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North Quabbin Notes, April 25
Spilka pledges ‘comprehensive climate bill’ in Senate
Senate adds bills to reform electric industry
North Quabbin Notes, April 23
Mass. saw nearly 200 percent rise in antisemitic incidents last year
Shelter money fading, but ‘not at the end of the line’
Erving rejects trade school’s incomplete proposal for mill reuse
ERVING — While the Selectboard was forced to reject the lone procurement submission for the former International Paper Mill because it was incomplete, members hope the applicant’s idea could be a window to future opportunities.Hancock Academy is...
Plan calls for upgrades to Silver Lake in Athol
ATHOL – Residents and town officials joined members of the Open Space & Recreation Commission for a walking tour of Silver Lake Park Tuesday night.The purpose of the meeting, which convened at the park’s pavilion, was to discuss a master plan for the...
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Plan calls for upgrades to Silver Lake in Athol
Athol Royalston School Committee approves budget on second attempt
Magic comes to Red Apple in Phillipston
Orange man gets 12 to 14 years for child rape
Parents question handling of threat at Erving Elementary School
A Page from North Quabbin History: Women of Royalston display
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Sportsman’s Corner: Turkey time
With eye toward teaching firearm safety, Mahar’s Junior ROTC adding air rifles
Franklin County youth tapped to advise governor’s team
Athol Police Logs: March 27 to April 10, 2024
Sports
Country Club of Greenfield holding Youth Golf Camp June 24-27
The Country Club of Greenfield is holding its Youth Golf Camp from June 24-27. The camp will be capped at 25 children on a first come, first serve basis. The fee is $170 for the first family member and $140 for each additional family member. The camp...
High schools: Lilly Ross records 100th career hit in Franklin Tech’s win over Northampton
Baseball: Wyatt Edes’ walk-off single lifts Frontier past Amherst 6-5
On The Ridge with Joe Judd: What time should you turkey hunt?
High Schools: Jakhia Williams propels Turners girls track past Athol
Opinion
Guest columnists Ellen Attaliades and Lynn Ireland: Housing crisis is fueling the human services crisis
Vacancies at programs operated by human services providers — despite some progress over the last two years — are still much too high. More than one in four direct support professional positions in adult residential and day programs for people with...
My Turn: April is second chance month
My Turn: Judgmental about malaise
Greg Franceschi: Support bike lanes and walking paths in South Deerfield
Ahmad Esfahani: Aiding and abetting and middle school angst
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
Sounds Local: A rock circus returns to Turners Falls: The Slambovian Circus of Dreams brings the fun Friday night at the Shea
The circus is coming to town, and not the kind with elephants and clowns. I’m talking about the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, a rock group from the Hudson Valley in New York that makes music as unique as its name. The band, which has frequently...
Rescuing food and feeding people: Rachel’s Table programs continue to expand throughout western Mass
A day to commune with nature: Western Mass Herbal Symposium will be held May 11 in Montague
Speaking of Nature: ‘Those sound like chickens’: Wood frogs and spring peepers are back — and loud as ever
Hitting the ceramic circuit: Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail turns 20 years old, April 27-28Obituaries
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
