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ATHOL — Adams Farm Slaughterhouse was recently awarded a Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) in the interest of lowering consumer costs and improving food security.Maintenance Manager Clare Barnes explained that Adams Farm received a grant of...

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PHILLIPSTON—Brush fires continue to be an issue after October’s striking increase in blazes.According to the Department of Fire Services, the state saw a 1,200% increase in the number of fires compared to the average for the month, higher even than...

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FITCHBURG — When Elaine Ivanowski first opened her clothing shop, Mommy & Me, in Athol, she aimed to sell maternity and baby clothes at an affordable price.Over time, however, Ivanowski has decided to shift her focus and has started Moms in Recovery,...

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As peak fall foliage season approaches, experts predict a season as brilliant as ever.“The fall in New England is notoriously beautiful, and we have no reason to doubt that we’re going to have another beautiful fall foliage display this October,” said...

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BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — The four women leading an evening of collective prayer, song, dance and storytelling began by placing pinches of cool soil from two wooden bowls into the cupped palms of audience members.In one bowl, the members of the...

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ORANGE — Athol Police and Fire will take to the field against first responders from Orange for the third year in a row in an effort to connect with the community, while also raising money for a local family battling breast cancer.Orange Police Officer...

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ATHOL—Paralympic bronze medal recipient Lo Nigrosh is bringing her story to the Athol Public Library.Nigrosh, who took home the bronze in the 2004 Athens Paralympics as a member of the women’s sitting volleyball team, is hosting a free event at the...

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ATHOL – Inspired by his friend, John Dodge has helped build a new center with the hopes of bringing veterans organizations together.North Quabbin Veterans Center, is opening in Athol in the hopes of remedying declining membership in local veterans...

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TURNERS FALLS — As students settle in to the new school year at Franklin County Technical School, staff say they have exciting new options to look forward to.The 177 incoming ninth grade students will have the opportunity to explore 14 different...

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ATHOL—Eight years ago, Mariah O’Leary lost her fiancé to addiction. This past February, she lost her best friend as well.O’Leary – who identifies as someone in recovery – sent in photos of her late fiancé and friend, as well as photos of her and her...

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ATHOL — In an effort to lessen back-to-school anxiety and provide families with resources and information before the start of the school year, the Athol-Royalston Regional School District is hosting a back-to-school barbecue event at Fish Park on Aug....

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WARWICK — Just one year after it reopened its doors to students in kindergarten through sixth grade, Warwick Community School is adding a preschool program to serve children ages 3 to 5.“The preschool will be following the same mission and vision —...

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ORANGE — Members of the Orange Historical Society gathered Friday to hear “unbelievable but true” stories as part of the second annual “Hear & Tell” event.Ann Reed, a member of the Historical Society and a former reporter, started the “Hear & Tell”...

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ATHOL — In an effort to promote awareness of native plants, the Athol Bird and Nature Club [ABNC] has installed artwork identifying native plants to enhance the existing Join Up Trail at the New England Equestrian Center of Athol (NEECA).“Lifelong...

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ATHOL—International service organization the Polus Center, based in Athol, was recently awarded two grants totaling $1 million to continue and expand its human services career training.One of the $500,000 Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce Success...

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ORANGE — The North Quabbin community gave thanks to two longtime Quabbin Mediation leaders this week as they begin their retirements following decades of work in conflict resolution, mediation and active bystander training. Executive Director Sharon...

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After 10 years of supporting the region’s workers, Franklin County Young Professionals is looking to rebrand and is seeking feedback from the community on a new name that will more accurately describe the group’s purpose in 2024.“A lot of young...

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ATHOL—Two seperate crashes a half-mile apart were reported on Templeton Road Tuesday afternoon.According to Athol Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Parker, a passenger vehicle crossed the traffic lanes, striking another vehicle. A third vehicle was unable to...