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Franklin County police report uptick in gun license applications
Sportsman’s Corner: The trout are out
Mendon Curlers takes top spot in Petersham tournament
Athol gets update on green energy
North Quabbin Notes, March 25
Athol Selectboard approves grant application for water, sewer repairs
Royalston residents invited to Saturday forum on town’s future
State Legislature plans to again extend remote meeting authority
Legislators: State’s school funding formula has ‘left us out’
AMHERST — Five years after its approval, legislation aimed at improving K-12 education statewide known as the Student Opportunity Act is not infusing school districts in western Massachusetts with much-needed additional funding as promised.
PHOTOS: Waiting for waterfowl
Athol, Royalston receive Rural Development grants
Peter Durant pledges decision on governor bid ‘relatively shortly’
Feds target UMass over charges of antisemitism on campus
McGovern calls on voters to resist federal cuts to food servicesSports
NCAA Div. 1 Men’s Ice Hockey: UMass stuns Minnesota 5-4 in OT, advances to regional final
Aydar Suniev scored in overtime to send the UMass hockey team past Minnesota, 5-4, during the Fargo Regional semifinal of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday in Fargo, North Dakota.
HS Roundup: Greenfield boys tennis falls to SICS, 3-2, (PHOTOS)
UMass football notebook: New offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian speaks with media for first time, Minutemen players participate in pro day
UMass baseball: Minutemen knock off Albany in home opener, 6-3 (PHOTOS)
NCAA Div. 1 Men’s Ice Hockey: UMass to face Minnesota in regional match-up on ThursdayOpinion
My Turn: Slashing of farming, food support senseless
The following speech was delivered by Ryan Voiland at a farmers’ rally opposing cuts to USDA and other federal programs that are negatively impacting farms and agriculture in the region and around the country. The rally took place on Sunday, March 23 in front of Hadley Town Hall.
My Turn: Cleared for an Ichetucknee River paddle
Rosemary Seifert-Graf: We must protect IMLS
Karen Hathaway: NIMBY and the dog shelter blues
Beth Girshman: Well-funded library services part of what makes America great
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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, March 1 – March 17, 2025
12:40 a.m. - Party over 911 stating he believes his wife has an infection in her mouth and is in a lot of pain. When reporting party was advised dispatch would be sending an ambulance, he declined.
Athol Police Logs: Feb. 6 – Feb. 27, 2025
Athol Police Logs Jan. 16 to Feb. 2, 2025
Orange Police Logs: Dec. 31, 2024 to Jan. 10, 2025
Orange Police Logs, Nov. 14 - 18, 2024
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Arts & Life
Sounds Local: ‘Where have all the protest songs gone?’: Legacy of Pete Seeger concert expands, moves to Greenfield
Pete Seeger said that “the key to the future of the world is finding the optimistic stories and letting them be known.”
Speaking of Nature: Survival of the cautious?: An argument for slowing down just a little bit
Pancakes, pop culture and patriarchy: Hasty Tasty Pancake Mix inspired by ‘The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet’
Fight like a girl: Professional boxer launches women-only, all-level classes in Greenfield
‘My camera goes with me everywhere’: Regional artists featured in Deerfield Valley Art Association’s annual photography exhibitObituaries
Janice T. Saal M.D. Ph.D.
Janice T. (Coflesky) Saal, M.D., Ph.D Watertown, MA - Janice T. Saal, M.D.,Ph.D., passed away quietly on the morning of February 2, 2025, with family and friends by her side, after a period of declining health. Born on July 29, 1960, in... remainder of obit for Janice T. Saal M.D. Ph.D.
John J. Jasins Jr.
Athol, MA - John J. Jasins Jr. of Athol Massachusetts passed away in early March 2025. Born February 19, 1937, John excelled as an athlete, with a focus on baseball. He went on to play baseball at Notre Dame and then at Boston Universit... remainder of obit for John J. Jasins Jr.
Patricia Ann Whelpley
Athol, MA - Patricia Ann Whelpley, affectionately known as Nan, was a beacon of warmth and care who gracefully touched the lives of many. Born on January 24, 1947, in Athol, MA, Patricia embodied compassion, generosity, and thoughtfulne... remainder of obit for Patricia Ann Whelpley
Arthur J. Loveley III
New York, NY - Arthur Joseph Loveley, 96, of New York City died March 14th, 2025. Arthur "17" Loveley, son of Arthur Jr. and Helen, passed away in Mary Manning Home after a long, interesting life. A native son of Orange, MA, Arthur was... remainder of obit for Arthur J. Loveley III
