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Sen. Velis-led panel on antisemitism tangles with teachers union reps over pro-Palestinian resources
Healey seeks controls as home care costs soar
Athol Royalston recognizes Students of the Month
Legislative audit push marked by legal maneuvering
Sportsman’s Corner: The facts on glass
Suspects in death of NH woman found in Warwick held without bail
Cleanup of Wendell train derailment expected to take up to two weeks
Nonprofits see threat in Healey plan to implement tax deduction cap for charitable donations
Freight train derails in Wendell, knocking 15 cars off tracks
Shelburne astronaut Catherine ‘Cady’ Coleman addresses UN General Assembly
Who better to advocate for what women can do in this world than those who have seen it from afar?
PHOTO-Snowy scenery in Athol
Coffee pros: Price squeeze a grind
Healey to seek reelection in 2026
Leyden, Phillipston honored for top-notch annual reports
Western Mass legislators pan study of ways towns could tap Quabbin waterSports
UMass hockey: No. 1 Boston College rights the ship, splits weekend series after 4-1 win over Minutemen
AMHERST — Two themes continued to come up during UMass hockey head coach Greg Carvel’s postgame press conference following the Minutemen’s 4-1 loss to Boston College on Saturday night at Mullins Center: desperation and fatigue.
Wrestling: Franklin Tech captures first-ever Western Mass. Division 3 championship (PHOTOS)
UMass basketball: Shorthanded Minutemen fall to St. Bonaventure 73-59 for third loss in four games
UMass hockey: Michael Hrabal, Minutemen spring huge 3-2 road win at No. 1 Boston College
HS Roundup: Mahar boys basketball pulls away from Palmer in the second half to advance to Class C semis with 72-59 victory (PHOTOS)Opinion
David Goldstein: A glorious year for Republicans
“Under President Trump, the waste, fraud, and abuse ends now,” reads a statement on whitehouse.gov.
Emmett Barcalow: Acting like America’s Mussolini
My Turn: Rodenticides are killing wildlife up the food chain
My Turn: Warning — Trump poses potent risk to health
My Turn: How does any of this make lives better?
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Police Logs
Athol Police Logs Jan. 16 to Feb. 2, 2025
2:31 p.m. - Party calling about witnessing a vehicle all over the road on Templeton Road, almost hitting another vehicle head-on after crossing lanes. Officer spoke with operator and passenger. No sign of impairment. Operator stated he dropped a cigarette and was picking it up off the vehicle floor.
Orange Police Logs: Dec. 31, 2024 to Jan. 10, 2025
Orange Police Logs, Nov. 14 - 18, 2024
Orange Police Logs, November 1 - 8, 2024
Athol Police Logs, Oct. 5-Oct. 24, 2024
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Arts & Life
‘The clouds changed everything’: Local photographer’s work on display at Greenfield Public Library through Feb. 28
The Greenfield Public Library welcomed its first local artist as part of a new program to host monthly art exhibitions. “Clouds in Shades of Gray” by Paul Jablon will be on display in the conference room gallery till the end of February.
Valley Bounty: Time to tap: Family of sugarmakers continue to chase that sweet promise of maple syrup
Glimpse into historic Viking life: Red Apple Farm to host The NorthFolk Night Market, Feb. 22 and 23
Sounds Local: Do It Now to perform in Wendell on Feb. 15
Something sweet for Valentine’s Day: The legend of the Neiman Marcus chocolate-chip cookieObituaries
Valmore E. Willhite
Valmore E. "Val" Willhite ROYALSTON, MA - Valmore E. "Val" Willhite, 76, of Elm Avenue, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Boston on November 27... remainder of obit for Valmore E. Willhite
Edna R. Richardson
Edna R. (Knowlton) Richardson ORANGE, MA - Edna R. (Knowlton) Richardson, 101, of Ward Road, died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, February 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Petersham on May 4, 1923, she was the d... remainder of obit for Edna R. Richardson
Dane Royal Parker
Kittery Point, ME - Dane Royal Parker - Born November 16, 1957, in Athol, Massachusetts to Marilyn (Kingsbury) and Dane Parker, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on February 1, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with Cancer. ... remainder of obit for Dane Royal Parker
Joan E. O'Brien
Joan E. (Cox) O'Brien ORANGE, MA - Joan (Cox) O'Brien died peacefully February 8, 2025. She was born on July 13, 1935 in Highlands of Lowell MA to the late James Cox and the late Lillian (Locke) Cox. In June of 1959, she married Robert ... remainder of obit for Joan E. O'Brien
