Due to the weather forecast, the Memorial Day parade in Athol has been canceled. Services will be held in Memorial Hall at Town Hall at 11 a.m. today.

Max Bowen is the editor of the Athol Daily News, and can be reached at mbowen@atholdailynews.com and 413-930-4074. He’s worked in media since 2003 as a correspondent, reporter, photographer and editor...