Clean energy groups issue new appeal on siting reforms
Sportsman’s Corner: Poults galore this season
Healey answers questions about AG speculation
Report: Legalization didn't undercut illegal sports betting in Massachusetts
Racing pigs, fried dough and more at 175th Franklin County Fair
No injuries result from ATV fire in Orange
PHOTO—“Johnny King” performs at Quabbin Valley Health Care
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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Camper describes run-in with vehicles on Athol trails as a ‘scary situation’
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Firefighters rescue two women after canoe capsizes in Lake Mattawa in Orange
Athol Police Logs Aug. 14 to Aug. 22, 2024
Phillipston Board comes to agreement on Fire Department overtime
Wheeler Memorial basement level still closed pending basement floor repairs
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Athol Comic Book Fest returns for third year
Gun club owners, law enforcement react to new gun law
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Erving School Union 28 Superintendent hopes to create collaborative atmosphere
Sports
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...
Football: Explosive plays propel Mahar past Drury in 44-0 season-opening rout
Football: Frontier drops opener to Lunenburg, 18-0 (PHOTOS)
High schools: Kenzie Sourdiffe-Phelps tallies game winner as Franklin Tech field hockey clips Turners Falls (PHOTOS)
Field hockey preview: Local teams once again have WMass title aspirationsOpinion
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...
As I See It: America’s mighty power explained
My Turn: Tis’ the season for a liberal meltdown
My Turn: Waking up and fed up with the chaos
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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...
Athol Police Logs: Aug. 4 to Aug. 12, 2024
Athol Police Logs: July 9 to July 17, 2024
Athol Police Logs: June 23 to July 4, 2024
Athol Police Logs, May 18 - 28
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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...
The story of Local Mojo: How one group of students is changing the UMass music scene
Giving the gift of access: Pay it Forward program helps local artists realize their projects’ full potential
Shea Theater mural taking shape in Turners Falls
Happy Valley Guitar Orchestra: An ensemble like no other
Obituaries
Lawrence G. Forand
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. Savage
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
Albert H. Turcotte
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
Roger M. Carter
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
