Well in Athol shut down due to high percholate levels
Code Pink founder says US support for Israel no longer reflects public opinion
With EPA reset, area climate action groups shift focus
North Quabbin Notes, Aug. 1
Regulators flag ‘monumental day’ for social cannabis use
GCC receives $613K in grants for home health aide, early childhood education programs
Young artists’ Junior Duck Stamp entries on display in Athol
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Congressman says meals programs must be defended following federal cuts
State officials joined U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern in kicking off the 11th annual Summer Food Rocks Tour with stops in Greenfield and Orange on Friday, when they met with community members and advocated for continued federal funding for meals programs.
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Royalston board hears from residents on tobacco permit
‘Jokes for Jamie’ fundraiser to benefit Petersham family
Massive health rate hike to hit local towns this fall
Orange man, 35, dies in crash
Bar advocates dispute Beacon Hill's forecast for labor crisis resolution
Western Mass community colleges see continued enrollment growth under MassReconnect
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Massachusetts crime rates down nearly across the board
Rubik’s champ: Amherst native Levi Gibson among the world’s fastest speedcubers
Assessment models being prepped for proposed six-town regional school district
Sports
Bulletin Board: Post 81 Juniors fall to Newburyport at state tournament
The 2025 Massachusetts American Legion Junior championship tournament took place on Saturday at Holy Cross in Worcester, with Greenfield Post 81 participating after winning its sectional title.
Chicopee’s Garret Theberge, Conway’s Leah Gump capture sprint titles at 41st Greenfield Triathlon
Greenfield Triathlon returns on Sunday for 41st running of race
Bulletin Board: Keene takes home Franklin Tech Girls Summer Basketball League championship with victory over Mahar 
UMass football: Trio of quarterbacks battle for starting spot ahead of Aug. 30 season openerOpinion
Pushback: A pathway to avoid unhousing
“I worked hard as a freight conductor for the railroad for 80 hours a week,” says Mark F. Peters of Greenfield. “And I pay all my bills.”
Your Daily Puzzles
An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
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Athol Police Logs, May 11 - June 9, 2025
2:01 a.m. - Male party in the lobby to speak with an officer about a cable box missing from his apartment. Male also stated he noticed the mat at his door has been moved.
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Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Of dragonflies and damselflies: A closer look at their mating habits
This is a column that I have been sitting on for weeks. I was temporarily sidetracked with my exuvia story, but now I’m ready to dive into the nitty-gritty of the life histories of dragonflies and damselflies (members of the taxonomic order Odonata). Today I present you with a photo that perfectly conveys the mating process used by this group. It looks strange at the onset, but as we fill in some of the details it will all start to make sense.
Local fruit salad just got even better: Try adding a hint of San Antonio spice
Tales from the top: In new book, Heath native Sarah Hartshorne reflects on not becoming America’s Next Top Model
20 hours to celebrate 20 years: Valley Free Radio host to broadcast for nearly a day, Aug. 7
Living, breathing, label-free music: Etchings Festival is ‘the natural habitat for something that doesn't fit any specific mold’Obituaries
Richard A. Parker
ORANGE, MA - Richard A. Parker, 72, of 419 East River Street, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2nd, after brief illness. He was predeceased by his beloved mother, Julia Lapointe, in 1995, and his step father, Louise Lapointe,... remainder of obit for Richard A. Parker
Logan A. Rivers
ORANGE, MA - Logan Arthur Rivers ,35, of Orange, MA, passed away on Tuesday evening July 29, 2025 at Athol Hospital with his parents and family by his side. Logan was born on August 18, 1989 in Greenfield, MA and he was the only chi... remainder of obit for Logan A. Rivers
Kenneth Fish
Kenneth "Scoop" Fish Athol, MA - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a remarkable man, Kenneth "Scoop" Fish, who left us on July 19, 2025. Born on June 23, 1968, in Athol, Massachusetts, Kenneth lived a life that was as vibrant... remainder of obit for Kenneth Fish
Charles W. Bachelder
ATHOL, MA - Charles W. "Chip" Bachelder, 80, of Chestnut Hill Avenue, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ late Wednesday evening, July 16, 2025 at the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester. Born in Gardner on May 7, 1945, he was the ... remainder of obit for Charles W. Bachelder
