Healey signs $60.9 billion budget, vetoes $130 million
PHOTO: Trio of trees
Legislature gives state school funding a boost
Local officials respond to Healey infrastructure bill
UMass student, congressional intern from Granby killed in D.C. shooting
Mass cannabis regulators order testing lab to suspend operations
Dying on one’s own terms: With state legislation gaining traction, debate continues over how — and whether — choice should shape death
On a winter day in 2023, Joan Cenedella turned to her partner of almost 30 years, Fran Volkmann, and said she would like a bowl of chocolate ice cream. Volkmann said she could get it for her, “but you know it will slow down what you’re trying to do.”
State inches closer to legalizing medical aid in dying
In 2012, Massachusetts residents came close to legalizing medical aid in dying.
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Athol man sentenced on 14 drug, firearm charges
Athol selected for new electric vehicle program
Dying on one’s own terms: With state legislation gaining traction, debate continues over how — and whether — choice should shape death
State shifting away from effort to build reserves
Local advocates seek removal of Healey provision on new nuclear facilities
State inches closer to legalizing medical aid in dying
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Athol survey calls for downtown dining
PHOTO: Beating the heat
‘Generational damage’: The fallout of cutting climate science research
UMass climate scientists reeling as Trump administration slashes funding for research
Sports
117th Mass. Amateur: Booska family bonds on display at GreatHorse
HAMPDEN — As the Country Club of Greenfield’s Cody Booska stepped to the tee box on the 14th hole (his fifth of the day after starting on No. 10), he turned to his dad, Dennis, who was caddying for him, and asked, “Where’s Brady?”
Matthew Johnson dominates stroke play as 117th Mass. Amateur heads to match play at GreatHorse
Bulletin Board: Franklin Tech takes down Hopkins in Franklin Tech Girls Summer Basketball League
Top seeds set for match play after grueling two rounds of 92nd Girls Junior Amateur at Crumpin-Fox Club
117th Mass. Am Day 1: Lenane shines, Mrva surges with eagle-fueled comeback at GreatHorseOpinion
My Turn: Human health depends on a healthy planet Earth
What I renamed “The Big Beastly Bill” passed the Senate on Friday. It signed into law dramatic cuts to our public health care system. In the meantime, over at Health and Human Services, RFK Jr. has fired all the experts of the vaccine advisory committee, threatening the supply of life-saving immunizations for millions of Americans.
My Turn: The big beautiful bill
Mary Metzger: Still conserving land
Ann Richardson: A very kind gesture
Reenie Grybko Clancy: More ideas on reusables
Your Daily Puzzles
An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Police Logs
Athol Police Logs, May 11 - June 9, 2025
2:01 a.m. - Male party in the lobby to speak with an officer about a cable box missing from his apartment. Male also stated he noticed the mat at his door has been moved.
Athol Police Logs, April 16 – April 26, 2025
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
Nature Photo Contest
Speaking of Nature: The big beautiful world —A baby nuthatch ventures out
A basic omelette: perhaps the most French of foods
Fighting back through portraiture: Greenfield exhibit raises awareness about violence against Indigenous women
Sounds Local: Shows galore planned for July 4
Obituaries
Richard T. Hamel
BARRE, MA - Richard (Dick) Hamel, 75, of Barre passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was born December 3, 1949 in Lawrence, MA, second son of Margaret (Connors) Hamel and Raymond Hamel. He graduated from Central Cath... remainder of obit for Richard T. Hamel
Mark S. Hurt
ORANGE, MA - Mark S. Hurt, 69, of Putnam St, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at home after being stricken ill. Born in Athol on December 2, 1955, he was the son of the late William and Phyllis (Fisher) Hurt. He is surv... remainder of obit for Mark S. Hurt
Marina C. Cegiel
Marina C. (Duguay) Cegiel ATHOL, MA - Marina C. (Duguay) Cegiel, 78, of Athol, died early Tuesday morning, July 1, 2025 at home with loved ones at her side. Born in Gardner on April 23, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Lester J. a... remainder of obit for Marina C. Cegiel
Kathleen M. Burke
Kathleen M. (Consigli) Burke ORANGE, MA - Kathleen "Kathy" Mary (Consigli) Burke passed away peacefully June 24, 2025. She was born September 20, 1945 to Joseph and Katie (Chaplin) Consigli of Medway Massachusetts. A graduate of Med... remainder of obit for Kathleen M. Burke
