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Athol Police Logs Aug. 26 to Aug. 29, 2024
McGovern calls Biosecure bill that targets China companies poorly written
Athol Comic Book Fest to include Cosplay Contest
North Quabbin Notes, Sept. 17
Western Mass. officials show support for proposed Northern Tier Rail
Lawmakers return slimmed-down spring supp to Healey
Photo: Decoration at the dam
Weight loss drug demand leads to higher premiums in Massachusetts
Athol Selectboard deems 1756 Main St. a ‘dangerous condition’
ATHOL – A public hearing that began two months ago concluded Tuesday night with the Selectboard declaring that 1756 Main St. constitutes “a dangerous condition and a nuisance to the neighborhood.”A home on the property, owned by Matt Alden, was gutted...
Massachusetts ready to ‘show off’ during Revolution’s 250th; Domb, Mark co-chair commission
BOSTON — Paul Revere rode up Beacon Street blaring the news of rapidly approaching redcoats while Gov. Maura Healey trumpeted a message of her own, calling for Massachusetts to “show off our state over the next two years” as it prepares for center...
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Winchendon treasurer fired amid larceny investigation at Town Hall
Community college faculty sound alarm on salaries
Athol officials issue RFP for veterans center
New Salem mail carrier to step down after 40 years on the route
Local veteran prepares to open North Quabbin Veterans Center
Pushback: Preserving open spaces — big and small
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Wheeler Memorial basement level still closed pending basement floor repairs
Sportsman’s Corner: MassWildlife considers bear season changes
State’s abuse registry effectiveness, expansion debated
Report flags mobility, costs as threats to Mass. competitiveness
Sports
HS Roundup: Ashlie Galenski’s hat trick leads Frontier field hockey past Minnechaug
It was a second quarter to remember for the Frontier field hockey team on Wednesday.Trailing 1-0 after 15 minutes, the Redhawks struck for four goals in the second period, and ultimately secured an impressive 5-2 Suburban League victory over...
Bulletin board: Steve Call wins Knights of Columbus Golf League at Thomas Memorial
Girls volleyball: Madi Liimatainen, Turners Falls sweep Easthampton (PHOTOS)
HS Roundup: Mahar field hockey erases 5-1 deficit to tie Turners (PHOTOS)
Bulletin Board: United Church of Bernardston holds 19th annual golf tournamentOpinion
Miriam Kurland: Public input critical at pumped storage relicensing session
The public will have a very important opportunity to state their objections to the relicensing of the Northfield Mountain pumped storage facility by participating in the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s public information session...
My Turn: Neighbors can be ‘the unsung heroes of our lives’
Columnist Johanna Neumann: Community geothermal networks can help us get off gas
Marvin Shedd, Danny Shedd, and Stan Garland: Veterans Memorial rededication ceremony a community effort
Paki Wieland: River cleanup and pumped storage
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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
Sounds Local: On the road again: Americana quintet, Fruition, comes to Hawks & Reed on first tour post-pandemic
The pandemic took its toll on musicians everywhere, but the Americana quintet Fruition managed to emerge from their forced time off the road fully recharged and sounding better than ever.The band, who have been together for over 15 years, recently...
Sharing her skills and her sweets: Sweet Lucy’s Bakeshop a destination for great baked goods and classes for all levels
Get Growing with Mickey Rathbun: Time for a garden makeover: Seek help from professionals to see the big picture
Speaking of Nature: Abandoned by the gods: One unusually unlucky birding morning
Afro-Caribbean culture inspires Heath artist’s exhibit, ‘Heartbeats and Harmony’Obituaries
Nancy Mousley
Nancy (Bauer) Mousley ORANGE, MA - Nancy (Bauer) Mousley of Prescott Valley, AZ, and formerly of Orange, MA, passed away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2024. She was born in Pontiac, MI on June 21, 1938. Nancy had a happy childhood growing up i... remainder of obit for Nancy Mousley
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
