House passes bill overhauling cannabis laws, CCC
Sportsman’s Corner: Small world, big water
Petersham voters approve Town Election date change
Committee not yet ready to act on assisted suicide proposal
Athol Rabbit Run Rail Trail’s first phase unveiled
Hampshire-Franklin County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls outlines legislative priorities
Detours planned in Athol for road work
ATHOL – Work on the Five Points project and repairs to what is known as the “secret bridge” under the Crescent Street Bridge near L.S. Starrett will require motorists to adapt to some road closures over the next few months.
PHOTOS: Eagle takes flight over the Quabbin
Most Read
Detours planned in Athol for road work
A star is born: Greenfield teen lands starring role first time acting in independent feature film
147 animals surrendered to MSPCA by Franklin County resident up for adoption
Two arraigned on charges from alleged home invasion in Athol
Municipal vehicles, tax plans on agenda for Athol Town Meeting
Franklin County Pride parade, festival returns Saturday in Greenfield
Editors Picks
Athol High School marks 150th Commencement with a hopeful message
Vigneau to retire as CEO of Franklin County YMCA
Idaho woman arrested on charges in 2023 Orange fraud case
Orange Sewer Commission votes to increase rates
Sports
MIAA baseball: Pioneer reaches fourth straight Div. 5 Final Four following 8-1 win over Greenfield
NORTHFIELD — The Pioneer baseball team has made a habit of reaching the MIAA Division 5 Final Four.
MIAA softball: Top-seeded Turners Falls rallies past Narragansett, books Div. 5 Final Four berth
MIAA softball: Greenfield overcomes 4-0 deficit to reach D5 semifinals following 5-4 triumph over West Boylston (PHOTOS)
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: The Powertown softball team is at it again
On The Run with John Stifler: Running form is unique to all
Opinion
My Turn: Every day should be ‘No Kings Day’
A would-be king wants a coronation on June 14, a date already laden with meaning: Flag Day, the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army, and, yes, Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. But this year, Americans are refusing to let the day be coopted. Across all 50 states, from big cities to small towns, more than 1,000 events are planned to mark what organizers are calling the “No Kings Day of Defiance.”
Kristan Bakker: Freedom is not free
Susan Kramer: Innocent until proven guilty
Janet Keyes: Newspaper changes noted
My Turn: I have something to share with the class
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, April 16 – April 26, 2025
10:45 a.m. - Report of a party going through a company’s mail. Made contact with the male party who stated he was checking for his own mail. Male party was located in his Mercedes in the back of the building. Party left the property shortly after.
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
Orange Police Logs: Dec. 31, 2024 to Jan. 10, 2025
e-Edition
Arts & Life
A star is born: Greenfield teen lands starring role first time acting in independent feature film
A Greenfield teen is making his silver screen debut in a new feature-length independent film.
Pride Day on the River returns: Annual event welcomes LGBTQ nature lovers and allies to kayak, raft and celebrate, June 21
‘The perfect local event’: Coop Concert Series kicks off season of weekly concerts in Energy Park
Go fish: Greenfield Public Library teams up with MassWildlife to offer free fishing equipment rentals
Dine downtown: Amherst Restaurant Week is June 8-12
Obituaries
Donna L. Cole
Donna L. (Sturtevant) Cole ORANGE, MA - Donna L. (Sturtevant) Cole, 80 , of Tully Road, died on Wednesday evening, June 4, 2025 at Boston Medical Center Brighton with family at her side. Born in Gardner on February 28, 1945, she was the... remainder of obit for Donna L. Cole
Molly T. Aitken
Athol, MA - Molly Bennett Aitken Strouse entered eternal peace on Tuesday morning, June 3, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 25, 1943, Molly was the daughter of Mervin Dreux Bennett and Valre Vasilas. Molly was raised in Hol... remainder of obit for Molly T. Aitken
Christine Musante
Christine (Baker) Musante New Ringgold, PA - Christine (Baker) Musante, 81, of New Ringgold, PA died May 25, 2025. She was the wife of John L. Musante. She was born May 20, 1944 in Glen Ridge, NJ. She was the daughter of the late Albert... remainder of obit for Christine Musante
Terry Lynn Burton
Athol, MA - Terry Lynn Burton, born on July 4, 1957, in Athol, Massachusetts, was a beam of fierce love and unwavering dedication, whose bright spirit touched the lives of many. Terry lived life passionately, leaving an indelible mark o... remainder of obit for Terry Lynn Burton
