Dalton Church to Host Three Stooges Film Festival

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DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton United Methodist Church will host its annual Three Stooges Festival on Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m. The event will take place in the Fellowship Hall of the church, located at 755 Main St.

Bernie Klem, a Three Stooges enthusiast, will present five short films featuring the comedy trio. Klem will also provide information regarding the films' production and related trivia.

Refreshments and desserts will be available during an intermission.

The event is open to the public without an admission fee. A voluntary offering will be collected, with all proceeds designated for the church’s Roof & Restoration Fund.

Inquiries regarding the event can be directed to Bernie Klem at (413) 684-3286.

 

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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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