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By GREG VINE

PETERSHAM – Voters are invited to kick off the New Year by attending a Special Town Meeting this Saturday afternoon.They’ll be deciding on a three-article warrant when the meeting gets underway at 2 p.m. at Town Hall. At the 2024 Annual Town Meeting,...

By AUSTIN CHEN

Massachusetts has long been at the forefront of providing and protecting access to reproductive health care. Its role in doing so — in a national context — will likely increase once President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.Throughout...

By GREG VINE

REGION – Local officials and members of the area’s congressional delegation say Jimmy Carter, the nation’s 39th president, left a legacy of public service that will live on.In a statement issued Sunday night, U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern said, “Jimmy...

By BOB FLAHERTY

Jimmy Carter, the nation’s 39th president, died at 100 on Sunday, and for Valley residents, he may be remembered for a great deal more than four bruising years in the White House.“He was the greatest former president in the country’s history. Lived a...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – “What’s the purpose of having meters on Main Street?”That question, short and to the point, was posed to representatives of Athol’s Parking Benefits District Oversight Committee by Selectboard Vice Chair Brian Dodge at the board’s Dec. 17 ...

By JAMES BUCKSER

It’s getting cold in Massachusetts, and as the cost of living rises, some families will have trouble paying to keep their homes warm. One option they may not have considered is the Home Energy Assistance Program.“It’s a program that’s been available...

By GREG VINE

WINCHENDON — Fire destroyed a home at 715 School St. (Route 12) in Winchendon on Christmas Eve morning, according to the Fire Department. No one was injured.The blaze was reported at 9 a.m. at the home of Matt Parmenter and Jessie Bigwood and the...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — The Food Pantry at Athol High School opened its doors on Dec. 18 to talk about the services it provides to the local community.State Sen. Jo Comerford and state Rep. Susannah Whipps were on hand to voice their continued support for the food...

By ZICHANG LIU

“Did you smell the barbecue smell in the air?” That was the question many Massachusetts residents frequently asked over the last two months.New England is well-known for its vibrant autumn foliage, especially this fall — when days were mostly bright...

By HANNAH EDELHEIT

The night before electors for the 2024 presidential race were announced, 19-year-old Kaveesh Pathak wasn’t sure he was going to win. He had spent the last two weeks calling and campaigning to become one of the 11 Massachusetts Democrats to serve on...

By MITCHELL R. GROSKY

ATHOL — The recent rains have washed away the last vestiges of the snow in Athol, but the memories remain of a snowman family seemingly on guard, protecting the memory and honoring the dedication of veterans at the Athol Veterans Park in Downtown...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — Details of a host community agreement between Athol and Hometown Harvest, LLC, were finalized by the Selectboard on Dec. 17.Hometown Harvest is a retail marijuana establishment with plans to set up shop at 243 Main St., once occupied by Elev8...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – At its meeting on Dec. 17, the Selectboard heard from Public Works Director Dick Kilhart regarding the possibility of giving more flexibility to the town’s winter overnight parking ban.The ban is enforced between the hours of midnight and 6...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The Board of Health has approved a recommendation on Dec. 17 that funds coming to the town from the nationwide opioid settlement be directed to the North Quabbin Recovery Center.These funds could be used for a variety of services designed to...

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

Sales of kindling following this year’s “Break-athon” fundraiser are off to a slow start, says Greenfield Tae Kwon Do Center owner David Johnson.For the past 22 years, the “Break-athon” has allowed the center’s tae kwon do students to practice their...

By GREG VINE

PHILLIPSTON – After a wait of more than two years, the Fire Department has received its new ambulance.The vehicle was delivered the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 12. It replaces a 17-year-old ambulance that has needed significant repairs in recent...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Building Inspector Bob Legare and Town Manager Shaun Suhoski appeared before Tuesday’s meeting of the Finance and Warrant Advisory Committee to review actions taken on vacant and abandoned buildings in town.Steps included hazardous materials...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The Athol Royalston Regional School District was notified this week of its acceptance into the eligibility period of the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s (MSBA) Core Program with the goal of constructing a new high school.The MSBA...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Questions on ownership of a small parcel in the middle of the municipal parking lot off Exchange Street may hold up a proposed housing development.During a virtual meeting of the Economic Development and Industrial Corporation last Wednesday,...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Regular shoppers at the Market Basket at North Quabbin Commons in Athol should take a moment and look atop the store’s courtesy booth. There, they’ll spot Statler and Waldorf, Kermit, Robin the Frog (portraying Tiny Tim), Gonzo and other...