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A Page From North Quabbin History: The story behind the New Salem Museum
Transfer station starting food scrap compost program
Heath native’s bill honoring fallen heroes introduced in Congress
UMass student group declares no confidence in chancellor
Athol Royalston Middle School Honor Roll Term 3
Valley lawmakers seek shorter license for FirstLight hydropower projects
Federal funding for victim assistance drops, state support tries to help
Sportsman’s Corner: The quest for the Super Slam
Bike Month event in Greenfield looks at favorite cycling spots in Franklin County
GREENFIELD – In celebration of Bay State Bike Month and in anticipation of a new Franklin County Regional Bike Plan, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) welcomed cyclists to the John W. Olver Transit Center for breakfast Tuesday...
Phillipston Town Election to decide next Selectboard member
PHILLIPSTON – In next Monday’s Annual Town Election, voters will choose the next member of the Selectboard and a Proposition 2 ½ override aimed at handling the town’s expenses.The race for Selectboard between candidates Nicole Gough and Earl Sweat is...
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Proposal calls for a 70-80-room hotel near North Quabbin Commons in Athol
Athol YMCA to open new community center
Black Diamond to hold 40th anniversary show in Winchendon
Cryptozoology exhibits featured at Education Earth Museum
State Senate budget funds free community college for all
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Sportsman’s Corner: Orange Gun Club’s Kids Derby
North Quabbin Notes, May 6
North Quabbin Notes, May 9
Sports
High Schools: Mohawk Trail boys, girls track knock off Athol (PHOTOS)
The Mohawk Trail boys track and field team is heading into Friday’s Western Mass. Div. 2 championship on a high note. Hosting Athol on Tuesday, the Warriors earned a 72-46 victory behind wins in the long jump (17 feet, 2 inches) and triple jump...
Bulletin Board: Lasek, Carme perform well in 9 Hole Women’s League at CCG
Top of the class: Turners Falls twins, athletic standouts Anne and Ella Kolodziej finish 1-2 in graduating class
High Schools: Frontier boys, girls track finish season unbeaten in Intercounty League
Softball roundup: Hannah Gilbert, Franklin Tech hold off Frontier for 15th winOpinion
My Turn: Towns could abolish elections and embrace real democracy: Sortition
It ought to be universally understood that our American perversion of democracy completely ignores the needs of most people and caters with slavish and subservient enthusiasm to the demands of corporate lobbyists. We are on a treadmill of meaningless...
Andrea Davulis: The northern spotlights
Crystal Smith: Disappointed with the town of Heath
Michele Craig: Deerfield church should follow pope’s lead
My Turn: Laurels and the laureate
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
The cool new ‘underground’ spot in town: Le Peacock in Shelburne Falls delivers on colorful décor, people, food and cocktails
For weeks, friends have been telling me how much they love Le Peacock in Shelburne Falls. I finally got there on a recent afternoon … and the place lived up to the hype.Le Peacock is located beneath 10 Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls. The restaurant...
Get Growing with Mickey Rathbun: Venture beyond your garden walls: Plant sales and noteworthy gardens to visit this season
Speaking of Nature: Surprised by strawberries in the grass: Flowers will bloom whether you pay attention or not
From fair to fantastic: Memorial Hall Museum exhibit shows how Green River Festival blossomed over 37 years
Valley Bounty: Fibers for farmers: Western Massachusetts Fibershed turns local ‘throw away’ wool into fertilizer pelletsObituaries
Scott R. Hardy
ORANGE, MA - Scott R. Hardy, 53, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 9, 2024. Born in Greenfield, MA on March 19, 1971, he was the son of Clarence Hardy and Joyce (Austin) Hardy and grew up in Orange, MA. Scott was a master when it cam... remainder of obit for Scott R. Hardy
Lawrence E. Hardy Sr.
ELLENTON, FL - Lawrence Eugene Hardy, Sr. 95, of Ellenton, Florida, formerly of Athol, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on June 24, 1928 to Paul E. and Ethel M. (Hamlet... remainder of obit for Lawrence E. Hardy Sr.
Margaret E. Liversage
ATHOL, MA - Margaret E. "Peggy" (Fitzgerald) Liversage, 85, of West Royalston Road, died early Sunday morning, May 5, 2024 at the Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gardner. Born in Cambridge on May 19, 1938, she was the daug... remainder of obit for Margaret E. Liversage
Donald W. Watts
Athol, MA - Donald W. Watts, age 94, of Athol passed away at Heywood Hospital after an illness. Donald was born on May 30, 1929 in Gardner to the late Ralph W. and Mary Louise (Pfaff) Watts. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy durin... remainder of obit for Donald W. Watts
