The Yankee Xpress and Blackstone Valley Xpress

01/12/2026

01/09/2026

Visiting hours for Officer Stephen LaPorta will be held Wednesday, January 14 from 2-6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 1 Church Square, Franklin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, January 15 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church. Relatives and friends are invited.
Arrangements are under the care of Alexander Thomas & Sons Funeral Home of Walpole, MA.

01/08/2026

The Uxbridge community mourns Officer Steve LaPorta who was killed in the line of duty in the early hours of Wed., January 7. He had stopped to assist at a motor vehicle accident on Route 146 Northbound when a tractor-trailer struck Officer LaPorta and his cruiser. Efforts to treat him at the scene were to no avail. Police Chief Marc Montminy spoke briefly but movingly at a press conference yesterday.
“Officer LaPorta gave his life and service to this community. A sacrifice that we will never forget,” he said. “In our eyes, he was a hero. This is a devastating loss to our department and our community.”
Officer LaPorta began his career in Uxbridge as a public safety dispatcher. He worked part-time patrols and was welcomed onto the police force in June 2024. He leaves a wife and 13 year old son.

01/06/2026

At the Pearle L. Crawford Library, 40 Schofield Ave., Dudley

12/31/2025

The Dudley Woman's Club invites all women from the region to their Jan. 8 meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Dudley Town Hall. It's all about health & wellness in the New Year. Meet authors Brad and Pamela Thompson as they discuss their book "Stress Less, Thrive More: Discover Secrets to Physical, Emotional and Mental Wellness."
Learn more at dudleywomansclub.org about this social and volunteer group.

11/30/2025

The Town of Uxbridge will hold a Special Town Meeting at 7 p.m. at Monday, December 1 @ 7 p.m. at Valley Chapel, 14 Hunter Road, Uxbridge.

11/24/2025

11/16/2025

Douglas Historical Society Annual Meeting 2025

The Douglas Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting on Saturday, November 22 at 2 pm. The board of directors invites members and friends to join them at the E. N. Jenckes Store Museum at 283 Main Street in Douglas for the business meeting, election of officers and exciting updates on 2026 events including plans to celebrate the nation’s birth!

Come preview our holiday decorations and enjoy refreshments in the setting of our special museum. For more information, email [email protected].

11/10/2025

Community Conversation: Dementia Care and Support
On Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. Dementia Friendly Charlton will host a presentation on caring, supporting, and communicating with someone living with dementia at the Charlton Public Library. After the presentation there will be a Question & Answer panel with experts and community leaders. Panelists include local first responders, elder services staff, and representatives from the financial and faith communities.
Everyone is welcome to attend this informative session. Registration is appreciated and can be done at charltonlibrary.org or by calling the Library at 508-248-0452.
Charlton Public Library is located at 40 Main Street in Charlton, Massachusetts. Additional parking is available at the elementary school and the town hall.

11/10/2025

Living Nativity
Saturday November 29th
2:30-4:30
Rockdale Congregational Church
42 Fowler Rd, Northbridge
Free Christmas Stockings 12 and under. First Come, First Served.
Cookie Walk $15.00 per box (boxes provided).
Rain or Shine.

11/06/2025

Sounds like a fascinating program!