Physician Pathway Act, co-sponsored by Amherst rep, may help ease physician shortage
North Quabbin Notes, May 16
Sportsman’s Corner: May, the best month of spring
Extreme weather forces valley farmers to adapt
Report urges full reexamination of regional transit authorities
UMass chancellor defends protest crackdown, arrests
A Page From North Quabbin History: The story behind the New Salem Museum
Athol Royalston Middle School Honor Roll Term 3
$338K fraud drains town coffers in Orange
ORANGE — Authorities are investigating an estimated $338,000 in fraud against the town, which has left Orange in dire financial straits and could result in the closure of its libraries, town officials discussed Thursday.The fraud involves the town...
Are Massachusetts politics on immigration changing? Strategists, activists weigh in.
State activists and party organizers from across the political spectrum are determining how to address Massachusetts residents’ new top concern — immigration — going into the 2024 election cycle.Recent polling by GBH, CommonWealth Beacon and MassINC...
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Orange Selectboard to review proposal to de-fund town libraries
Proposal calls for a 70-80-room hotel near North Quabbin Commons in Athol
Five Points Project, trash disposal on Athol Town Meeting warrant
Athol YMCA to open new community center
Sounds Local: Greenfield’s own Elvis returns to sender: Travis Ledoyt brings ‘The Elvis in Me’ to Greenfield High School, May 25
Transfer station starting food scrap compost program
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Sportsman’s Corner: The quest for the Super Slam
State Senate budget funds free community college for all
UMass student group declares no confidence in chancellor
Heath native’s bill honoring fallen heroes introduced in Congress
Sports
Mohawk Trail’s Chay Mojallali sets school record in high jump as Franklin County contingent racks up titles at Western Mass. Division 2 Track & Field Championships (PHOTOS)
BUCKLAND — Mohawk Trail’s Chay Mojallali put on a show Friday on his home track during the Western Mass. Division 2 Track & Field Championships.Mojallali entered the day as the top seed in the boys high jump and made sure he didn’t get upset. The...
High Schools: Ethan Heuer’s 10 strikeouts lift Athol baseball past Gardner
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Without Muth, Preakness looks wide open
High Schools: Greenfield softball enters postseason with 17-1 record following win over Easthampton 
Bulletin board: Franklin First goes on hit parade in GGSL victoryOpinion
As I See It: Of dogs and men
It is universally agreed that we as humans are better off than dogs in America, in intelligence, dignity, health, etc. Two crucial facts contradict this notion. So, let’s get to these facts:FACT ONE: New York’s rich hotel heiress Leona Hemsley,...
Connecting the Dots: ‘They can say they don’t care, but they can’t say they didn’t know’
Karen Traub: What it means when you lose a public library
My Turn: Too often, what we got sold not what we got
Bill Knittle: Rowe Elementary is looking for people with a cool job
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
‘As the woods wake up, it’s my favorite time’: Turkey hunters relish spring season
The Boston Red Sox season will still be warming up by the end of this month, with about 110 games remaining before the playoffs. But outdoor sportsmen across Massachusetts will have already hung up their gear until around the time the World Series...
‘A generational healing experience’: Exhibit documents the struggles of Cambodian families fleeing the Khmer Rouge who found refuge and a new community in Amherst
Sounds Local: Greenfield’s own Elvis returns to sender: Travis Ledoyt brings ‘The Elvis in Me’ to Greenfield High School, May 25
The cool new ‘underground’ spot in town: Le Peacock in Shelburne Falls delivers on colorful décor, people, food and cocktails
Get Growing with Mickey Rathbun: Venture beyond your garden walls: Plant sales and noteworthy gardens to visit this seasonObituaries
Devin L. Closser
CLINTON, MA - Devin Louden Closser (35) died unexpectedly on May 7, 2024 at his home in Clinton, MA. Devin was born in Greenfield on February 24, 1989 and grew up out in the country at 445 Tully Road, in Orange, MA. He was the son of Pa... remainder of obit for Devin L. Closser
Sarah J. Meuse
Sarah J. (Adams) Meuse ERVING, MA - Sarah J. (Adams) Meuse, 71, of Briggs Street in Erving, MA, died late Saturday night, May 11, 2024 at home after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Greenfield on November 29, 195... remainder of obit for Sarah J. Meuse
Robert E. Duley
NEW SALEM, MA - Robert E. Duley, 90, of Fay Road, passed away on Thursday morning, May 9, 2024. Born in Gardner on February 1, 1934, he was the son of Earl and Evelyn (Gelinas) Duley and grew up in Athol, graduating from Athol High ... remainder of obit for Robert E. Duley
Scott R. Hardy
ORANGE, MA - Scott R. Hardy, 53, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 9, 2024. Born in Greenfield, MA on March 19, 1971, he was the son of Clarence Hardy and Joyce (Austin) Hardy and grew up in Orange, MA. Scott was a master when it cam... remainder of obit for Scott R. Hardy
