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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’
With eye toward teaching firearm safety, Mahar’s Junior ROTC adding air rifles
Sportsman’s Corner: Quabbin opens this Saturday
North Quabbin Notes, April 18
Partnership succeeds in protecting Lake Monomonac forestland
Alumnae gather in Athol to honor Spelman College founders
ATHOL – Saturday’s morning rain did little to dampen the enthusiasm of those who attended the third annual Spelman College Founders Day at Silver Lake Cemetery to honor Sophia B. Packard and Harriet E. Giles.According to the college’s web site, the...
White’s Mill development proceeds following roof cave-in
WINCHENDON—A planned re-development of the former White’s Mill complex in Winchendon Springs is proceeding, following a partial collapse of the roof from a snowstorm on April 4.Since then, Amelia Giovanoni, acting director of the Mill Farm Initiative...
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Sportsman’s Corner: Turkey time
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Franklin County youth tapped to advise governor’s team
Athol Police Logs: March 27 to April 10, 2024
Sports
GMLB, Newt Guilbault gets seasons underway Sunday (PHOTOS)
Greenfield Minor League Baseball and Newt Guilbault Community Baseball League held their opening days on Sunday, each getting their seasons underway with a parade followed by the first day of games. In a GMLB Majors contest, Maniatty Real Estate’s...
Bulletin Board: Gary Tashjian, Cheri McCarthy win Twice As Smart Pickleball Tournament
Greenfield Girls Softball League opens its 2024 season (PHOTOS)
High schools: South Hadley softball holds off Frontier rally for 5-4 victory (PHOTOS)
Softball: Franklin Tech’s Hannah Gilbert holds Hopkins to two hits, leads Eagles to 7-1 victory (PHOTOS)Opinion
My Turn: National debt — A threat to our nation’s future
This is an update on a column I wrote last year about a threat to our future well-being: the national debt. To summarize, unless the debt crisis is brought under control soon the future will be much more difficult for you, your children, grandchildren...
Ferd Wulkan: Green schools are possible
Josie Silva: Voting age impacts voter turnout
Eleanor Wade: Mental health and voting age
Erika Heilig: Trump’s mug is not news
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
A day to commune with nature: Western Mass Herbal Symposium will be held May 11 in Montague
This week’s feature is my 100th Home & Garden column for the Recorder, and I’m pleased to celebrate by sharing the plans of two local women who are organizing a remarkable event for anyone interested in learning about herbal remedies and natural...
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 27-28
Best Bites: A familiar feast: The Passover Seder traditions and tastes my family holds dear
Valley Bounty: Your soil will thank you: As garden season gets underway, Whately farm provides ‘black gold’ to manyObituaries
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
Donn K. Clifford
PHILLIPSTON, MA - Donn K. Clifford, 74, of Barre Road, died on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner. Born in Gardner on August 15, 1949, he was the son of Robert Clifford Sr. and Virginia (Mann) Clifford and graduat... remainder of obit for Donn K. Clifford
