Sturbridge News

A 26-year-old sales associate at the J.C. Penney store in Sturbridge is being held on $25,000 cash bail after his court arraignment today on a charge that he raped a young boy in a store dressing room last night.

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An improving economy means that 9.6 percent more New Englanders than last year will be hitting the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, according to AAA estimates.

State Rep. Todd M. Smola, R-Palmer, and state Sen. Michael Moore, D-Millbury, have been named Legislators of the Year by the Massachusetts Police Association.

Located at the crossroads of Southern New England, thehas a tradition of pleasing hungry travelers.

Charles T. Blanchard, who twice applied for the town administrator position, has sent selectmen a letter requesting a full investigation into what he calls a 'very serious violation' of his rights.

Amid an already contentious search for Sturbridge's next town administrator, applicant Charles T. Blanchard has requested the Board of Selectmen launch an investigation into what he called "a serious violation of [his] rights." The issue spilled over into an acrimonious exchange between selectmen during a meeting on Monday, Nov.

The Sturbridge chapter of the REAS Foundation has just made it even easier for residents to help their neighbors.

More than three weeks since a handful of offices were broken into at the temporary Town Hall complex no official suspects have been identified, though police say the investigation is still open and very active.

New management has only been able to keep a neighborhood convenience store on track for a few months.

A Wampanoag woman prepares a meal as part of an exhibit at Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, Mass.

The Festival of Trees will once again offer up a joyful noise this holiday season.

When the Steaming Tender opened in the restored Palmer railroad station in 2004, its novelty and soundly prepared meat and seafood offerings, served trackside to the passing tremors of freight and passenger trains, were all that was needed for a rewarding family dining experience.

Perhaps the unforeseen structural issues were less of a surprise than it might seem - especially when dealing with two buildings that share a cumulative age of more than 325 years.

The agenda includes three session exploring Citystat, Document and Permit Management and Web Mapping.

Gov. Deval L. Patrick yesterday vowed not to cut local aid or Chapter 70 school aid, but local officials say cities and towns will still feel the effects of the governor's midyear budget cuts.

All times for Saturday, Oct. 31 * Southbridge - Horribles Parade from Wells Middle School to the Town Common 5-5:30 p.m.; Trick-or-Treat 5:30-7:30 p.m. * Sturbridge - Trick-or-Treat 5-7 p.m.; Horribles Parade from Town Hall to Town Common at 7 p.m. * Charlton - 5:30-7:30 p.m. * Brimfield - 4-7 p.m. * Wales - 4-7 p.m. Texas law on children seeing ...

A 1793 reverse serpentine chest with its smooth finish, delicate hardware and gentle curves was passed down in the Smith family from one woman to another until it was acquired by Old Sturbridge Village, where it has been stored, maintained and used for research.

Impressed by the outpouring of support for Norm on the Fine Woodworking website, Sue Roman, President of Taunton Inc.

Editor's Note: The Southbridge Evening News last week published a story noting the steps taken to ensure enough space at local cemeteries.