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


UMass hockey: 9-time national champion Denver awaits Minutemen in NCAA Springfield Regional opener
03-27-2024 5:08 PM

SPRINGFIELD — Greg Carvel had his house to himself last Saturday, the date of the University of Denver’s NCHC title game with Omaha. If Denver won, the UMass ice hockey head coach and his team would be back in the NCAA tournament. A loss would mark...

Opinion


My Turn: Discover and protect a Greenfield treasure
03-27-2024 4:43 PM

There is hidden treasure right here in Greenfield. Years ago, the treasure was in plain sight. Now it is practically unrecognizable except in the early spring. I discovered small nuggets of the treasure when Ted Watt, well-known naturalist and...

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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 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

Obit photo for Leo P. Godin Leo P. Godin

Orange, MA - With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Leo P. Godin, a cherished father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather. Born on June 19, 1927, in Montgom... remainder of obit for Leo P. Godin

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Miriam "Mimi" Hellen Jones Petersham , MA - Miriam 'Mimi' Hellen Jones passed away at her family farm in Petersham on January 24 at the age of 74, from undiagnosed cancer. The daughter of Fr... remainder of obit for Miriam Hellen Jones

Obit photo for Roger Underwood Wellington Jr. Roger Underwood Wellington Jr.

West Boylston, MA - Roger Underwood Wellington, Jr. of West Boylston, MA and Vero Beach, FL died on March 6 at the age of 82. He passed peacefully with support from his loving family after a len... remainder of obit for Roger Underwood Wellington Jr.

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