temporary spot a short drive away and kept cooking from scratch while it waited to rebuild. That kind of grit runs deeper than you’d guess here. One...

Leominster, MA · 1d
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This Massachusetts Town Shows Why Affordable Retirement Isn’t Completely Out Of Reach

There is something I like about a Massachusetts town that has been making precision tools since 1880 and still proudly answers to the nickname Tool Town. It feels wonderfully stubborn in the best way. That same practical streak seems to carry into everyday life here. While much of Massachusetts can...

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Delivery driver from Leominster arrested on OUI charge after hitting mailbox in Groton

GROTON — On Friday, October 30, 2026, at approximately 7:25 p.m., Groton police were dispatched to Cherry Tree Lane following a report of a motor vehicle crash. According to Groton Deputy Police Chief Rachael Mead, the caller reported that a sedan had struck a neighbor’s mailbox and was trying to leave the scene.

Groton, MA · 15h

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Gardner man arrested for distributing crack in apartment raid that turned up pistol stolen from security truck

GARDNER – On Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, Gardner Police Detective Anthony Webb obtained a search warrant from the Gardner District Court authorizing the search of Apartment 2 at 242 Pine Street for cocaine and other items pertaining to the illegal distribution of narcotics. (The account and quotations in this...

Gardner, MA · 1d

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Fitchburg Company Lays off 62 Employees

Snack food company Powered by From the Ground Up, LLC will permanently close the doors at its Water Street location resulting in the layoff of 62 employees. Chief People Officer Cheslea McCure filed a “Notice of Plant Closing and Resulting Employment Termination,” with the state’s Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development last month.

Fitchburg, MA · 1d

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Mass. man and passenger seriously hurt in ATV crash at N.H. state park

A Massachusetts man and a passenger on an ATV he was riding were seriously injured when he crashed the vehicle on a New Hampshire trail Saturday morning, according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. The crash happened while Gregory Bodenair, 39, of Dedham, was riding on John Hill...

Winchester, NH · 19h

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Step Into This Massachusetts Arcade And Relive Your Glory Days One Quarter At A Time

Nobody warned you that a trip to Leominster, Massachusetts would make you feel ten years old again, but here we are. Retro Knights Arcade has that effect on people, and it works on absolutely everyone, regardless of age, gaming experience, or how long it’s been since you last held a joystick.

Leominster, MA · 7h

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Changing Water Levels Can Reveal The Lost Roads Beneath This Massachusetts Lake

Four entire towns were cleared and then covered by water, and their old roads still show up when the water drops. Yes, real roads with real stone walls beside them. The last residents had to leave by April 1, 1938. Weeks later, the towns officially stopped existing. Then the valley...

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Oakmont’s Ada Ferguson is Awarded Will McDonough 2026 Sports Writing Contest

Ada Ferguson, a junior at Oakmont Regional High School, was awarded the Will McDonough 2026 Sports Writing Contest, for her article, “Together Within: Unified.” She was recognized at Fenway Park on June 16th, 2026. Ada was accompanied by her sister, Hannah Ferguson, and her mother, Danielle Ferguson. At the ceremony, she was awarded a certificate alongside 4 other New England high school students. Ada Ferguson won first place out of all sophomores in New England. Ferguson was then published in the Boston Globe, not only for her award, but for her original article. Soon after, Ferguson was posted in the Gardner News to recognize her award and article in the local area. Ferguson not only brought home a physical award, but an experience she will always remember.

Ashburnham, MA · 1d

Country Herald

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New Hampshire Weather Alert: Manchester Rain to Snow Friday, Nov 10-14

NEW HAMPSHIRE — Rain-slick highways could give way to the season's next wintry reminder around Manchester by early Saturday. Temperatures will tumble toward 29 degrees as rain transitions toward a possible rain-snow mix.

Manchester, NH · 4h

The Gardner News

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Festival of Trees returns to Gardner Museum Nov. 11

The Gardner Museum's Festival of Trees returns Nov. 11 with decorated trees, raffles and a seasonal exhibit at 28 Pearl St. in Gardner. The annual event runs through Dec. 5, according to a community announcement. The 2026 Festival of Trees Flyer lists hours of 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1-7 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Visitors can buy raffle tickets during the Festival of Trees, with ticket sales ending at 2 p.m. on the final date and the drawing beginning at 3 p.m., according to the event flyer. Cash or check will be accepted. Veterans and members of police and fire departments also can enter a Veterans' Appreciation Door Prize drawing for a festive gift basket. That drawing is scheduled for Nov. 15, according to the announcement. Visitors also can see the museum's vintage toy display during the festival. The flyer identifies the seasonal exhibit as "Toys Past and Present." Winter coat drive will benefit Gardner families The museum is also collecting donations for its annual Winter Coat Drive during the festival. Collection boxes are in the Lower Lobby, which can be accessed from the parking lot, according to the announcement. Donations being accepted include gently

Gardner, MA · 1d

The Gardner News

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Holiday Craft Fair brings food, gifts and more to Fitchburg

Sizer School's fourth annual Holiday Craft Fair will bring more than 50 vendors, food, gifts and a fundraising effort for student activities to Fitchburg on Nov. 14. The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sizer School, 500 Rindge Road, according to a community announcement. Vendors will be spread across two floors, with offerings including homemade chocolates, gluten-free bakery items, earrings, candles and comics. The fair is organized by Sizer School's Student Ambassadors and raises money for their student activities fund. “We have roughly 300 to 350 families attending Sizer each year,” said Lindsay Alweiss, Student Ambassador Advisor. “Our student leaders host events and activities all year long at NO COST to students. All students. Price tags and fees should not be barriers keeping students from joining in on all of the fun - and we have a lot of it.” Alweiss said fundraising makes those activities possible and called the Craft Fair the group's biggest event of the year. Admission is free, though students will collect donations at the door. Parking and Vendor Bingo at the Sizer School Craft Fair Parking will be available on site or across the rotary at Seven Hills. The Sizer

Fitchburg, MA · 1d

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Leominster Breaks Ground Nov. 19 on New Fall Brook Elementary, Replacing 1966 Building

Leominster is set to break ground on its new Fall Brook Elementary School on Nov. 19, marking the start of construction after five years of planning and design work. The public, students, parents and municipal officials are all welcome to attend the ceremony at the school site, which organizers say will go forward rain or shine.

Leominster, MA · 2d

The Gardner News

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Playoff wins and milestone touchdowns: Vote for Athlete of the Week

Last week , readers voted Alonzo White of Quabbin boys soccer for Athlete of the Week. White earned a spot on the poll for his strong performance on Oct. 29, scoring his first varsity goal in a victory against Monty Tech. He received 3,025 votes and totaled 56.9% in the poll. Check out the latest top performers from Nov. 2-7 and vote for who you think should be the Athlete of the Week. The poll will run until midnight on Nov. 16. The poll More: The 'Road To Gillette' on hold for MIAA high school football in 2026 The nominees Cole Clements, Monty Tech football Clements caught a 22-yard touchdown pass and rushed for a 1-yard score as Monty Tech won its first game of the season 31-6 against David Prouty on Nov. 5. Kendall Gamache, Gardner girls soccer Gamache scored the tying goal with one second on the clock in Gardner's game against Worcester South on Nov. 2. Gabe Houle, Quabbin football The freshman scored his first varsity touchdown in Quabbin's game against Southbridge, catching a 25-yard pass in the 18-6 victory on Nov. 6. More: 'This was our ultimate goal' | Oakmont makes playoffs under Bosselait Savannah Orcutt,

Gardner, MA · 19h

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.95 Million Sale of Five-Property Dental Office Portfolio in Western Massachusetts

Portfolio spanning five Pioneer Valley communities includes four dental office condominiums and a freestanding building occupied by practices affiliated with Dental Care Alliance. WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS— Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.95 million sale of a five-property dental office portfolio spanning the Pioneer Valley region of Western Massachusetts. The transaction...

Greenfield, MA · 19h

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Pine Acres Fundraising Campaign Supports Three Local Food Pantries

Pine Acres Family Camping Resort raised $19,364 for three local food pantries in Massachusetts through its 2026 seasonal fundraising campaign, with the campground matching contributions from campers and staff dollar for dollar. The Oakham, Massachusetts, campground selected the Worcester County Food Bank as its charity partner for the 2026 camping...

Oakham, MA · 21h

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Fitchburg moves toward posting legal notices online, not in a newspaper

FITCHBURG – On Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, the Fitchburg City Council referred a petition asking the state for permission to post legal notices digitally instead of publishing them in a print newspaper to its Legislative Affairs Committee. The petition, listed as 192-26 on the council’s agenda for the Nov....

Fitchburg, MA · 1d