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ORANGE — From the Upcycle Fashion show to the Every Last Scrap Challenge, LaunchSpace’s inaugural ReMake Festival on Saturday has a variety of events geared toward teaching the community how to live more sustainably.According to LaunchSpace founder,...

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A report done by the Greater Boston Real Estate Board and Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University shows that several municipalities which have adopted the Community Preservation Act (CPA) haven’t spent money they’ve put aside for...

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Heywood Hospital has announced a change in leadership, which includes the president and CEO leaving and a new, “untraditional” leadership structure.According to an announcement sent on June 6, President and CEO Win Brown has left Heywood Healthcare...

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ATHOL—On June 19, the town’s Congregational Church will hold a Juneteenth celebration to inform people on the holiday’s history, as well as local connections.Rev. Cindy LaJoy said the idea came about when Athol Daily News columnist Carla Charter...

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With the Quabbin Reservoir in the background, friends and supporters celebrated a day two years in the making.The Quabbin Reservoir Visitor Center in Belchertown has been renamed the Les and Terry Campbell Quabbin Visitor Center to honor the two...

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It was a cold and rainy Memorial Day when Clif and Arleen Read, along with Clif’s brother and future sister-in-law, launched the Tour de Quabbin.Though the ride didn’t have the ending they had planned, with the weather preventing participants from...

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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—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 — They may not have taken first place, but Beth Sobiloff and Marcia Rothwell still had a great time for their first year at the River Rat Race.In fact, Sobiloff and Rothwell—hosts of the popular “Two Grannies on the Road” show—came in last out...

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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...