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In Memoriam

Dr. Charles A.Roy, 88, died Thursday, October 6, 2011 in Springfield.  He leaves his wife of 65 years, Claire, three sons, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  He also leaves a brother in CT and a sister in NH.  Dr. Roy practiced pediatric medicine in Southbridge for 47 years.

Kate Alexander Wins
"40 Under Forty" Award  

Kate Alexander of Trail Road was one of forty young business professionals recognized this month by the Worcester Business Journal for their passion, energy, and committment to business and the local community.  Kate is the AVP of Sales and Marketing for the Southbridge Savings Bank.
(September, 2011)

Bald Eagles on Big Alum Lake

On Jan. 6th Audrey Weston wrote the following to Mass.Wildlife regarding the recent sightings of Bald Eagles on Big Alum Lake:
"We see eagles periodically throughout the year.  Today we actually have been watching 2 mature and I believe an immature.  The 2 adults spent some time sitting fairly close together in a pine tree calling back and forth.  Then they flew down to the ice and again were very close.  Could they be a pair?  The immature was seen earlier in almost the same spot as the adults were and I believe he called out and seemed to 'duck down' while an adult flew over.  My husband took pictures of one of the adults feeding on what I presume is a fish also today.  Yesterday, he took a picture of one in the pine tree on the island where they seem to prefer to perch.  Very fun and most impressive.  I had never heard an eagle before."
(January 2012)