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Partnership succeeds in protecting Lake Monomonac forestland
Orange man gets 12 to 14 years for child rape
Historical society presents history of Nichewaug
Equity, income concerns flagged in free college debate
Sportsman’s Corner: Turkey time
New fed rules may force Mass. action on PFAS
Carol Doucette of Royalston receives $15,000 from Publishers Clearing House
ROYALSTON – The Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol went to Royalston on Wednesday and, in what PCH Representative Howie Guja said was a first, was unable to make it the front door of the $15,000 winner.As the Prize Patrol made its way to the Stone...
Royalston Selectboard mulls options for full-time police
ROYALSTON – The Selectboard will meet with the town’s Finance Committee Thursday night in hopes of determining the best way to provide at least one full-time officer to the police department in the year ahead.At their meeting Tuesday night, the...
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Athol Police Logs: March 27 to April 10, 2024
Ryan Zaveral, Shane MacDowell cross finish line first in River Rat Race
Director of Village School in Royalston steps down
A Page from North Quabbin History: Quabbin Reservoir photo archives
Franklin County youth tapped to advise governor’s team
Athol Salvation Army Corps joins Boston Marathon volunteers
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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: Frontier girls tennis picks up 5-0 win over Turners (PHOTOS)
Make it two Tri-County North League wins to open the season for the Frontier girls tennis team. After knocking off Greenfield in their league opener, the Redhawks followed it up with a 5-0 victory over Turners Falls on Wednesday in South...
Florence’s Gabby Thomas gearing up for 2024 Paris Olympics
High Schools: Two-run first inning propels Pioneer baseball past Turners
Softball: Hannah Gilbert allows two hits as Franklin Tech knocks off Blackstone Valley, 7-3 (PHOTOS)
UMass basketball: Matt Cross reportedly enters transfer portalOpinion
Columnist Johanna Neumann: Reaping the rewards of rooftop solar
This week my boys and I are visiting my mom and stepdad for April break. Shortly after we arrived, they proudly gave us a tour of their new PV solar array, which they had installed on the south face of their home earlier this year. My stepdad, Rick,...
My Turn: Let’s leave miracle of trees well enough alone
Ben Tobin: Another educational song and dance
Pushback: Tax fund option helps keep elders in homes
Maggie Baumer: Access to prosthetics and orthotics for physical activity a right, not a privilege
Police Logs
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...
Athol Police Logs: Feb 19 to Feb. 27
Athol Police Log Feb. 4-18
Orange Police Log 12/1-13
Athol Police Log 11/8-26
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Arts & Life
Sounds Local: Spring is singer-songwriter season: A host of local performers celebrate new work
We are fortunate to live in an area where we can experience all types of music, and when it comes to singer-songwriters, we are fortunate to have so many talented ones living among us. Any given weekend, you can head out to one of the local breweries...
Crunch time for matzo: An easy-to-make sweet treat that’s Passover Seder-friendly
Spotlight on women in classical music: Brick Church Music Series’s season comes to a close, April 28-29, with Champlain Trio
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-pandemicObituaries
Robert E. Thayer
Robert E. "Bob" Thayer Athol, MA - ATHOL - Robert E. "Bob" Thayer, 90 of Athol passed away Sunday, April 14, 2023, in the Athol Hospital. He was born on July 13, 1933, the son of Robert H. ... remainder of obit for Robert E. Thayer
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
