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
A Page from North Quabbin History: Exploring the art of Peckham
Athol officials seek new funding for wayfinding signs
ATHOL – Planning and Development Director Eric Smith told the Downtown Vitality Committee this week he has taken steps to move forward to update and expand wayfinding signs in Athol.The initiative got underway about three years ago when Smith applied...
Multi-state addiction prevention efforts see mixed results
Intervention from the largest-ever addiction prevention and treatment program produced a 15% reduction in non-fatal opioid overdoses, but no difference in the number of overdose deaths, according to a report published by the New England Journal of...
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Wheeler Memorial basement level still closed pending basement floor repairs
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Sports
High School Sports Roundup: Franklin Tech field hockey wins third game in a row with triumph over Amherst (PHOTOS)
TURNERS FALLS — After tying with Hampshire in its season-opener, the Franklin Tech field hockey team has found a groove. The Eagles — which have made it to three straight Western Mass. finals — came back to win their next two games and on Thursday,...
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My Turn: Beyond ethics is what’s right
As a freshman in college, I took an ethics class. I was a political science major and I thought that it could be an important perspective to add to my suite of knowledge. I notice that an ethics class is not a requirement for that major now and...
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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 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: Bidding farewell to festival season: Many noteworthy concerts on the horizon as we head into fall
It’s never easy to bid farewell to summer, and fortunately, there are a few summer music series chugging along, providing us with a last gasp of the warm weather months before we have to resign ourselves to life in the great indoors. Let’s take a look...
Behold the winning peach pie: Justin Malone of South Deerfield won first place at Apex Orchards’ annual Peach Fest
Reflecting on 25 years of growth: Pleasant Street Community Garden in Greenfield celebrates a quarter century
Speaking of Nature: The great southward migration
Finger-picking good: Amherst autoharp workshop hosts weekly jams for all levels
Obituaries
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
