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Sportsman's Corner: Catch and release turkey hunting
Massachusetts bill bans cooperation with federal health care investigations
Free jail calls stressing sheriffs’ budgets, staff
State senators organize Trump defense: Comerford a leader on Response 2025 initiative
New heat system planned for Athol Police
PHOTO: Spring stroll
Q&A with UMass President Marty Meehan
McGovern co-sponsors bill that aims to stop ‘backdoor’ cuts to SNAP benefits
Child sexual abuse prevention bills ‘way overdue’ to pass, advocates say
Athol, Royalston review cost increases for wastewater agreement
Royalston’s Selectboard Tuesday night decided town officials should meet with Athol Town Manager Shaun Suhoski to discuss the terms of the intermunicipal agreement under which Athol public works employees oversee operation of Royalston’s wastewater treatment plant.
Local officials advocate for more state highway money
For a town like Hatfield, annual road maintenance has become increasingly challenging over the past 12 years, as state Chapter 90 money declines even as the price of hot mix asphalt rises substantially.
Athol, Royalston receive Rural Development grants
Peter Durant pledges decision on governor bid ‘relatively shortly’
Feds target UMass over charges of antisemitism on campus
McGovern calls on voters to resist federal cuts to food servicesSports
HS Roundup: Greenfield softball scores 11 runs in second inning to defeat Frontier, 16-4
GREENFIELD — The Greenfield softball team hasn’t lost often in recent years, never mind twice in a row.
UMass basketball: Transfers Dimitri Clerc and Charles Outlaw to join Minutemen
Greenfield native Sam Calagione, founder of Dogfish Head Brewery, to throw out first pitch at Fenway Park on Friday
HS Roundup: Athol, Mahar and Pioneer compete on the track (PHOTOS)
HS Hockey: Greenfield senior Jake Jurek, head coach Adam Bouchard honored with Bessone AwardsOpinion
My Turn: Let wildlife roam — An important new wildlife bill can help reconnect critical habitat
Humans are great at building things, but it’s also beginning to dawn on us that these impressive and sometimes magnificent structures also impact the other creatures that we share this earth with.
Martin Dagoberto Lydgate Driggs: Defending a cornerstone of American democracy
Jim Bates: The gift that keeps on giving
My Turn: Raise every voice, every heart
Your Daily Puzzles
An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Police Logs
Athol Police Logs, March 1 – March 17, 2025
12:40 a.m. - Party over 911 stating he believes his wife has an infection in her mouth and is in a lot of pain. When reporting party was advised dispatch would be sending an ambulance, he declined.
Athol Police Logs: Feb. 6 – Feb. 27, 2025
Athol Police Logs Jan. 16 to Feb. 2, 2025
Orange Police Logs: Dec. 31, 2024 to Jan. 10, 2025
Orange Police Logs, Nov. 14 - 18, 2024
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Arts & Life
Sounds Local: Cover bands abound at the Shea: Big Yellow Taxi will perform much of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Ladies of the Canyon’ this Saturday
When it comes to tribute bands, music fans have rather mixed feelings. But love ‘em or hate ‘em, they play a prominent role on the music scene and a number of these bands have shows coming up in the area in the near future.
Speaking of Nature: A surprise in my maple tree: Porcupines just want to find something tasty to eat and be left alone
Little pillows of golden goodness: The beignet recipe of your dreams, courtesy of our beloved local Wells Provisions
The cost of addiction: New novel draws on Valley backdrop to explore how substance use upends people’s lives
Young filmmaker makes his debut: 16-year-old director and writer to screen his film at Greenfield Garden CinemasObituaries
Barbara A. Bacigalupo-Sawicki
ERVING, MA - Barbara A. Bacigalupo-Sawicki, 57, of North Street, died early Thursday morning, April 10, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Montague on May 13, 1967, she was the daughter of Daniel E. and Minnie E... remainder of obit for Barbara A. Bacigalupo-Sawicki
Irene A. Cullen
Templeton, MA - Irene Annie (Pietrowsky) Cullen, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2025, at Alliance Health at Baldwinville, in Templeton, MA. Irene was born on May 14, 1932, in Athol, MA to Walter and Mary (Szymcik) Pietrowsky... remainder of obit for Irene A. Cullen
Cicely M. Sawin
TURNERS FALLS, MA - Cicely M. Sawin, 48, of J Street, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield following an illness. Born in Greenfield on February 13, 1977, she was the daughter of Larry and Sharon (... remainder of obit for Cicely M. Sawin
Gloria N. Desreuisseau
Gloria N. (Dresser) Desreuisseau GARDNER, MA - Gloria N. (Dresser) Desreuisseau, 91, of Pine Street and formerly of Orange passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Gardener Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Orange on... remainder of obit for Gloria N. Desreuisseau
