Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle named DCR commissioner
Sportsman’s Corner: Doe permit time
Petersham Art Center opens scratchboard exhibit
Sour taste as state lawmakers unpeel ‘big, beautiful bill’
Local advocates seek removal of Healey provision on new nuclear facilities
Healey signs $60.9 billion budget, vetoes $130 million
Royalston Music Fest expands with two dates
ROYALSTON – Royalston Music Fest 2025 is offering music fans two opportunities to enjoy some popular local bands this year. The lineup includes a number of familiar favorites as well as some new entertainment.
Food assistance agencies brace for SNAP cuts
GREENFIELD — With the approval of the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act last week, which includes $1.2 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), regional food assistance agencies say they are anticipating negative impacts that will sprawl across many aspects of society.
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L.S. Starrett lays off 179 employees at Athol and other sites
Athol man sentenced on 14 drug, firearm charges
Royalston Music Fest expands with two dates
Baystate Franklin Medical Center not at risk of closure, CFO says
Anthony Geraci to perform at Winchendon’s Blues, Brews and BBQ
Erving seeks state grants for Evergreen Circle at Care Drive
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Athol survey calls for downtown dining
PHOTO: Beating the heat
‘Generational damage’: The fallout of cutting climate science research
UMass climate scientists reeling as Trump administration slashes funding for research
Sports
Downes does it again: 19-year-old from Longmeadow makes Mass. Am history at GreatHorse
HAMPDEN — After shaking hands with his opponent, Woodland Golf Club’s Patrick Kilcoyne, on the 12th green, Ryan Downes hopped on the back of a golf cart and took the long ride up toward the clubhouse with his caddie — the two all smiles.
New era begins: Whitmore looks to spark Athol girls basketball revival
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Harasymiak Hits the Reset Button — and the Clock’s Already Ticking
117th Mass. Amateur: Hometown kid Downes survives thriller, sets up title match with Kilcoyne at GreatHorse
Bay State Games 2025: West softball repeats as champions with 11-7 win over CoastalOpinion
My Turn: Tell EPA: No rollback on air pollution regs
Benjamin Miner: No concentration camps in America
My Turn: Crisis in the courts
As I See It: On ‘facts’ and ‘truths’
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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.
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Police Logs
Athol Police Logs, May 11 - June 9, 2025
2:01 a.m. - Male party in the lobby to speak with an officer about a cable box missing from his apartment. Male also stated he noticed the mat at his door has been moved.
Athol Police Logs, April 16 – April 26, 2025
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
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Arts & Life
World of wonder: Walter Wick’s dynamic photographic illustrations at Norman Rockwell Museum
STOCKBRIDGE — The dynamic images of photographic illustrator Walter Wick can be viewed through Oct. 26 in four galleries at Stockbridge’s Norman Rockwell Museum.
Local authors up for statewide awards: Four Franklin County authors nominated in four different Mass Book Awards categories
Multiple bottom lines, plenty of heart: Oxbow Design Build celebrates first decade
‘I want you to see who we really are’: Portraits of Native Americans of southern New England on display at Great Falls Discovery Center
Sounds Local: Shelburne Falls Porch Fest to fill village with musicObituaries
Eugene Richard Rice
San Marcos, TX - Eugene Richard Rice of San Marcos, TX passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the age of 96. Born in Islip, NY, he was the son of the late Erwin and Alice (Glassett) Rice. Gene grew up in Athol, MA and graduated f... remainder of obit for Eugene Richard Rice
Donald R. Schlicke
Phillipston, MA - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Donald Robert Schlicke on July 3, 2025. Born on May 10, 1953, in Gardner, MA, and a lifelong resident of Phillipston, MA, his presence will be deeply missed. His... remainder of obit for Donald R. Schlicke
Richard T. Hamel
BARRE, MA - Richard (Dick) Hamel, 75, of Barre passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was born December 3, 1949 in Lawrence, MA, second son of Margaret (Connors) Hamel and Raymond Hamel. He graduated from Central Cath... remainder of obit for Richard T. Hamel
Mark S. Hurt
ORANGE, MA - Mark S. Hurt, 69, of Putnam St, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at home after being stricken ill. Born in Athol on December 2, 1955, he was the son of the late William and Phyllis (Fisher) Hurt. He is surv... remainder of obit for Mark S. Hurt
