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Over $400M in shelter funding, new limits approved
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Sportsman’s Corner: Missouri gobbler
North Quabbin Notes, April 25
A Page from North Quabbin History: Women of Royalston display
Royalston’s FinCom debates proposed salary increases
ROYALSTON – The Finance Committee Thursday night reviewed the FY25 budget proposed by the town’s Selectboard and offered a couple of changes.The committee held off on making a recommendation on a proposed $75,411 Proposition 2 ½ override to fund the...
PHOTO: Spectacular spire
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Plan calls for upgrades to Silver Lake in Athol
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Orange man gets 12 to 14 years for child rape
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North Quabbin Notes, April 23
Sports
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Minutemen ready for their spring formal
Good morning!Over 150 gridiron alumni will be at Saturday’s UMass football spring game. Recruited to UMass when they were schoolboys, they’re returning to help coach Don Brown give his players a glimpse of the program’s legacy.Longtime Minutemen...
Track & field: Greenfield, Mohawk Trail split dual meet
High schools: Amy Mihailicenco, Greenfield girls tennis edge Turners Falls (PHOTOS)
Softball: Turners edges Tech, Greenfield’s Paulin notches 100th hit, Mahar win first game since 2019
Country Club of Greenfield holding Youth Golf Camp June 24-27Opinion
The World Keeps Turning: Quantifying happiness — How we measure up
A few weeks ago, Donald Trump again displayed his blissfully ignorant understanding of the modern world. At a fundraiser in the home of a billionaire in Palm Beach, Florida, he went off script (if there ever was a script) to complain, not just about...
My Turn: Dear Patients — We hear you!
Ava Gips: Carolyn Shores Ness gets things done
Annette Pfannebecker: Vote yes for Shores Ness and for Deerfield
Guest columnist Jonathan Kahane: Clapping back at no-good scammers
Police Logs
Athol Police Logs: March 12 to March 19
ATHOL POLICE LOGSTuesday, March 126:45 p.m. - Male party into the lobby regarding a shop vac he lent to someone and they are refusing to give it back. Party was advised of his options. Attempted to contact involved party, negative contact, a voicemail...
Athol Police Logs: Feb 19 to Feb. 27
Athol Police Log Feb. 4-18
Orange Police Log 12/1-13
Athol Police Log 11/8-26
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Arts & Life
Proof that it’s never too late: Solo exhibit and free workshops honor the late Frederick Gao, a Belchertown resident who became a painter in his last five years
For the months of May and June, the Sunderland Public Library’s Lane Family Reading Room Gallery will turn into a fount of inspiration, as the library honors the work of a late-blooming artist.Through “Awing & Honoring Frederick Gao,” the library will...
Self-expression on display: ServiceNet members’ artworks on view at Greenfield Public Library through end of May
Embracing both new and old: Da Camera Singers celebrates 50 years in the best way they know how
Time to celebrate kids and books: Mass Kids Lit Fest offers a wealth of programs in Valley during Children’s Book Week
Sounds Local: A rock circus returns to Turners Falls: The Slambovian Circus of Dreams brings the fun Friday night at the SheaObituaries
Mary M. Thompson
Mary M. (Powers) Thompson Dade City, FL - Mary M. (Powers) Thompson passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was born at Langley Air Force Base, in Hampton VA, on February 17, 1968, the daughter of Robert H. and Joan (Lint... remainder of obit for Mary M. Thompson
Nancy C. Skowrowski
Nancy C Skowronski Royalston, MA - Nancy C Skowronski, born in Worcester, MA on January 1, 1943, lived a captivating life, filled with vibrant memories and impactful experiences that created a lasting legacy. A resident of Royalston, Mas... remainder of obit for Nancy C. Skowrowski
Robert E. Thayer
Robert E. "Bob" Thayer Athol, MA - ATHOL - Robert E. "Bob" Thayer, 90 of Athol passed away Sunday, April 14, 2023, in the Athol Hospital. He was born on July 13, 1933, the son of Robert H. Thayer and Louise E. (King) Thayer. Bob graduat... remainder of obit for Robert E. Thayer
Chris N. Boyle
8/5/1956 - 4/11/2024 ORANGE, MA - Chris Boyle, beloved father and husband, passed away on April 11, 2024 at home. Chris led a life of unwavering dedication to his family, a steadfast commitment to the land he cherished, and a love for ... remainder of obit for Chris N. Boyle
