Lenten Music Series Finale in Dalton

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DALTON – Dalton United Methodist Church, located at 755 Main St., will commemorate Palm Sunday, March 16, with two special musical tributes: The church choir will perform a cantata during the regularly scheduled 9:30 a.m. worship service and The Becket Praise Team from the yoked parishes of Becket will perform at 3 p.m. during the “Sing Praise to the Lord Series” finale.     

The choir will perform “Praise the God of Resurrection,” an Easter cantata composed by Mark Hayes, Lloyd Larson, Joseph M. Martin and Ruth Elaine Schram. A sensitive blending of scripture and inspired music, this short cantata that walks listeners through the final days of Jesus’ earthly life is a moving reminder of the power of the living God.     

The Becket Praise Team, which recently performed in the Berkshire Gospel Festival at the Colonial Theater, is now in its 11th year and has grown to 15 members. Known for its contemporary Christian music sung with power, the Becket group has produced two CDs: “Awesome God” and “Midnight Cry.” The nondenominational Lenten music series is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be shared with the group performing, and all attending are invited for refreshments after the concert.

For further information, contact Pastor Bob Jackson at Dalton United Methodist Church: 684-0521.
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Bell, Ogle Win at May Day Race in Dalton

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DALTON, Mass. -- Stefan Ogle was the top male 5-kilometer finisher and Lindley Bell the top female 5K finisher at the 2026 Community Recreation Association May Day Races on Sunday at Nessacus Middle School.
 
Ogle’s winning 5K time was 19 minutes, 7 seconds, Brady Payson was second in 19:41, and Lake Kittler third in 19:43. Bell’s winning women’s time was 23:56, followed by Kristy MacWilliams in 24:22 and Chelsea Smith in 29:20.
 
Girls led the Splatter Sprint mile race, with Payton Anastasio, age 11, the top overall finisher in in 8:07, 12-year-old Breelin Touponce second in 8:44 and 11-year-old Brooklyn Renderer third in 8:45. The top three boys were Jace Esposito in 8:54, Michael Londergan in 10:15 and Samuel King in 10:38.
 
In the kids’ Obstacles & Popsicles half-mile race for ages 6-8, 7-year-old Henry King was first in 4:00, 8-year-old Jake Vosburgh finished second in 4:01, while 7-year-old Maisey Reed was third in 4:31. Evan Vreeland was third among the boys in 4:41, while Cecelia Polson was the second-place girl in 4:37 and Harper Phelps was third in 4:40.
 
In the 5-and-under race, Jack Barbour was first among the boys in 4:38, Jackson Lavierdiere was second in 5:05, and Mae Cimini third in 5:10. Kennedy Phelps was the top girl in 5:14, while Laura Vosburgh was second in 5:57 and Olivia Shea third 5:58. 
 
5K Race
1. Stefan Ogle, 19:07. 2. Brady Payson, 19:41. 3. Lake Kittler, 19:43. 4. Brian Ducey, 19:46. 5. Chaz Mahar, 21:35. 6. Philip Malm, 21:50. 7. Benjamin Ward, 22:48. 8. Bret Matthews, 23:11. 9. Robert King, 23:28. 10. Noah Aldrich, 23:50.
 
Kids' Splatter Sprint 1 Mile Race
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