Public comment sought on responsible clean energy development

03-14-2024 5:00 PM

By DOMENIC POLIStaff WriterResidents have until Friday to submit their input regarding the process by which clean energy projects are permitted in Massachusetts.An online survey is soliciting public comment on how the state should protect health,...


Former Selectman says residents asked him to run again

03-14-2024 5:00 PM

ROYALSTON—In 2003, Royalston resident Gary Winitzer won a special election to fill an unexpected vacancy on the Selectboard—in 2005, he was defeated in a bid for a three-year term.Since then, he has run for the Selectboard several times without...


Sports


UMass basketball: First-half hole too big to overcome as Minutemen end season with 73-59 loss to VCU in Atlantic 10 quarterfinals
03-14-2024 7:29 PM

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Following his fourth 3-pointer of the second half, Rahsool Diggins helped cut the UMass men’s basketball team’s once 17-point deficit to six with 4 minutes, 24 seconds remaining in the game.The Minutemen earned a stop on the other end...

Opinion


My Turn: Wake up America! Much to fear from rampant immigration
03-14-2024 2:42 PM

Immigration is what has built our country and marks it as a fascinating cauldron of many cultures, nations, and ideas. In the beginning, immigrants who came to Ellis Island were to come with identification papers from their home country. We need to...

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Police Logs


Athol Police Log Feb. 4-18
03-11-2024 5:00 PM

Sunday, Feb. 44:06 p.m.—Caller reported an erratic vehicle failing to stay within the lanes on South Athol Road. The caller reported the vehicle then turned onto Morton but was gone when police arrived.Monday, Feb. 53:50 p.m.—One person was...

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Arts & Life


Sounds Local: Don your St. Patrick’s Day green: Where to celebrate the holiday this weekend in Franklin County
03-13-2024 4:35 PM

St. Patrick’s Day is the day when we love to celebrate everything Irish. We eat corned beef, raise a pint of Guinness, and get all decked out in our best green outfits. Of course, there is music involved in these celebrations, be it traditional Celtic...

Obituaries

Obit photo for Carol Sullivan Carol Sullivan

Carol (Robinson) Sullivan ORANGE, MA - Carol (Robinson) Sullivan, 80, of Putnam Street, died unexpectedly at home on March 12, 2024 after being stricken ill. Born on May 14, 1943 in New Lon... remainder of obit for Carol Sullivan

Obit photo for Shirley Sakowicz Shirley Sakowicz

Kissimmee, FL - Shirley Sakowicz passed peacefully March 4th, 2024 at the Advent hospital in Orlando, FL surrounded by loved ones. Shirley was born in Athol, MA on October 30, 1953. She wa... remainder of obit for Shirley Sakowicz

Obit photo for Esther Plotkin Esther Plotkin

Greenfield, MA - Esther Beatrice (Wilensky) Plotkin 96, of Greenfield passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Worcester, Mass. on November ... remainder of obit for Esther Plotkin

Obit photo for Richard A. Newman Richard A. Newman

ATHOL, MA - Richard Allen Newman passed March 6th surrounded by his wife, daughter, son and niece. He was born June 1944 in Gardner to Lawrence and Irene Newman. He was raised and loved... remainder of obit for Richard A. Newman

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