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ORANGE—A two-story home on Old South Road was destroyed by an early-morning blaze, according to the Orange Fire Department.No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation.Shelburne Control Regional Dispatch began receiving calls at...

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ATHOL — In an agreement expected to be finalized later this year, precision tool manufacturer L.S. Starrett announced that it will transition from a public to a private company and merge with MiddleGround Capital, a private equity firm.The proposed...

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ATHOL—A three-month food drive conducted by the United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM) has proven a big help to local food pantries.Run from Oct. 1 through Dec. 12, the “Gathering to Give: Harvesting for a Cause” food drive supplied over...

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ATHOL—A bomb threat e-mailed to Athol Hospital on Thursday morning has been determined to not be a credible threat, according to Athol Police.Police from Athol and Gardner responded to a report of the threat on Thursday at 8:08 a.m., police said in a...

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ORANGE — A three-alarm house fire on Jones Street reported the afternoon of Christmas Day killed two dogs and left the home uninhabitable, according to the Orange Fire Department.The fire was reported at 15 Jones St. at 4:05 p.m. Initially a...

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ATHOL—Starting next February, the Athol Council on Aging and Athol Public Library will offer a series of classes to help seniors over 60 improve their digital literacy.Funded by a $69,781 grant by the American Rescue Plan Act through the Massachusetts...

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WINCHENDON—Several roads within the Lake Dennison Recreation Area and Otter River State Forest have been closed until further notice by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).According to information provided by DCR, New Boston,...

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NEW SALEM—Two people were hospitalized following an accident Wednesday evening.According to New Salem Fire Chief Joe Cuneo, the accident occurred on Route 202, south of the center of town and was reported at 6:26 p.m. Cuneo said that two vehicles had...

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Peter Durant has bested challenger Bruce Chester to claim the Republican nomination for the Senate seat formerly held by Anne Gobi in a special election.Durant, the state representative for the 6th Worcester District, will now face Gardner state Rep....

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ATHOL—A house fire on Froman Street left the home uninhabitable, but efforts by fire crews allowed occupants to claim some personal possessions.According to Athol Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Parker, the fire at 61 Froman St. was reported at 3:20 a.m. on...

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Cooling centers have been opened following the declaration of a heat wave in western Massachusetts.The warning began on Thursday and is expected to continue into Friday evening with temperatures ranging from 95 to 104 degrees.In Athol, the following...

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ROYALSTON—Closed for two days when the water levels at Tully Lake began to rise, Doane Hill Road has been reopened, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.According to information released by the USACE, the road has been opened, though the...

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ATHOL—Following a reported stabbing in the emergency room of Heywood Hospital in Gardner, a number of new security measures are in place for the emergency department. These measures are in place at Heywood Hospital and will be at Athol Hospital within...

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PETERSHAM — Following the discovery of an invasive species in Pottapaug Pond, private boats have been restricted.According to a Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) spokesperson, earlier last week, staff at Quabbin Reservoir discovered an...

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WINCHENDON—Officials have begun the search for the community’s next town manager.In early May, the Middleton Select Board approved a contract with Winchendon Town Manager Justin Sultzbach to be its next town administrator. His first day in Middleton...

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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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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....