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Bail set at $50,000 for Orange man accused of child rape
10-08-2024 1:51 PM

GREENFIELD — Judge Jane Mulqueen set bail at $50,000 for an Orange man facing a dozen child rape charges in Franklin County Superior Court.Jakob Malcolm-O’Malley, 19, has pleaded not guilty to 12 counts of rape of child in a case that has been...


Many Mass. hospitals report negative operating margins
10-07-2024 5:00 PM

By CHRIS LISINSKI

While the problems at Steward Health Care absorbed the spotlight over the past nine months, many other hospitals across Massachusetts continued to struggle financially in what an industry group called a “deeply troubling” trend.New financial data...


Athol officials put pause on policy for political signs
10-07-2024 5:00 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – A proposed policy regarding political signage on public property has been put on hold to undergo further review by the Select Board.Bridget Armentrout, administrative assistant to Town Manager Shaun Suhoski, told the board at its Oct. 1...


Athol Historical Society hosts Jazz Night
10-07-2024 2:31 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – For jazz lovers, the Athol Historical Society Museum is the place to be the evening of Thursday, Oct. 17.In what society President Michael Adams hopes will become an annual event, Wanda Houston, Eugene Uman and local talent Weldon Hendricks...


Third annual Comic Book Fest returns to Athol
10-07-2024 2:28 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – For comic book and cosplay fans, Athol Town Hall was the place to be on Saturday.The attendance for the third annual Comic Book Fest was impressive, with many people arriving early for the 10 a.m. opening and staying until closing time at 3...


Politicians call out Stop & Shop for price disparities across its chain of stores
10-06-2024 5:00 PM

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — Several members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation, including U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, are demanding an explanation on reports of price disparities found at different Stop & Shop locations in the commonwealth, something the...


Simmons University’s library science master’s program relocates to GCC
10-06-2024 5:00 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College is hosting its first-ever graduate program after the Simmons University School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) moved its part-time Library and Information Science master’s degree program to GCC this...


Kei vehicles ride again: Owners reflect on RMV resuming registrations
10-04-2024 4:06 PM

By MARA MELLITS

Owners of Kei vehicles, rejoice. The temporarily restricted vehicles can now be legally registered again with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.Kei is short for keijidosha, which means “light vehicle” in Japanese. They’re small, not...


Athol man gets 5 to 7 years for child rape
10-04-2024 9:46 AM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — An Athol man was sentenced to five to seven years in prison on Thursday after changing his plea on eight charges related to child sexual abuse.Timothy M. Erikson, 47, appeared in Franklin County Superior Court to plead guilty to five...


Athol Comic Book Fest returns this Saturday
10-03-2024 5:00 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – If you’re a fan of action, fantasy, adventure, comic books, or graphic novels – or all of the above – Athol Town Hall is the place to be this Saturday for the third annual Comic Book Fest.The event, organized by the Athol Public Library, will...


New estate recovery law curtails ‘unfair’ practice in Massachusetts
10-03-2024 5:00 PM

By ZICHANG LIU

BOSTON — Not long after state Sen. Jo Comerford took office in 2019, a constituent reached out for help after they received a bill from MassHealth in the wake of a family member’s death.The state was seeking to recover expenses associated with caring...


Sportsman’s Corner: Hunting, fishing and technology
10-03-2024 3:19 PM

By Mike RocheThe use of technology in our lives seems to advance with each passing day. Our cars park themselves and brake automatically, our phones know more about us than we are comfortable with, artificial intelligence is everywhere and great...


Heywood Healthcare emerges from Chapter 11, will remain an independent organization
10-03-2024 3:18 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Heywood Healthcare held a stakeholder meeting Thursday to discuss its future now that it has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as a standalone entity, meaning it will remain as an independent health care organization.In...


Gov. Maura Healey signs emergency preamble to block effort to suspend gun law
10-02-2024 4:14 PM

By CHRIS LISINSKI

Gov. Maura Healey said Wednesday that she plans to immediately implement a sweeping gun reform law, in the process blocking opponents who appear to be on the verge of suspending the law for more than two years until voters get the final say.A...


Athol plans celebration of Silver Lake Park
10-02-2024 12:34 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The Open Space & Recreation Commission is seeking volunteers for an inaugural celebration of Silver Lake Park.Athol Planning and Development Director Eric Smith said the idea for the event, “Silver Lake, Our Waters,” comes from Allan Butler,...


PHOTOS: A night out in North Quabbin
10-02-2024 12:33 PM

Residents of Athol, Orange, Royalston and Petersham turned out for annual National Night Out events. Originally scheduled to take place on Aug. 6, the event had to be rescheduled due to inclement weather to Tuesday, Oct. 1. National Night Out...


Commission faces year-end deadline for anti-poverty agenda
10-01-2024 5:00 PM

By SAM DRYSDALE

In a state where over 10% of the population lives in poverty, activists, public officials and members of the public have now pitched solutions to the problem to the lawmakers tasked with coming up with solutions.A legislative commission charged with...


Air quality sensors come ‘at a very important time,’ officials say
10-01-2024 5:00 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN and MADISON SCHOFIELD

Thanks to funding from the Massachusetts Office of Environmental Justice and Equity, Franklin County organizations will receive 21 of the total 213 air quality sensors being distributed statewide to help protect public health and fill in gaps in local...


Orange community development director resigning, effective Oct. 17
10-01-2024 12:51 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — The town’s community development director is stepping down effective Oct. 17, stating she has come to the conclusion that she does not have the experience or knowledge necessary to meet the needs of Orange.Walker Powell has served in the...


Winchendon Police arrest Peter Baldini for assault, kidnapping charges
10-01-2024 11:52 AM

Staff Report

WINCHENDON – Peter Baldini of Winchendon has been arraigned on charges related to an alleged assault with a knife and machete, according to Winchendon Police.In a statement issued on Monday, Sept. 30, police responded to the area of 17 Brooks Road...

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