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By MAX BOWEN

WINCHENDON — With a revised proposal, officials hope that a Proposition 2½ debt-exclusion override will be approved at Thursday’s special Town Election.The ballot question asks voters to exempt the town from the provisions of Proposition 2½, which...

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GARDNER — State police are continuing the search in a large wooded area for Aaron Pennington, the suspect in the Sunday shooting death of his wife, Breanne Pennington.According to state police, the search is focused on a 175-acre area near Camp...

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ATHOL — Olivia Paras got to see one of her favorite shows from a different angle when she joined HGTV’s “House Hunters.”The episode, “Family Basecamp in Massachusetts,” aired on May 17, and Paras, who works as a realtor at LAER Realty Partners in...

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From curriculum updates to staff retention to facility upgrades, a lot of needs were identified through Superintendent Matthew Ehrenworth’s entry plan.Ehrenworth presented the plan earlier this year. At the AARD School Committee meeting on May 17, he...

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WINCHENDON — If you’re in search of good, locally made food and crafts, be sure to head to Winchendon this Saturday.The town’s farmers market will celebrate its opening day on May 20, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sherry Haley, co-market manager, said the...

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ATHOL — For some time, town officials have debated the best use for the Bidwell property.Next week, residents will have the chance to offer ideas at a forum being held at the Athol Public Library. Taking place on Tuesday, May 23 at 6 p.m., topics such...

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PETERSHAM — Since its formation in 1823, the Petersham Orthodox Congregational Church has had a history of community involvement.Over the next few months, these stories and much more will be shared with the community as part of a bicentennial...

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ATHOL — Up until two weeks ago, getting over the Lower Kendall Brook Crossing at Ben and Susie Feldman’s Cutthroat Brook Tree Farm required some rather impressive balancing skills.But through a combination of hard work and community support, two new...

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ROYALSTON—Kevin A. Divoll, who was arrested last year on one count of distribution of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography, has plead guilty, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.Divoll, 51, a former employee of the...

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ROYALSTON — A mobile home was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning on Athol Road, drawing more than a half dozen fire departments to the scene.The fire was determined to be accidental, though the exact cause is not known, according to state fire...

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It all began with one person. Now, dozens have donated supplies or their time to help Justin Holden of Orange make a cleaner community. For the last four months, Holden has been up at 4 a.m. to clean different sections of the town, inspired by the...

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ATHOL—First responders from Athol and Orange transported two people to area hospitals following an accident on Sunday.According to Athol Fire Capt. Eric Jack, the accident was reported at 5:11 p.m. A vehicle had struck a utility pole on Main Street...

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ATHOL—Following a routine equipment assessment, Athol Hospital has suspended endoscopy procedures in the campus’ two operating rooms until further notice.According to a statement sent by Vice President of External Affairs Dawn Casavant, there have...

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ATHOL — Selectmen will consider the status of Elev8 Cannabis’ host community agreement following a suspension of operations ordered by the Cannabis Control Commission.According to a statement posted to the town’s Facebook page, this will be done as...

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ATHOL — The Cannabis Control Commission has suspended all retail activities at Elev8 Cannabis, following a number of incidents in which the pot shop’s owner, Seun Adedeji, allegedly posed a threat to public safety. According to a report issued by the...

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Tari Thomas believes her new role as interim lead administrator/coach at Athol Royalston Middle School is to take care of both students and staff as they begin the transition to a new leader.Thomas was chosen for this position a week ago, following...

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ATHOL — One person is hoping to encourage the community to give a little Easter cheer for the young patients at Shriner’s Hospital.On March 17, Brandy Racicot of Athol started the Great Egg Drive at Athol Public Library, seeking plastic Easter Eggs...

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ATHOL — Starting later this year, Athol High School students can get a head start on their college education.Earlier this month, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education granted the Early College designation to Athol High...

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ATHOL — Following more than a day of continuous snowfall, crews continue the arduous process of digging out and restoring power to the area. All told, snowfall in Athol ranged around 8-12 inches in downtown to 18 in the uptown area, according to...

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ATHOL — Louis Marino, a lifelong Republican turned Libertarian, is hoping to unseat U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren in the next election.Marino, of Athol, announced his candidacy at the Unified Libertarians of Massachusetts convention last Saturday. He...

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A 1920 Seagrave Ladder Truck used in parades and popular with residents is undergoing extensive repairs before returning to the road.Athol Fire Capt. Eric Jack said the truck is being repaired at Gasper Automotive Restoration in Manchester, CT....