Phillipston Board comes to agreement on Fire Department overtime
PHILLIPSTON – The Selectboard decided at its Wednesday meeting to approve a revision to Phillipston’s personnel policy relative to paying overtime to town employees.The change, however, affects only members of the Fire Department.Some town officials...
Phillipston CPC plans informational meeting on application process
PHILLIPSTON – The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) will hold an informational meeting for residents interested in securing funding for projects in fiscal year 2026.The meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Phillipston...
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On The Run with John Stifler: Running through some summer events
Historically, American sprinters have been one of the biggest stories at the Olympics, and this summer’s excellent Games in Paris hardly altered that pattern. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke the world record for the 400-meter hurdles for the sixth...
Opinion
Connecting the Dots: It’s time to elect a woman president
Some Republicans appear to have decided that Kamala Harris is only 3/5ths of a person and therefore cannot run for president.They made “big news” last week, though, when they charged that Kamala Harris is not a “natural born citizen” and therefore not...
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Police Logs
Athol Police Logs Aug. 14 to Aug. 22, 2024
Athol Police LogsAugust 14 - 22Wednesday, Aug. 143:33 p.m. - Caller from Gibson Drive reporting threats from their neighbor’s daughter. Ongoing issues with neighbor from earlier in the day shift. Female party was advised of her options. Male party was...
Arts & Life
Finger-picking good: Amherst autoharp workshop hosts weekly jams for all levels
Music from centuries-old folk songs and contemporary and classical tunes emanates through the hallway at the Bangs Community Center on a recent morning, as some of the autoharp players hold the instrument upright against their shoulders and below...
Obituaries
New Castle, PA - Lawrence G. Forand, 65 years of age, of New Castle, PA passed away the morning of August 25, 2024 after a short illness. Larry was born in Athol, MA to Laurence G. and Jane (Calcari) Forand. Larry was married to Nancy ... remainder of obit for Lawrence G. Forand
Sandra L. (Berry) Savage ERVING, MA - Sandra Louise (Berry) Savage passed away peacefully the evening of August 28, 2024 at home with her loved ones. She was born January 12, 1936 in Squabble Hollow, a village that was part of Lyndon, V... remainder of obit for Sandra L. Savage
Hartland, ME - Albert H Turcotte Sr., 84, passed peacefully away on August 26,2024 with family by his side. Albert was born and raised in Athol Ma. and later moved to CT. where he raised his family and worked as a machinist for Pratt a... remainder of obit for Albert H. Turcotte
ATHOL, MA - Roger M. Carter, 81, of Lord Street, died late Sunday evening, August 25, 2024 in the Dana Unit at the Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol. Roger was born on December 19, 1942 in North Troy, Vermont, the son of the late M... remainder of obit for Roger M. Carter