Holden News

A bicyclist was assaulted this morning while riding on Prospect Street, and three people were arrested a short time later and charged in connection with the assault.

A Holden police officer, Leominster firefighter, two area state troopers and a good Samaritan from Pawtucket, R.I., were among those honored by the Massachusetts State Police at the Statehouse Friday for heroic lifesaving actions.

On May 27, 1957, Richard was born to Virginia Quitadamo and the late Ralph Quitadamo.

The Paxton Woman's Club awarded three $1,000 scholarships to three high school seniors on May 1 at Ethan's Restaurant in Holden.

Loretta Rolland of Holden, Mass., center, smiles as she leaves U. S. Federal Court in Springfield Wednesday with her brother Alfred Rolland, left, of Springfield and her sister, Claire Harris, right, of Chicopee.

Members of the board of selectmen are at odds over whether or not a detail police officer is needed to ensure public safety at their meetings.

A resident has been named president of the board of directors of the Gun Owners Action League of Massachusetts.

Eric Fasshauer of Holden pulls a hose to begin dousing trees on fire in Princeton.

Fire departments from several area towns are responding to out of control brush fires in the area of Ball Hill Road in Princeton.

The Board of Selectmen went through the annual town meeting warrant tonight and voted to support most of the articles on the warrant, tabling several until the night of town meeting in order to obtain additional information.

A brush fire off Quinapoxet Street scorched three acres yesterday, but did not endanger any area homes, thanks to a variety of factors.

In Millbury, Asa Dubois, 3, peeks out from behind red, white and blue curtains as his grandmother, Linda Langway, votes Tuesday.

Voters in the annual town election Tuesday ousted longtime Selectman James Jumonville in favor of political newcomer Jeremy Kurtz, while returning incumbent Selectman Robert Lavigne to his seat.

As a result of residents' continuing complaints about trucks delivering soil to Jordan Dairy Farm at 51 Muschopauge Road and Overlook Farm at 29 Overlook Road, selectmen voted unanimously tonight to place a patrol at Wachusett Street and Route 68.

A Charlton man has been charged with drunken driving and negligent driving Sunday after he was allegedly speeding and struck a building on West Boylston Street, injuring the three passengers in his Mustang, according to police.

More than a year in the making, the plans for the Gale Free Library's 125th Anniversary celebration are coming together and will feature gifts, galas and guest speakers.

The Cool Hand Blues Band promises an evening of great music and a great time. Photo Courtesy of Michelle Mckeen Oakham's Cool Hand Blues Band is made up of an astounding ten members and to tell each of their stories individually would be an impossible feat in the space allotted.

The arrest of four people Sunday in the city by state police led to the discovery of almost $150,000 in cash that one of the arrested men told troopers was stolen from a parked car, state police said.

Tickets are on sale for the Junior League of Worcester's Kentucky Derby Fundraiser to be held May 4 at Tatnuck Country Club, 1222 Pleasant St., Worcester.

Registration for all activities being offered at the pool this summer will be available online only.