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North Quabbin Notes, June 14
Markey says he’d ‘fight Trump’ over National Guard deployment
North Quabbin Notes, June 10
Feds pull $87M grant from Sublime Systems for low-carbon cement plant in Holyoke
Health insurers seek steep rate increases
Water testimony touches on private wells, aging infrastructure
Municipal vehicles, tax plans on agenda for Athol Town Meeting
Athol voters give green light to $1.3M capital plan
ATHOL –A total of 166 voters completed the 49-article Town Meeting warrant in just under two hours Monday night.
Former Athol Selectboard member recognized for years of volunteer work
ATHOL – The Margaret Grazis Citizen of the Year Award was first awarded in 1995, and in any year since then, Selectboard member Brian Doge said the 2025 recipient could easily have been honored.
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Royalston Town Meeting approves overrides for police hires, town administrator
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Former Athol Selectboard member recognized for years of volunteer work
North Quabbin Notes, June 14
Detours planned in Athol for road work
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Athol High School marks 150th Commencement with a hopeful message
Vigneau to retire as CEO of Franklin County YMCA
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Orange Sewer Commission votes to increase rates
Sports
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Franklin County on fire as local diamond teams charge toward state glory
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MIAA softball: Greenfield sets up championship clash with Turners Falls after semifinal rout of Hopedale (PHOTOS)
Greenfield’s Youmell tops Franklin County pack at MSTCA West Heptathlon champion
Bulletin Board: Crumpin-Fox Women’s League opens season
Turners Falls rallies from 6-run deficit to stun Georgetown, reach MIAA D5 title gameOpinion
Thomas Newton: Good for the goose but not for the gander
It seems as though the person currently in charge of our military finds that it is necessary for him to send troops into California. It’s the right thing to do, he says. Let’s put the shoe on the other foot — when hundreds of of people were violently breaking down the doors to the U.S. Capitol, injuring 174 police and within 36 hours, five people died. Where was this head of our military man? Even at the pleas of his closest advisors and family members he was just taking in the action of his “patriots ” on television. This not a person to be in charge of our country nor anything else. His head will swell June 14 at the big parade. Look Mr. Putin, look Kim Jong-un, I have a bigger better parade than you.
Kathy Steinem: The joy of dance on display
Lynne Pledger: Protests for justice and mercy
My Turn: Greenfield school superintendent resignation dismaying
My Turn: Deliberately missing the point
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Police Logs
Athol Police Logs, April 16 – April 26, 2025
10:45 a.m. - Report of a party going through a company’s mail. Made contact with the male party who stated he was checking for his own mail. Male party was located in his Mercedes in the back of the building. Party left the property shortly after.
Athol Police Logs, March 1 – March 17, 2025
Athol Police Logs: Feb. 6 – Feb. 27, 2025
Athol Police Logs Jan. 16 to Feb. 2, 2025
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Arts & Life
‘Meant to only last the summer’: Amherst artist’s wheatpaste murals among those now decorating Montague
Earlier this year, three Massachusetts artists were chosen to create six wheatpaste murals total to decorate the town of Montague, a public art project funded by a $15,000 grant. The most local of the three – graphic designer and illustrator Sophie Foulkes – recently installed her murals at Montague Town Hall and 20 Masonic St. in Montague.
Valley Bounty: New farm with an old-fashioned feel: Moody Family Farm in Bernardston opens their farm stand this month
Move over, Dr. Dolittle: Belchertown resident shares her menagerie and helps heal animals
Catharsis meets comedy: ‘Customers From Hell’ show will premiere at the Shea Theater on Sunday, June 15
Sounds Local: Returning to their roots: The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow brings annual Mountain Day festival to Berkshire East on SaturdayObituaries
Jane Soderman
Jane (Evashousky) Soderman ATHOL, MA - Jane Evashousky "Ersey" Soderman Jane Evashousky "Ersey" Soderman, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday afternoon, May 17, 2025 at Alliance Health at Baldwinville Nursi... remainder of obit for Jane Soderman
Monica S. Bond
Monica S. (Calluzzo) Bond ATHOL, MA - In Loving Memory of Monica Sophia Calluzzo Bond A force of love, grace, and resilience, Monica passed away peacefully, reunited at last with the love of her life, John. Their love story - one of loy... remainder of obit for Monica S. Bond
Jane Soderman
ATHOL, MA - Jane Evashousky "Ersey" Soderman, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday afternoon, May 17, 2025 at Alliance Health at Baldwinville Nursing Home in Templeton, Ma. She was born to Paul "Paulie" and... remainder of obit for Jane Soderman
Adrian D. Johnson
Adrian D. (Strong) Johnson PETERSHAM, MA - Adrian Johnson (90) of Petersham, passed away peacefully Saturday June 7th, listening to George Harrison, surrounded and held by her family after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born on Febr... remainder of obit for Adrian D. Johnson
