Ready to fly: Greenfield Community College graduates 308 in ‘ challenging time’
Healey urges Congress to reject SNAP cuts
Push on to protect Native heritage: Indigenous leaders gather with legislators to support five-bill agenda
State issues open call for new seal, flag and motto
Sportsman’s Corner: Of boats, birds, bears and fish
Local officials review capital spending requests in advance of Athol Town Meeting
North Quabbin Food-A-Thon returns to combat regional food insecurity
ATHOL — The North Quabbin Food-A-Thon, a 12-hour community fundraiser supporting local food pantries, takes place today, marking its 22nd year. The event will be broadcast live from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on AOTV Channel 1301 and WVAO 105.9 FM.
Two North Quabbin area veterans honored with Quilts of Valor
ORANGE — Two more North Quabbin area veterans became Quilts of Valor recipients following a ceremony at the Community Church of North Orange and Tully last week.
Most Read
Mount Wachusett Community College introduces new mascot ‘Monty the Mountain Lion’
Photo: Peekaboo bear
Western Mass legislators urge PILOT formula reform
Athol High School adds new career pathways program for students
Judith Truesdell: Birthright citizenship
Three-peat state award for Athol DPW’s water division
Editors Picks
Area arts organizations concerned by proposed NEA elimination
Photo: Three’s a crowd
North Quabbin Notes, May 14
MassHealth warns of big coverage, funding losses under GOP plans
Sports
Local Roundup: Frontier girls track takes second at Steele Relays
The Dr. George Steele Relays took place on Saturday in West Springfield, with the Frontier girls placing second, the Pioneer girls taking seventh, the Mohawk Trail girls tying for eighth and the Redhawk boys finishing in eighth place.
HS Baseball: Jackson Glazier, Pioneer baseball finish regular season undefeated with extra-inning win over Drury
HS Roundup: Greenfield softball closes out regular season with 5-2 win over Agawam (PHOTOS)
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Skribiski Family keeping watch on the Windy City
HS Notebook: Pioneer baseball, Turners softball, Frontier track capture outright league titlesOpinion
My Turn: A year after UMass’ mass arrests, the damage lingers
In the end, the dispute came down to about 15 tents and a fence loosely constructed of wooden pallets that had collectively been up for less than a day. But this small encampment was enough to trigger an ill-considered decision by first-year UMass Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes that cost taxpayers more than half a million dollars and drove a likely permanent wedge between the administration and some of the UMass community.
My Turn: Honey bee decline is not the same as pollinator decline
Kate Lawless: New round of Biz-M-Power grant funding available
Nina Keller: Do better for our firefighters
My Turn: Expectations of a president?
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
In asparagus season, try Eggs Beatrice: The story behind one of the most popular brunch dishes
Many people (and restaurants) contemplating brunch turn to Eggs Benedict.
In heavenly harmony: The Singing Priests to perform at Our Lady of Peace in Turners Falls, May 22
‘Once I started playing the organ, I was hooked’: Beloved longtime minister of music Dick Matteson bids farewell
Preserving the work of a dear friend: Making Hilary Sloin’s acquaintance on the page
‘It’s the way I feel faith, like a river’: Greenfield’s All Souls Church celebrates 200th anniversary this SundayObituaries
Anthony Albert Brighenti
Athol, MA - Anthony Albert Brighenti, affectionately known as Tony, Dad and Pa, was born on January 21, 1945, in Athol, MA, passed away on May 15, 2025. A reliable pillar of his community, Anthony spent much of his time and energy in se... remainder of obit for Anthony Albert Brighenti
John Donbrowo
New Bern, NC - John Joseph Donbrowo, 84, passed away on May 9, 2025. Born in Massachusetts, on May 31, 1940, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ida Donbrowo. A 1958 graduate of Athol High School, John went on to earn a certificat... remainder of obit for John Donbrowo
Janet R. Bartlett
Janet R. (Day) Bartlett ORANGE, MA - Janet R. (Day) Bartlett, 92, died Monday evening, May 5, 2025, at Athol Hospital, just three days before her 93rd birthday. Born in Athol on May 8, 1932, she was the daughter of Herbert W. and Eva M.... remainder of obit for Janet R. Bartlett
Kenton F. Tharp
ORANGE, MA - Kenton Franklin Tharp, age 76, died May 6 at his home in Orange, MA. He was born in Grant, Nebraska to Charles and Gladys (Kent) Tharp. He worked with his father to custom bale hay and with his mother and sisters in the fam... remainder of obit for Kenton F. Tharp
