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Pro disc golf tournament returns to Maple Hill in Leicester

The world’s top disc golfers head to Leicester Sept 24–27 for the final playoff event of the Disc Golf Pro Tour season. Read More »

100th anniversary update at Sovittaja Park

The summer of 2026 at Sovittaja Park in Rutland has been busy but enjoyable for those who attended our centennial celebratory events. Read More »

Hometown Harvest: Recycling in the garden

It may seem a bit early to prepare for winter in your garden, but it’s always good to have a plan. Read More »

Real Estate Transfers - July 15, 2026 - August 14, 2026

Wachusett Free Press will publish Recorded Land Transfers in Holden, Paxton, and Rutland from the 15th to the 14th of the preceding months. Read More »

Day Trippin'

Interpretive river cruising on the Connecticut Read More »

The cautious adopter’s guide to AI this school year

So, as backpacks come out of the closet and school routines take shape, how can we use these tools together, intentionally, without letting them crowd out the parts of childhood that don’t come with a screen? Here are some examples of what cautious adoption can look like in our homes: Read More »