Weight loss drug demand leads to higher premiums in Massachusetts
Karuna Center for Peacebuilding to celebrate 30 years
State’s abuse registry effectiveness, expansion debated
Sportsman’s Corner: MassWildlife considers bear season changes
Report flags mobility, costs as threats to Mass. competitiveness
PHOTO: Bullfrog in Royalston
Harris, Trump spar in Philadelphia presidential debate
North Quabbin Notes, Sept. 10
Shannon O’Brien fired from top spot at Cannabis Control Commission
Making ‘a positive impact for our rivers’: Source to Sea Cleanup, coupled with other regional efforts, returns Sept. 28
The Source to Sea Cleanup has provided a valuable service to the Connecticut River Valley since its 1997 inception. And it can provide receipts.Nearly 40,000 volunteers have removed 1,100 tons of trash, almost 14,000 tires and 144,000 beverage...
Athol officials await oil test results at Millers River Environmental Center
ATHOL – It appears the Town of Athol will have to wait a little longer to find out if the removal of oil-contaminated soil at the Millers River Environmental Center (MREC) has left the property pollution-free.In the summer of 2023, plans were in the...
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Football: Franklin Tech thumps McCann 42-6 for season-opening win (PHOTOS)
TURNERS FALLS — Franklin Tech used its air game to build up a commanding lead in its season opener Friday night and the legs of Josiah Little to keep the ball and the clock moving, as the Eagles thundered past McCann Tech of North Adams, 42-6.Tyler...
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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...
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Arts & Life
Afro-Caribbean culture inspires Heath artist’s exhibit, ‘Heartbeats and Harmony’
A Heath glass artist has joined forces with a Cape Cod multimedia artist for an exhibit that highlights their shared appreciation for Afro-Caribbean culture, and music in particular.Heath resident Robert Dane has been glassblowing since 1973, when he...
You oughta see these pictures: Greenfield Garden Cinemas launches Talking Talkies series of essential 1930s films
The snowy landscape of memory loss: New book from Shelburne Falls poet inspired by father’s dementia diagnosis
Poetry for the child in all of us: Buckland author’s new book wins first prize in children’s nonfiction at the International Book Awards
De-stressing the Pioneer Valley: A new campaign aims to teach Transcendental Meditation practicesObituaries
Lanny R. Mitchell
ATHOL, MA - We are profoundly sad to announce the passing of Lanny R. Mitchell, 70, of Gibson Drive, who died on Monday, September 9, 2024 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Born in Pitt... remainder of obit for Lanny R. Mitchell
Calvin J. Fellows
WARWICK, MA - Calvin J. Fellows, 91, died at home on Monday September 2, 2024 after a 3 year battle with renal failure. Born in Warwick on January 21, 1933, he was the 13th of 14 children born to the late Archie J. Fellows Sr. and Vida... remainder of obit for Calvin J. Fellows
Nancy L. Vorce
Nancy L. (Porter) Vorce ORANGE, MA - Nancy L. (Porter) Vorce, 93, formerly of Columbia Avenue, died on Saturday evening, September 7, 2024 at Alliance Health at Baldwinville. Born in Orange on March 29, 1931, she was the daughter of the... remainder of obit for Nancy L. Vorce
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
