Sturbridge News

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.

Six of the region's major industry organizations banded together to reveal today their new program to help boost education in science technology engineering and math subjects - a school outreach program called DIGITS.

Northboro Worker is killed in loader accident NORTHBORO - A 65-year-old Worcester man died Friday when he was crushed under a heavy piece of equipment at a shopping center construction site off Routes 9 and 20.

A new nonprofit initiative will dispatch professionals from the worlds of science, engineering, technology, and mathematics to sixth-grade classrooms across Massachusetts in an effort to persuade students to consider careers in the fields, reports the Boston Globe.

There will be a feeling of Christmas in the air as Old Sturbridge Village expands its 'Christmas by Candlelight' programs and caters to holiday revelers' busy schedules by changing the winter schedule of operation.

Thomas Murphy passed for 158 yards and rushed for 52 yards as the for sixth-ranked Rams defeated the Warriors in Sturbridge.

Because she spends most of her days behind a desk and training staff at Southbridge Savings Bank, Sarah Clarke thought a day of real labor was a good idea.

How long does it take to get from Italy to Mexico? One year and some change if you're located at 179 Main St.

Written by Ken Ludwig, directed by Dave Glanville. At Stageloft Repertory Theater, 450A Main St., Sturbridge.

Four years ago, Trowbridge Forest Products in Hampton, Conn., began phasing out its business of peeling trees, from which it made utility poles.

Gardner 2 arrested in apartment are facing drug charges GARDNER - Two men were arrested at 9:30 a.m. yesterday after drugs were allegedly found in a search of a Sherman Street apartment by city police and members of the North Worcester County Drug Task Force.