With eye toward teaching firearm safety, Mahar’s Junior ROTC adding air rifles
Sportsman’s Corner: Quabbin opens this Saturday
North Quabbin Notes, April 18
Partnership succeeds in protecting Lake Monomonac forestland
Franklin County youth tapped to advise governor’s team
Historical society presents history of Nichewaug
Quabbin region studied for MWRA expansion
As House Democrats eye the expansion of its public drinking water service area, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is considering whether the communities where that water comes from should finally get to reap the benefits of the...
Phillipston board opens talks on new police chief
PHILLIPSTON – Police Chief Kevin Dodge recently announced his intention to retire from a post he has held for more than a decade, and the Selectboard is reviewing the options for hiring his successor.The chief’s current salary is just under $85,000...
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Orange man gets 12 to 14 years for child rape
Athol Police Logs: March 27 to April 10, 2024
Carol Doucette of Royalston receives $15,000 from Publishers Clearing House
Royalston Selectboard mulls options for full-time police
My Turn: A legend made in Iowa
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Sportsman’s Corner: Turkey time
Equity, income concerns flagged in free college debate
Athol Town Manager says next fiscal year may be the ‘most challenging’ in the last decade
Heywood Healthcare cites progress made since bankruptcy filing
Sports
The Real Score: Curveballs and casinos rarely save cities
About 10 years ago, the two major urban centers of central and western Massachusetts decided to engage in new regional industrial policy to spur on their local economies. Worcester and Springfield had been effectively hollowed up by decades of...
High schools: Frontier girls tennis picks up 5-0 win over Turners (PHOTOS)
Florence’s Gabby Thomas gearing up for 2024 Paris Olympics
High Schools: Two-run first inning propels Pioneer baseball past Turners 
Softball: Hannah Gilbert allows two hits as Franklin Tech knocks off Blackstone Valley, 7-3 (PHOTOS)Opinion
Gary Seldon: Solar Roller Earth Day River Ride
The Solar Roller Earth Day River Ride, a protest of Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage (NMPS), will gather April 20 at 9 a.m. on the Greenfield Common. Join our bicycling, walking, (paddling anyone?) protest and rallies. Details at...
Mitch Speight and Joan Marie Jackson: City should follow constitutional ruling on property takings
Columnist Johanna Neumann: Reaping the rewards of rooftop solar
My Turn: Let’s leave miracle of trees well enough alone
Ben Tobin: Another educational song and dance
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: Spring is singer-songwriter season: A host of local performers celebrate new work
We are fortunate to live in an area where we can experience all types of music, and when it comes to singer-songwriters, we are fortunate to have so many talented ones living among us. Any given weekend, you can head out to one of the local breweries...
Crunch time for matzo: An easy-to-make sweet treat that’s Passover Seder-friendly
Spotlight on women in classical music: Brick Church Music Series’s season comes to a close, April 28-29, with Champlain Trio
Ready for their close-up: Pothole Pictures announces a season of curated film screenings, live music and $1 popcorn
You’re up next: Western Mass open mic scene heats up post-pandemicObituaries
Nancy C. Skowrowski
Nancy C Skowronski Royalston, MA - Nancy C Skowronski, born in Worcester, MA on January 1, 1943, lived a captivating life, filled with vibrant memories and impactful experiences that created... remainder of obit for Nancy C. Skowrowski
Robert E. Thayer
Robert E. "Bob" Thayer Athol, MA - ATHOL - Robert E. "Bob" Thayer, 90 of Athol passed away Sunday, April 14, 2023, in the Athol Hospital. He was born on July 13, 1933, the son of Robert H. ... remainder of obit for Robert E. Thayer
Chris N. Boyle
8/5/1956 - 4/11/2024 ORANGE, MA - Chris Boyle, beloved father and husband, passed away on April 11, 2024 at home. Chris led a life of unwavering dedication to his family, a steadfast co... remainder of obit for Chris N. Boyle
Donn K. Clifford
PHILLIPSTON, MA - Donn K. Clifford, 74, of Barre Road, died on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner. Born in Gardner on August 15, 1949, he was the son of Robert Cliffo... remainder of obit for Donn K. Clifford
