State board agrees on vocational school admissions reforms
Fourth Friday events return to downtown Athol
‘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’
Western Mass legislators urge PILOT formula reform
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
A zombie apocalypse is coming to Athol
ATHOL — Never seen a zombie up close? Well, here’s your chance. This Friday and Saturday the Athol Royalston Middle School Drama Club is presenting “The 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse.” The play is a light-hearted romp through the end of the world.
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.
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North Quabbin Food-A-Thon returns to combat regional food insecurity
My Turn: A year after UMass’ mass arrests, the damage lingers
Photo: Peekaboo bear
Athol High School adds new career pathways program for students
Two North Quabbin area veterans honored with Quilts of Valor
Healey urges Congress to reject SNAP cuts
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Area arts organizations concerned by proposed NEA elimination
Photo: Three’s a crowd
North Quabbin Notes, May 14
State plans to close all hotel, motel shelters this summer
Sports
HS Roundup: Raine Wonsey strikes out 18, hits home run in Frontier softball’s 4-2 win over South Hadley (PHOTOS)
SOUTH DEERFIELD — The current No. 2 and No. 3 ranked softball teams in the Western Mass. Class B tournament met at Zabek Field on Monday to close out the regular season.
Bulletin Board: Greenfield Garden Cinema takes down Descavich in GGSL contest
Local Roundup: Frontier girls track takes second at Steele Relays
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)Opinion
Pushback: 50 ways to site your solar
A year ago, state Sen. Jo Comerford sent a letter to the Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, regarding energy infrastructure siting and permitting.
My Turn: Let Americans choose clean energy
Norman Schell: Reparations? Let the Democratic National Committee pony up!
My Turn: A year after UMass’ mass arrests, the damage lingers
My Turn: Honey bee decline is not the same as pollinator decline
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.
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Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Celebrating 28 years of Speaking of Nature: A new resolution for the future of my bird-watching
Last Saturday was a bit of a milestone for me. It might easily have come and gone without me realizing it, but thanks to my obsessive record keeping I happened to see a notation in the pages of my 2025 field diary and avoided an embarrassing oversight. Last Saturday marked the 28th anniversary of Speaking of Nature, an event that I don’t think I could have ever imagined back in 1997 when I sent in my first column.
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 farewell
Preserving the work of a dear friend: Making Hilary Sloin’s acquaintance on the pageObituaries
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
