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North Quabbin Notes, April 11
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
UMass basketball: Matt Cross reportedly enters transfer portal
AMHERST — The vicious one-two frontcourt punch that helped the UMass men’s basketball team to its best season in a decade is now gone.Forward Matt Cross has entered the transfer portal, according to multiple reports early Tuesday afternoon. Cross...
High schools: Mahar softball can’t stay with Northampton in 20-6 loss (PHOTOS)
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)
Opinion
Maggie Baumer: Access to prosthetics and orthotics for physical activity a right, not a privilege
As one of the 5.6 million Americans living with limb loss and limb difference (LL/LD), I’m passionate about advocating for access to prosthetic and orthotic devices for physical activity, which are not typically covered by commercial insurance or...
Pat Hynes: Nuclear weapons bills need action
Walt Gorman: Fed up
Nikki Garrett: A joy to join in on Earth Day cleanup
My Turn: The pecking order revolution: Massachusetts’ fight for animal rights
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
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Arts & Life
Crunch time for matzo: An easy-to-make sweet treat that’s Passover Seder-friendly
Passover begins this coming Monday night. This eight-day holiday means many things to many people: the survival of the Jewish people in the book of Exodus, the overall history of Judaism, and even the last supper of Jesus.This year Easter came more...
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-pandemic
Sounds Local: Fun for the whole family: Meltdown, a book and music fest for kids, returns to Greenfield this SaturdayObituaries
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
