Sportsman’s Corner: May, the best month of spring
Extreme weather forces valley farmers to adapt
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
Five Points Project, trash disposal on Athol Town Meeting warrant
ATHOL – The Finance and Warrant Advisory Committee met Tuesday evening to review the 34-article warrant which will be decided on by the voters at the June 10 Annual Town Meeting.While the committee voted to recommend passage of 33 articles, it delayed...
Assessment of Phillips Free Public Library does not address “problematic” addition
PHILLIPSTON – A structural assessment of the Phillips Free Public Library shows that $263,000 worth of repairs is needed for the building, but it appears the full extent of the work is not yet known.At a meeting of the Selectboard Wednesday evening,...
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Proposal calls for a 70-80-room hotel near North Quabbin Commons in Athol
Orange Selectboard to review proposal to de-fund town libraries
Transfer station starting food scrap compost program
Athol YMCA to open new community center
Cryptozoology exhibits featured at Education Earth Museum
Black Diamond to hold 40th anniversary show in Winchendon
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Sportsman’s Corner: The quest for the Super Slam
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Sports
High Schools: Greenfield softball enters postseason with 17-1 record following win over Easthampton
GREENFIELD — The bats came alive for the Greenfield softball team in the fourth inning against Easthampton on Thursday night. Trailing 1-0, Gloria McDonald smashed a home run to open the bottom of the fourth and tie the game. The Green Wave added a...
Bulletin board: Franklin First goes on hit parade in GGSL victory
Track & field: Six local athletes enter Western Mass. Div. 2 Championships as No. 1 seeds
UMass basketball: Minutemen assistant coach Brett Nelson leaving for job at NC State; to be replaced by Matt Figger
The Real Score: Will AI necessarily make sports better? Will AI make the sport experience better?Opinion
My Turn: Too often, what we got sold not what we got
Liberals are liberals until the bill is due or the policy they advocated for negatively affects them. Conservatives are conservative until they benefit from government or need the help of government.Maybe we should try to stop identifying and labeling...
Bill Knittle: Rowe Elementary is looking for people with a cool job
My Turn: Unwelcome gift in mailbox — A flag that won’t be flying
Michael DeChiara: Don't ‘Quabbin-ize’ us on clean energy
Genevieve Harris-Fraser: Ground Zero for Palestinians
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
