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America 250 – Greatest American Speeches For most of the nation’s history over the last 250 years, the speeches made were not aired on major media. For example, what if radio had existed when President Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address? What if we could hear the deliberations over theContinue Reading

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It’s the 241st Birthday of the City of Gardner MA Gardner was officially a town on June 27, 1785 which makes June 27, 2026 its 241st birthday. Gardner was formed by land donated by Winchendon, Westminster, Ashburnham, and Templeton which is why the letters WWAT are shown in the CityContinue Reading

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Photo shows Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson holding a canvas presented to the City by Gardner Magazine on occasion of the Mayor’s 2000 Days in Office and in recognition of the strategic initiatives that have led to Gardner MA being labeled a “Model City for America.” 2000 Days Towards the “ModelContinue Reading

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Westminster MA Town Crier Episode 21 – Future of Westminster’s Old Town Hall The Town Crier podcast is hosted by Westminster MA Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen. Listen to this episode on any device, CLICK PLAY. The episode primarily focuses on the restoration of the Old Town Hall, a landmark thatContinue Reading

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Efforts of Historical Commission highlights Public Welfare Meeting The Gardner Public Welfare Committee met on March 12, 2026 and primarily focused on updates from Chris Pera, chair of the Historical Commission. Highlighted were recent efforts to restore a local cemetery and the necessity to secure additional funding for long-term preservation.Continue Reading

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Gardner Magazine has 7 Reports on the United States Economy on this complete page. United States Economy – Gardner Magazine Reports The History of the United States Economy is complex and warranted a complete examination of historical data and fundamental concepts. Gardner Magazine has 7 complete reports on the topicContinue Reading

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With so many historic sites, Massachusetts has so many choices when you plan an engaging and fun day trip with your family this coming season. CLICK for the complete page. Planning Spring Trips – Your Guide to Massachusetts Historic Landmarks Gardner Magazine has a page dedicated to the Historic LandmarksContinue Reading

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Complete page many reports, infographics, video, and podcasts relating to American Infrastructure. View the complete page, CLICK HERE. An Ambitious Gardner Magazine Report Project: Infrastructure Evolution of the U.S. Gardner Magazine has prepared a page with many reports from different perspectives and topics relating to American Infrastructure. View the completeContinue Reading

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This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” covering Gardner for Friday, January 23, 2026 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Zoning Board of Appeals, City Council Auditor Search, Greater Gardner Relay forContinue Reading

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Individual community History pages are listed under each community and in there are links in this article, CLICK HERE. Have suggestions on future podcasts? Email News@GardnerMagazine.com or leave a voicemail at (978) 632-6324 Deep Dives – History Project As part of the extensive Gardner Magazine History Project, there is atContinue Reading

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The Westminster History and Profile Page Gardner Magazine has created the Westminster History and Profile page with extensive narrative covering all aspects of Westminster History, demographics, and a community profile – plus some interesting facts about the Town. For the complete page, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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Warwick MA History and Profile Gardner Magazine has created the Warwick MA History and Profile page filled with narrative, many infographics, and a “Deep Dive” podcast. For the complete page, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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Templeton MA History and Profile Page Gardner Magazine has a special page loaded with narrative and rich infographics, plus a “Deep Dive” podcast on the history and profile of Templeton, Massachusetts. For the complete page, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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Rutland MA History Page Gardner Magazine has created a Rutland MA History and Profile page with a large amount of text, many infographics, and even a “Deep Dive” podcast on the History and profile of Rutland MA. For the page, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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Announcing the Gardner Magazine “History Project” Gardner Magazine has launched the “History Project” , creating rich HISTORY pages for each of the communities on this website. Each page l contains vast Textual information, Numerous and Informative Infographics, and a “Deep Dive” podcast which explains the history of that particular community.Continue Reading

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In this “Year Ahead 2026” Interview, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson outlines an ambitious agenda for building on a big year of progress in 2025. The interview itself and the infographic below demonstrate the specifics. A Forward- Looking Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – The Year Ahead 2026 Listen toContinue Reading

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Poedm.net provides AUDIO commentary, podcasts, DEEP DIVES, and DEBATES which cuts through partisanship, presents solutions with simple common sense, and preserves the dignity of all people. Our National Podcast Site, Poedm.net Gets an Upgrade Poedm.net was launched in 2024. Recently, the site was upgraded to include podcasts, Deep Dives, andContinue Reading

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Fiscal 6 – The Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Fiscal 6 is the 6th Fiscal Year Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has been in office and that started on July 1, 2025. We spoke with the Mayor about various needs and issues, and how things have changed over the lastContinue Reading

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Page with complete text of interview, CLICK HERE. Challenges and Solutions – Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on April 24, 2025. The conversation revolved around various challenges and the corresponding solutions. Listen to the numerous questions and answersContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel launches POEDM.net. Visit the website, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine Publisher Launches POEDM.net, Online AUDIO Commentary and Cool Art This is a website in which I’ll feature AUDIO commentary which cuts through partisanship, presents solutions with simple common sense, and preserves the dignity of all people.Continue Reading

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The Gardner MA of the Past Comes to Life Via Neural Processing Through a process known as a neural filter, Gardner Magazine has created color photos from the original black and white. These are all from about 100 years ago. Remember, the people of the time did not live inContinue Reading

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Gardner MA “Mr. History” Mike Richard Has a New Home – Here’s where it is… Beloved Local Columnist Mike Richard has a new home. Due to cutbacks at another publication, Mike Richard is no longer writing fresh material for their pages. However, if you’re looking for him, we know whereContinue Reading