At the June 27 closing ceremonies for the 2026 season of the Athol-Orange Chuck Stone Little League and Babe Ruth League, the home team dugout along the first base line at Salevan Field in Athol was dedicated to the memory of Shaun Sherman, a dedicated league volunteer. Sherman died on May 9 at age 44. (From left), Chuck Stone Little League President Rob Woodard, Shaun’s widow Sarah Sherman, their children, Gabby and Kamdyn Ward, Shaun's mother-in-law Renee Sokol, and Shaun's best friend, Sean Murphy. GREG VINE / For the Athol Daily News
The June 27 closing ceremony included several games, including T-ball. Here, Chet Hall gives batting tips to his 5-year-old daughter Anna before she steps to the plate. GREG VINE / For the Athol Daily News6-year-old Vivian Comeau sprints for home plate. GREG VINE / For the Athol Daily News
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