DCR sees booking surge at state campgrounds

03-28-2024 5:00 PM

It seems people from all over are anxious for spring to arrive as bookings at the three state camping locations in Franklin and Hampshire counties are filling up fast.The state Department of Conservation and Recreation reports that at least 756 total...


Orange Libraries director announces resignation, effective May 3

03-28-2024 5:00 PM

ORANGE – The director of the Orange Public Libraries has decided to close this chapter of her life and step down following eight years in the position.Jessica Magelaner, who heads the Wheeler Memorial Library at 49 East Main St. and the Moore-Leland...


Sports


Denver’s Tristan Broz scores in double-overtime to knock off UMass, 2-1, in NCAA Tournament opening round (PHOTOS)
03-28-2024 9:31 PM

SPRINGFIELD — When the Massachusetts and Denver hockey teams meet in the NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship, 60 minutes doesn’t seem to be enough to decide a winner. After playing to overtime in the 2019 NCAA tournament semifinals, the fourth-seeded...

Opinion

Carrie N. Baker
My Turn: Protecting access to contraception: A winning issue for Democrats in November 2024
03-29-2024 8:55 AM

In the wake of growing Republican restrictions on reproductive rights, Democrats in many states are introducing bills to protect access to contraception. In response, Republicans are blocking these bills, going on record as opposed to contraception....

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Athol Police Logs: Feb 19 to Feb. 27
03-13-2024 3:49 PM

Monday Feb. 1912:03 a.m. - Welfare check requested on Crescent Street. Caller reporting someone sitting on the bridge. No contact with anyone matching the description of person on bridge.12:52 a.m. - Business/building check on Daniel Shays Highway....

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Obit photo for Hiroko Domina Hiroko Domina

Athol, MA - With a heart filled with love and sadness, we announce the passing of Hiroko Domina, a beacon of unyielding strength and affection, on March 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving f... remainder of obit for Hiroko Domina

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Annette L. (Leger) Barrows ORANGE, MA - Annette L. Barrows, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born May 10, 1931 in Fitchburg, MA to Joseph A. Leg... remainder of obit for Annette L. Barrows

Obit photo for David R. Chapman David R. Chapman

ORANGE, MA - David Reynolds Chapman, 70, of Orange, MA, passed away on March 25, 2024, after complications from a fall last August. Born on October 23, 1953, he was predeceased by his belov... remainder of obit for David R. Chapman

Obit photo for Donna Jean Maroni Brand Donna Jean Maroni Brand

Lagrange, GA - Donna Jean Maroni Brand, age 65, of LaGrange, GA passed away at WellStar West Georgia Hospice on March 17th, 2024. She was born in Athol, Massachusetts on January 28th, 1959,... remainder of obit for Donna Jean Maroni Brand

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