Rep. Saunders hears concerns about ICE deportations, health care in virtual town hall
State board agrees on vocational school admissions reforms
‘Spreading love and mindfulness’: Political activist Joshua Jay Dostis remembered during celebration of life
Ready to fly: Greenfield Community College graduates 308 in ‘challenging time’
Healey urges Congress to reject SNAP cuts
Western Mass legislators urge PILOT formula reform
Winchendon voters back $1.9 million override at Town Meeting
WINCHENDON — At their annual Town Meeting on Monday, voters in Winchendon voted overwhelmingly to support a $1.9 million Proposition 2½ override. The margin, 61% to 39%, was a bit of a surprise given that the override passed at the May 5 town election by a mere 12 votes out 1,780 cast. A total of 815 registered voters showed up for the Town Meeting.
PHOTO: Windy day on the water in Warwick
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Two North Quabbin area veterans honored with Quilts of Valor
Athol High School adds new career pathways program for students
HS Roundup: Frontier girls tennis edges St. Mary's for spot in Class B final
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Area arts organizations concerned by proposed NEA elimination
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Sports
HS Roundup: Franklin Tech softball hits three home runs to take down Mount Greylock, 15-3, in Class C quarterfinals
It was the start to the Western Mass. Tournament the Franklin Tech softball team hoped for on Wednesday.
Baseball Roundup: Greenfield’s Caleb Thomas holds Franklin Tech to two hits as Wave advances to Class C semis with 11-1 win 
HS Tennis: Belchertown lifts Class B title following 5-0 sweep over Frontier (PHOTOS)
Bulletin Board: Pipione’s takes down Elks Club in GGSL contest
HS Roundup: Frontier girls tennis edges St. Mary's for spot in Class B final
Opinion
Miriam and Mike Kurland: Our congressional delegation must fight for everyday people
We are writing to urge elected officials to do everything in their power to protect everyday people in our community instead of enabling President Donald Trump's tax breaks for billionaires and corporate polluters.
Karl Meyer: Shocked by SWAT team response
Shirley Majewski: Dog shelter in Deerfield
My Turn: Investing in the common good: Why funders back AmeriCorps
My Turn: Gov. Healey makes an undemocratic wrong turn
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
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Arts & Life
Sounds Local: Viva Las Vegas: Travis Ledoyt brings 1970s Presley show home to Greenfield this Saturday
Elvis may have left the building, but he will soon return when Greenfield native Travis Ledoyt brings his Elvis Presley tribute act back to the Greenfield High School on Saturday, May 24, at 7 p.m.
Speaking of Nature: Celebrating 28 years of Speaking of Nature: A new resolution for the future of my bird-watching
In asparagus season, try Eggs Beatrice: The story behind one of the most popular brunch dishes
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 farewellObituaries
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
