About the Messenger
Who We Are
The FREE Messenger is entering it's tenth year!
Founded by Debra Thornblad in November, 2000, The FREE Messenger was purchased by Townsend resident Marcia (Smith) Arsenault in early 2005. Still independently owned and operated, The FREE Messenger is a monthly "snapshot" of our communities. We accept announcements from non-profits and others; most published free-of-charge. Churches, Groups, Non-profits and other organizations set-up and run by volunteers for the betterment of the community are encouraged to send in their FUNd-raising and free event notices. If your non-profit or community group has projects you need help with The FREE Messenger offers free publicity within it’s pages. Many events have made the front page because of their outstanding benefit to our communities.
Supported solely by advertising dollars from for-profit business, The FREE Messenger encourages business owners to contact us regarding how we can help them grow their business through advertising and continuing to provide this valuable periodical to the community.
Rates and Deadlines can be found here.
Monthly Columns
Many wonderful “regular” monthly columns have been added over time. Written by local business owners and other experts, these columns offer sound advice and insights into things important to us on a daily basis. Seldom will you find "bad news".
In “Gone Fishin” by John Ricciardi, of Pepperell, you will find information on local fishing and local history. You might read John’s latest thoughts on environmental issues or the latest sports championship won. John offers interesting stories and food for thought. “The Quilter’s Needle” is a monthly submission by Townsend resident and Quilt Historian Joan Leahy-Blanchard. Joan has studied quilting since a very early age and is a Founding Member of The Squanicook Quilt Guild. Each month Joan offers a new quilt-block pattern and instructions with a history of its origin.