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Deadline is noon Friday for calendar, news, obituary, opinion, photography, social news and sports submissions (an earlier deadline of 5 p.m. the previous Thursday applies on holiday weeks). The Landmark only publishes items directly related to the five Wachusett towns: Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland and Sterling. Items not appropriate for publication will not be returned. General inquiries to [email protected]. Editor KRISTEN PAYSON, 973-402-7802, ext. 2402; [email protected]

Contributing Writers KEN CLEVELAND, DANIELLE RAY

Sterlingites install peace pole ...
08/18/2026

Sterlingites install peace pole ...

STERLING — A peace pole was recently dedicated on the town common during a gathering that epitomized the spirit of community and togetherness.

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BREAKING NEWS: DCR has reached out to the town informing of their plans to fill in the root cellar and substantially alter the Solitary Cell Block despite the Rutland Historical Commission's significant attempts to save the structures. The Prison Camp ruins cannot be replaced once removed. We urge you to reach out and express opposition immediately:

Key Contacts for Outreach:
1. DCR Leadership
• Commissioner: Nicole LaChapelle
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (617)626-4990

2. State Legislative Representatives
• Senator Durant
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (617)722-1540

•State Rep Ferguson
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (617)722-2263

3. Governor's Office
• Governor Healey
• Constituent Service Line: (617)725-4005
• Online Message Portal: mass.gov Contact the Governor

Timing of town meeting can be awkward ...
08/13/2026

Timing of town meeting can be awkward ...

By Ken Cleveland Landmark Correspondent HOLDEN — Town meeting comes each year after the town election. That differs from many other towns that opt to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

08/12/2026

Paxton's budget cuts for the coming year are permanent ...

08/07/2026
08/06/2026
What's happening at Town Hall?
08/06/2026

What's happening at Town Hall?

HOLDEN — Workers are busy in Holden, focusing on school and town projects.

Rutland library director says goodb ... See you later
08/05/2026

Rutland library director says goodb ... See you later

By Ken ClevelandLandmark Correspondent RUTLAND — The Rutland Free Public Library was busier than usual July 23, as patrons marked Kerry Re*****on’s retirement. Re*****on, who… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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07/23/2026

Local Pan-Mass rider is ready to roll ...

STERLING — Town resident Ben Van Gieson will be participating in the upcoming Pan-Mass Challenge next month, and his reasons for doing so are deeply personal.

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