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Report urges full reexamination of regional transit authorities
UMass chancellor defends protest crackdown, arrests
A Page From North Quabbin History: The story behind the New Salem Museum
Heath native’s bill honoring fallen heroes introduced in Congress
UMass student group declares no confidence in chancellor
State Senate budget funds free community college for all
Athol Royalston Middle School Honor Roll Term 3
Valley lawmakers seek shorter license for FirstLight hydropower projects
Orange Selectboard to review proposal to de-fund town libraries
ORANGE – Residents are encouraged to attend or tune in to Thursday’s Selectboard meeting to have their voices heard on the possibility of removing all funding from the town’s two libraries.Orange is in dire financial straits and Town Administrator...
Phillipston Town Election to decide next Selectboard member
PHILLIPSTON – In next Monday’s Annual Town Election, voters will choose the next member of the Selectboard and a Proposition 2 ½ override aimed at handling the town’s expenses.The race for Selectboard between candidates Nicole Gough and Earl Sweat is...
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Proposal calls for a 70-80-room hotel near North Quabbin Commons in Athol
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Athol YMCA to open new community center
Cryptozoology exhibits featured at Education Earth Museum
Transfer station starting food scrap compost program
Editors Picks
Sportsman’s Corner: The quest for the Super Slam
North Quabbin Notes, May 6
North Quabbin Notes, May 9
Sports
On The Ridge with Joe Judd: Late season turkey hunting tips
Moving into the final week of turkey hunting season, hopefully you’ve already put a nice tom turkey on the table this spring – though we all know that it doesn’t always work out the way we want. Calendars fill up, the weather doesn’t cooperate, birds...
High Schools: Mohawk Trail boys, girls track knock off Athol (PHOTOS)
Bulletin Board: Lasek, Carme perform well in 9 Hole Women’s League at CCG
Top of the class: Turners Falls twins, athletic standouts Anne and Ella Kolodziej finish 1-2 in graduating class
High Schools: Frontier boys, girls track finish season unbeaten in Intercounty LeagueOpinion
My Turn: One way to save right whales
The North Atlantic right whale is one of the rarest whale species in the world. Will we drive them to extinction or save them?Those of us lucky enough to have taken a whale-watching trip in the Gulf of Maine may have glimpsed the majesty of humpback...
Dan Manka: A sign of character
Celia Lang: Senior Center proudly promotes all elder programs
Pushback: Solomon to split marijuana baby
My Turn: Towns could abolish elections and embrace real democracy: Sortition
Police Logs
Athol Police Logs: March 12 to March 19
ATHOL POLICE LOGSTuesday, March 126:45 p.m. - Male party into the lobby regarding a shop vac he lent to someone and they are refusing to give it back. Party was advised of his options. Attempted to contact involved party, negative contact, a voicemail...
Athol Police Logs: Feb 19 to Feb. 27
Athol Police Log Feb. 4-18
Orange Police Log 12/1-13
Athol Police Log 11/8-26
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Arts & Life
Sounds Local: Greenfield’s own Elvis returns to sender: Travis Ledoyt brings ‘The Elvis in Me’ to Greenfield High School, May 25
Twenty-five years ago, Travis Ledoyt, a native of Greenfield, performed Elvis Presley’s music at Greenfield’s Classic Days for the first time. Backed by a group of local musicians, he sang on a makeshift stage in front of the town common and belted...
The cool new ‘underground’ spot in town: Le Peacock in Shelburne Falls delivers on colorful décor, people, food and cocktails
Get Growing with Mickey Rathbun: Venture beyond your garden walls: Plant sales and noteworthy gardens to visit this season
Speaking of Nature: Surprised by strawberries in the grass: Flowers will bloom whether you pay attention or not
From fair to fantastic: Memorial Hall Museum exhibit shows how Green River Festival blossomed over 37 yearsObituaries
Robert E. Duley
NEW SALEM, MA - Robert E. Duley, 90, of Fay Road, passed away on Thursday morning, May 9, 2024. Born in Gardner on February 1, 1934, he was the son of Earl and Evelyn (Gelinas) Duley and grew up in Athol, graduating from Athol High ... remainder of obit for Robert E. Duley
Scott R. Hardy
ORANGE, MA - Scott R. Hardy, 53, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 9, 2024. Born in Greenfield, MA on March 19, 1971, he was the son of Clarence Hardy and Joyce (Austin) Hardy and grew up in Orange, MA. Scott was a master when it cam... remainder of obit for Scott R. Hardy
Lawrence E. Hardy Sr.
ELLENTON, FL - Lawrence Eugene Hardy, Sr. 95, of Ellenton, Florida, formerly of Athol, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on June 24, 1928 to Paul E. and Ethel M. (Hamlet... remainder of obit for Lawrence E. Hardy Sr.
Margaret E. Liversage
ATHOL, MA - Margaret E. "Peggy" (Fitzgerald) Liversage, 85, of West Royalston Road, died early Sunday morning, May 5, 2024 at the Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gardner. Born in Cambridge on May 19, 1938, she was the daug... remainder of obit for Margaret E. Liversage
