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North Quabbin Notes, June 24
Orange takes ownership of old cereal factory lot
Cellphones in schools compared to ‘electronic cocaine’
Athol Royalston recognizes Students of the Month
Orange department heads speak to need for Proposition 2½ override
Local trans advocates in wake of Supreme Court decision: ‘We will not back down’
Advocacy continues for rural school aid; level funding expected as FY26 budget moves forward
United Way food drive serves 900 area families
Green River Festival brings ‘cultural melting pot’ of music to fairgrounds
GREENFIELD — The Green River Festival returned to the Franklin County Fairgrounds for the 39th year, kicking off the summer and showcasing improvements from last year by emphasizing all the Pioneer Valley has to offer in talent — and beer.
Fourth Fridays returns this week with camp fundraiser
ATHOL – This week’s Fourth Friday festivities in downtown Athol will not only offer the opportunity to peruse local merchants and listen to live music, but also the chance to help some local children spend a couple of weeks at Camp Wiyaka.
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Orange department heads speak to need for Proposition 2½ override
Orange takes ownership of old cereal factory lot
DC group presses Orange town officials on church use
Orange residents cast their ballots on Proposition 2½ override
Green River Festival brings ‘cultural melting pot’ of music to fairgrounds
Cooling centers to remain open on Wednesday in Athol
Editors Picks
Athol High School marks 150th Commencement with a hopeful message
Vigneau to retire as CEO of Franklin County YMCA
Idaho woman arrested on charges in 2023 Orange fraud case
Orange Sewer Commission votes to increase rates
Sports
Bulletin Board: Keith Burch, Gunnar Moore qualify for Massachusetts Amateur Public Links Championship
Round one of the 2025 Massachusetts Amateur Public Links qualifier took place on Monday at Westover Golf Course in Granby, with the top 14 placers plus ties advancing to the championship round, which is set for July 29-30 at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club in Boylston.
Orange’s Mitchell Krasco places 38th in triple jump at New Balance Nationals
Bulletin Board: Greenfield Tennis Cup scheduled for Saturday
Bulletin board: Greenfield Post 81 rallies past West Springfield for 1st victory
Major shakeup: New PVIAC league alignments set for 2025-26 season
Opinion
Columnist Judy Wagner: The songs of summer
June first, it snowed. The cottonwood trees were sending their white fluffy seed puffs down like large, slow-drifting snowflakes. In places they settled on puddles or coated newly raked garden beds with a light covering that did not melt.
Guest columnist Rob Moir: For cod and country
Maia Hinesley-Saunders: The Skrmetti decision, Dobbs, and solidarity with the reproductive justice movement
Marguerite Willis: Lessons aplenty in sports article
Columnist Daniel Cantor Yalowitz: Marking the times of our lives
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
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Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Police Logs
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
The prince and the strawberries: Strawberries Romanoff is a piece of Hollywood history
I can’t resist another strawberry dish. I thought because of all the rain we have had, our local strawberries might be short on flavor. So far, the berries I have eaten seem to be chock full of it. I’m savoring them.
‘I’ve met friends in my books’: Eric Carle Museum celebrates author, illustrator Grace Lin with retrospective exhibition
‘You can just do it forever’: Belly dance classes and shows grow steady local following
With a little help from his community: Northfield Mount Hermon teacher fighting rare form of cancer begins clinical trial
Valley Bounty: Rain or shine, strawberries are here: Teddy C. Smiarowski Farm welcomes another pick-your-own seasonObituaries
Gerald R. Carey Jr.
GREENFIELD, MA - Gerald R. Carey, Jr. passed away on June 12th with family at his side. He was the son of the late Gerald Sr. and Charlotte Carey. He will be greatly missed by his family. He leaves his sons Jim (Kate) and Jerry (Ale... remainder of obit for Gerald R. Carey Jr.
Paul B. Meuse
ATHOL, MA - Paul B. Meuse passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at the age of 92, at Alliance Health of Baldwinville, in Baldwinville, MA He leaves behind his children, William P. Meuse and his wife Karen, Rosemarie Mallette and her... remainder of obit for Paul B. Meuse
Elaine B. Brown
Elaine B. (Herk) Brown WARWICK, MA - Elaine B. (Herk) Brown, 94, of South Holden Road, died early Tuesday morning, June 17, 2025 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol. Born in Gardner on October 19, 1930, she was the daughter of Henry a... remainder of obit for Elaine B. Brown
Raymond M. Maronie
ORANGE, MA - Raymond M. Maronie, 88, of Magoon Road, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Athol Hospital after being stricken ill earlier at home. Born in Orange on February 1, 1937, he was the son of Henry and Mary (Carey... remainder of obit for Raymond M. Maronie
