Public Interest – The Spencer Journal https://spencerjournal.com Honestly Spencer Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:26:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://spencerjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-S-Torch_Profile-32x32.png Public Interest – The Spencer Journal https://spencerjournal.com 32 32 Guide to picking perfect produce https://spencerjournal.com/guide-to-picking-perfect-produce/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:25:00 +0000 https://spencerjournal.com/?p=2685

Gardens are in full bloom and many crops are ripe for the picking. There’s no doubt about it, fresh fruits …

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Bug Off: Growing Natural Insect Repellents

Mother Nature’s Effective and Economical Chemical Alternatives

The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer …

]]> The Spencer Journal Corey Lacaire reflects on 30 years of fire department service https://spencerjournal.com/corey-lacaire-reflects-on-30-years-of-fire-department-service/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:47:01 +0000 https://spencerjournal.com/?p=2474

SPENCER – Corey Lacaire, who recently retired as deputy fire chief, said that Spencer’s department is “top notch,” in terms …

]]> The Spencer Journal Photo: Mary Braney Food drive at DPHS responds to Pat Ricard’s “Caw to Action!” https://spencerjournal.com/food-drive-at-dphs-responds-to-pat-ricards-caw-to-action/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:29:59 +0000 https://spencerjournal.com/?p=2266

SPENCER/EAST BROOKFIELD – David Prouty High School students are answering a “Caw to Action” challenge from Pat Ricard, Baltimore Ravens …

]]> The Spencer Journal Lt. Norman Hodgerney Jr. to receive Blue & Gold Award https://spencerjournal.com/lt-norman-hodgerney-jr-to-receive-blue-gold-award/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 23:06:05 +0000 https://spencerjournal.com/?p=1933

Lieutenant Norman Hodgerney Jr. of the Spencer Police Department will receive the Blue & Gold Award from the National Exchange …

]]> The Spencer Journal Shape Spencer’s future: Join the community workshop on October 26th https://spencerjournal.com/shape-spencers-future-join-the-community-workshop-on-october-26th/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:36:55 +0000 https://spencerjournal.com/?p=1504

SPENCER -In an effort to foster community engagement and gather valuable insights, The Spencer Master Plan and Central Massachusetts Regional …

]]> The Spencer Journal Spencer Cable Access to host Feeding Our Neighbors food drive Sept. 30 https://spencerjournal.com/spencer-cable-access-to-host-feeding-our-neighbors-food-drive-sept-30/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:58:38 +0000 https://spencerjournal.com/?p=1478

SPENCER – Every can of vegetables, box of macaroni, or dollar bill that will be donated at Saturday’s Feeding Our …

]]> The Spencer Journal Spencer Fair set for Labor Day weekend with increased security https://spencerjournal.com/spencer-fair-set-for-labor-day-weekend-with-increased-security/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:49:16 +0000 https://spencerjournal.com/?p=1420

SPENCER – The annual Spencer Fair kicks off Thursday (Aug. 31, 2023) evening with carnival rides only from 5-9 p.m.…

]]> The Spencer Journal File photo. Photo: Jackie Mushinsky Spencer – East Brookfield “ruckers” raise funds for Why Me & Sherry’s House in brutal 4-day march https://spencerjournal.com/spencer-east-brookfield-ruckers-raise-funds-for-why-me-sherrys-house-in-brutal-4-day-march/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:19:00 +0000 https://spencerjournal.com/?p=1353

WORCESTER – Hand in hand, a cheering crowd encouraging them, they ran through an inflated arch in the driveway at …

]]> The Spencer Journal Photo: Jackie Mushinsky Local Lakes and Ponds Facing Rising Water Levels and Enforced ‘No Wake Zone’ Amidst Ongoing Storms https://spencerjournal.com/local-lakes-and-ponds-facing-rising-water-levels-and-enforced-no-wake-zone-amidst-ongoing-storms/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:49:01 +0000 https://spencerjournal.com/?p=1305

Is a familiar warning right now across many of the local lakes and ponds. With over 8 inches of rain …

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