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- How a former Winchendon School defender is topping Division III hockey
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- Tuesday: Not as cold, with a high of 29 and low of 20 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 38, low: 21.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 41 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bates women's basketball preps for Florida trip (pressherald.com) — A standout Division III hockey defender once sharpened her skills at The Winchendon School in Massachusetts after winning a state title with Lewiston. The broader piece highlights Bates women’s basketball gearing up for a Florida tournament and recognizes several New England Division III football players for recent All-Region honors, underscoring a strong regional showing across multiple college sports. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Paws to Read
Athol Public Library , 568 Main St , Athol
4:00 pm - License Commission Regular Meeting
Gardner MA Calendar , 95 Pleasant Street , Gardner
4:30 pm - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Gardner MA Calendar , 95 Pleasant Street , Gardner
6:30 pm - "Read with Benny the Bean" Reading Challenge Begins!
Athol Public Library , 568 Main St , Athol - Policy Subcommittee Regular Meeting
Gardner MA Calendar , 70 Waterford Street , Gardner
4:30 pm - The Bottom Dollars at Gardner Ale House
Gardner Ale House , 74 Parker St , Gardner
6:30 pm - Preschool Playdate
Athol Public Library , 568 Main St , Athol
11:00 am - Community Development Block Grant Application Training
Gardner MA Calendar , 115 Pleasant Street , Gardner
11:00 am - Bandstand Committee Regular Meeting
Gardner MA Calendar , 50 Manca Drive , Gardner
3:30 pm - Switch Gaming
Athol Public Library , 568 Main St , Athol
3:30 pm - Book Discussion: Another book by an author you’ve already read
Athol Public Library , 568 Main St , Athol
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Tuesday December 16
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Thursday December 18
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- McDonald's posted a job opening for Day Time & Closing Crew Member with Competitive Wage! in Winchendon. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Ashburnham
- Fiscal year 2025 salaries for Hubbardston town employees (thegardnernews.com)
Gardner
- New England string trio The Bottom Dollars to play Gardner Ale House (thegardnernews.com)
- Assessors Dec 2025 – Gardner News Magazine: Local News & Articles in Gardner MA (gardnermagazine.com)
- Server Upgrade (gardnermagazine.com)
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