Paralympian talks about medal win at Athol Library

09-10-2024 4:09 PM

ATHOL – Most area residents may be unaware that Athol is the home of a Paralympic medal winner.Lo Nigrosh was a member of the U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball National Team that captured the bronze medal in the 2004 Paralympic Games held in Athens,...


Mount Holyoke researchers unveil interactive archive, story map of US immigration sanctuary policies

09-10-2024 1:44 PM

SOUTH HADLEY — When Mount Holyoke College researchers Serin Houston and Anatasica Tucker talk about their recently completed database of migrant sanctuary policies enacted across the country, they can’t help but laugh at the sheer amount of work they...


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High School Roundup: Frontier boys earn sweep in meet with Pioneer, Franklin Tech, Mahar (PHOTOS)
09-10-2024 9:02 PM

The Pioneer, Mahar and Franklin Tech boys cross country teams traveled to South Deerfield to compete in a meet against host Frontier on Tuesday, with the host Redhawks earning a 15-50 win over the Senators and a 15-50 win over Franklin Tech. Pioneer...

Opinion


Steven William Lindsey: Walking the grounds of the old church
09-10-2024 5:38 PM

I drove down to see the old abolition church, also known as the Zion Korean Church on Main Street last Sunday. The white church is expected to be dismantled by the YMCA next door to make room for the their child care center. The demolition contract...

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Athol Police Logs Aug. 14 to Aug. 22, 2024
09-03-2024 12:00 PM

Athol Police LogsAugust 14 - 22Wednesday, Aug. 143:33 p.m. - Caller from Gibson Drive reporting threats from their neighbor’s daughter. Ongoing issues with neighbor from earlier in the day shift. Female party was advised of her options. Male party was...

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Behold the winning peach pie: Justin Malone of South Deerfield won first place at Apex Orchards’ annual Peach Fest
09-10-2024 12:57 PM

I recently participated in Apex Orchards’ annual Peach Fest. Owner Tim Smith couldn’t quite remember whether it was the third or fourth such occasion. I couldn’t remember either, although I go every time it happens and always enjoy visiting the...

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Obit photo for Calvin J. Fellows Calvin J. Fellows

WARWICK, MA - Calvin J. Fellows, 91, died at home on Monday September 2, 2024 after a 3 year battle with renal failure. Born in Warwick on January 21, 1933, he was the 13th of 14 children born to the late Archie J. Fellows Sr. and Vida... remainder of obit for Calvin J. Fellows

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Nancy L. (Porter) Vorce ORANGE, MA - Nancy L. (Porter) Vorce, 93, formerly of Columbia Avenue, died on Saturday evening, September 7, 2024 at Alliance Health at Baldwinville. Born in Orange on March 29, 1931, she was the daughter of the... remainder of obit for Nancy L. Vorce

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New Castle, PA - Lawrence G. Forand, 65 years of age, of New Castle, PA passed away the morning of August 25, 2024 after a short illness. Larry was born in Athol, MA to Laurence G. and Jane (Calcari) Forand. Larry was married to Nancy ... remainder of obit for Lawrence G. Forand

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Sandra L. (Berry) Savage ERVING, MA - Sandra Louise (Berry) Savage passed away peacefully the evening of August 28, 2024 at home with her loved ones. She was born January 12, 1936 in Squabble Hollow, a village that was part of Lyndon, V... remainder of obit for Sandra L. Savage

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