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Director of Village School in Royalston steps down
ROYALSTON – Village School Director Rise Richardson, who has been there since the doors opened in 1989, has announced she has stepped down from the position.Richardson has been the school’s director since 1994, and said she had decided that it was...
Athol Salvation Army Corps joins Boston Marathon volunteers
ATHOL — Though they may not have been among the runners, the Salvation Army Athol Corps played an important role in the 128th Boston Marathon.The corps sent two vehicles — their mobile feeding unit, also known as a “canteen,” and a minivan — to help...
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Ryan Zaveral, Shane MacDowell cross finish line first in River Rat Race
Director of Village School in Royalston steps down
Historical society presents history of Nichewaug
A Page from North Quabbin History: Quabbin Reservoir photo archives
Dennis Carey marks 40 years participating in River Rat Race
Athol Police Logs: March 27 to April 10, 2024
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School nurse resigns after Orange administrators discover lack of license
UMass trustees OK 2.5% tuition increase
Athol Town Manager says next fiscal year may be the ‘most challenging’ in the last decade
Heywood Healthcare cites progress made since bankruptcy filing
Sports
High schools: Mahar softball can’t stay with Northampton in 20-6 loss (PHOTOS)
The Mahar softball team is working hard to get its first win in a long time. The Senators — which are still searching for their first win post COVID — hosted Northampton on Monday, but the Blue Devils put runs up on the board in a hurry. Northampton...
Baseball: Sam Connors, Mahar get past Smith Academy for win No. 2 (PHOTOS)
High schools: Big fifth inning powers Pioneer baseball past Greenfield
Boys volleyball: Athol can’t stay with Holyoke in 3-0 loss (PHOTOS)
Max Homa is among a group of Masters contenders who are vying for their first major titleOpinion
My Turn: The pecking order revolution: Massachusetts' fight for animal rights
Massachusetts residents care about the living conditions of egg-laying hens, veal calves, and pigs. In November 2016, voters passed Ballot Question 3, the Massachusetts Minimum Size Requirements for Farm Animal Containment. With a sweeping majority...
My Turn: How to welcome a refugee family into your community
Brian Prescott: No road closure coordination
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Athol Police Logs: March 12 to March 19
ATHOL POLICE LOGSTuesday, March 126:45 p.m. - Male party into the lobby regarding a shop vac he lent to someone and they are refusing to give it back. Party was advised of his options. Attempted to contact involved party, negative contact, a voicemail...
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Arts & Life
Spotlight on women in classical music: Brick Church Music Series’s season comes to a close, April 28-29, with Champlain Trio
Join the First Church of Deerfield for two days of classical music, as the Brick Church Music Series’ 2023-2024 season comes to a close on April 28 and 29.The two-part event begins on Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. at the First Church of Deerfield, 71...
Ready for their close-up: Pothole Pictures announces a season of curated film screenings, live music and $1 popcorn
You’re up next: Western Mass open mic scene heats up post-pandemic
Sounds Local: Fun for the whole family: Meltdown, a book and music fest for kids, returns to Greenfield this Saturday
A varied and appealing ‘American Table’: New book from the Smithsonian looks at American history through the lens of foodObituaries
Chris N. Boyle
8/5/1956 - 4/11/2024 ORANGE, MA - Chris Boyle, beloved father and husband, passed away on April 11, 2024 at home. Chris led a life of unwavering dedication to his family, a steadfast co... remainder of obit for Chris N. Boyle
Donn K. Clifford
PHILLIPSTON, MA - Donn K. Clifford, 74, of Barre Road, died on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner. Born in Gardner on August 15, 1949, he was the son of Robert Cliffo... remainder of obit for Donn K. Clifford
Shirley Anne Bailey
PEPPERELL, MA - Shirley Anne Bailey, age 89, passed away quietly on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Ayer Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was a long-time resident of Pepperell, MA, and was... remainder of obit for Shirley Anne Bailey
Claire A. Allen
Claire A. (Noel) Allen ATHOL, MA - Claire A. (Noel) (Goupil) (Shute) Allen, 86, of Pinedale Avenue, died peacefully early Thursday morning, April 11, 2024 at the Rose Monahan Hospice House i... remainder of obit for Claire A. Allen
