Parents question handling of threat at Erving Elementary School
A Page from North Quabbin History: Women of Royalston display
Spilka pledges ‘comprehensive climate bill’ in Senate
North Quabbin Notes, April 23
Mass. saw nearly 200 percent rise in antisemitic incidents last year
Shelter money fading, but ‘not at the end of the line’
With eye toward teaching firearm safety, Mahar’s Junior ROTC adding air rifles
Magic comes to Red Apple in Phillipston
PHILLIPSTON — Red Apple Farm will become home to faeries, knights, trolls and lots of magic on the first weekend in May.The Enchanted Orchard Renaissance Faire will take place on May 4-5. Richard and Rajuli Fahey of Winchendon have been to the farm a...
Plan calls for upgrades to Silver Lake in Athol
ATHOL – Residents and town officials joined members of the Open Space & Recreation Commission for a walking tour of Silver Lake Park Tuesday night.The purpose of the meeting, which convened at the park’s pavilion, was to discuss a master plan for the...
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Sportsman’s Corner: Turkey time
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Athol Police Logs: March 27 to April 10, 2024
Sports
On The Ridge with Joe Judd: What time should you turkey hunt?
If I had a dime for every time someone asked me the best time to hunt turkeys during a season, I’d have a bucket full of dimes. Think about it for a minute, what are the factors that turkey hunters should be considering to best utilize their time when...
High Schools: Jakhia Williams propels Turners girls track past Athol
Softball: Jaylynn Chapalonis pitches Athol past Pioneer (PHOTOS)
Bulletin Board: Greenfield Post 81 holding tryouts on May 4th, 5th and 11th
High schools: Skyler Steele powers Frontier softball past Wahconah
Opinion
Guest columnists Ellen Attaliades and Lynn Ireland: Housing crisis is fueling the human services crisis
Vacancies at programs operated by human services providers — despite some progress over the last two years — are still much too high. More than one in four direct support professional positions in adult residential and day programs for people with...
My Turn: April is second chance month
My Turn: Judgmental about malaise
Ahmad Esfahani: Aiding and abetting and middle school angst
Greg Franceschi: Support bike lanes and walking paths in South Deerfield
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: A rock circus returns to Turners Falls: The Slambovian Circus of Dreams brings the fun Friday night at the Shea
The circus is coming to town, and not the kind with elephants and clowns. I’m talking about the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, a rock group from the Hudson Valley in New York that makes music as unique as its name. The band, which has frequently...
Rescuing food and feeding people: Rachel’s Table programs continue to expand throughout western Mass
A day to commune with nature: Western Mass Herbal Symposium will be held May 11 in Montague
Speaking of Nature: ‘Those sound like chickens’: Wood frogs and spring peepers are back — and loud as ever
Hitting the ceramic circuit: Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail turns 20 years old, April 27-28Obituaries
Mary M. Thompson
Mary M. (Powers) Thompson Dade City, FL - Mary M. (Powers) Thompson passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was born at Langley Air Force Base, in Hampton VA, on February 17, 1968, the daughter of Robert H. and Joan (Lint... remainder of obit for Mary M. Thompson
Nancy C. Skowrowski
Nancy C Skowronski Royalston, MA - Nancy C Skowronski, born in Worcester, MA on January 1, 1943, lived a captivating life, filled with vibrant memories and impactful experiences that created a lasting legacy. A resident of Royalston, Mas... remainder of obit for Nancy C. Skowrowski
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. Thayer and Louise E. (King) Thayer. Bob graduat... 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 commitment to the land he cherished, and a love for ... remainder of obit for Chris N. Boyle
