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The Landmark Weekly newspaper serving readers and advertisers in Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland and Sterling, DISPLAY ADVERTISING

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Early deadlines may apply for special sections and on holiday weeks. General inquires to [email protected], or 508-450-7554. CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADVERTISING

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all 978-488-3590, Option 2, to ask about subscription starts, stops, address changes and missed papers. NEWSROOM

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

01/01/2026

Welcome 2026! Wachusett towns have plans for the coming year ...

12/29/2025

The new year will bring work for all the Wachusett towns. Here's what's on tap for Paxton ...

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12/26/2025

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Earlier this morning, Friday, December 26, 2025, Princeton Police Officer Dominic Esposito was working alone when he responded to a domestic disturbance on Mason Lane. Upon arrival, the involved individual—who was initially reported to be armed with a knife—came out of the residence toward the officer with a shovel.

Westminster Police arrived on scene shortly after. Tasers were deployed during the encounter, and the individual was ultimately brought under control and transported to the hospital for evaluation.

Officer Esposito sustained minor injuries during the incident but remains on duty.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Westminster, Sterling, and Police Department for their quick response and teamwork, which helped ensure the safety of everyone involved.

— Princeton Police Department

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12/23/2025

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🎥 Santa Cam Preview

One of the most popular features of NORAD Tracks Santa is the Santa Cam. Beginning on December 24, NORAD will release video clips from around the world showing Santa as he passes key locations. These clips are produced using a combination of animation, satellite-based positioning, and NORAD’s global tracking data.

Santa Cam videos are released throughout the day to help families follow Santa’s journey in a fun and educational way. They also support geography learning, since each clip highlights a unique region of the world.

Santa Cam releases begin the morning of December 24. Follow along at www.noradsanta.org/en/

12/15/2025

Police still looking into 911 call at Chocksett ...

12/08/2025

State Rep. Kimberly Ferguson has announced she will not seek another term as state representative.

12/06/2025
12/06/2025

Paxton tree lighting, happening now!

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DISPLAY ADVERTISING Deadline is 2 p.m., Friday. Early deadlines may apply for special sections and on holiday weeks. General inquires to [email protected]. Advertising is also taken in person 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, at 1161 Main St., Holden. Sales Manager JEREMEY WARDWELL, 508-767-9574, ext. 4574 Sr Media Consultant LAURA CRYAN, 508-767-9575, ext. 4575 Media Consultant MIA HARINGSTAD, 508-767-9576, ext. 4576 CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADVERTISING Deadline is 3 p.m., Friday. Early deadlines may apply on holiday weeks. Email: [email protected]

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NEWSROOM 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). Call the editor if you wish to confirm that an item has been received. 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]. Submissions may also be sent by fax to 508-829-0670; by mail to 100 Front St., 5th Floor, Worcester, MA 01615-0012; or dropped off 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, at 100 Front St. Worcester, MA. Editor 508-767-9555, ext. 4555; [email protected] Reporter PATTY ROY, 508-767-9558, ext. 4558; [email protected] Contributing Writers JOHN ORRELL Photographer JOYCE ROBERTS