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State pilot program puts restaurant takeout meals on food aid menus around region
Leader of Food Bank of Western Massachusetts worried about SNAP reductions
Athol awards contract for Lord Pond project
Athol water, sewer rate increases approved
Sportsman’s Corner: Mahar Fish’N Game Supper a success
Trump will order a plan to shut down the US Education Department
Health care cost surge adds to Mass. affordability woes
Athol Police Logs, March 1 – March 17, 2025
North Quabbin Notes, March 18
Orange Selectboard prioritizes library roof, housing as uses for CDBG money
ORANGE — If awarded the money, the town is looking to allocate $326,500 in Community Development Block Grant funding toward a new Wheeler Memorial Library roof.
PHOTO: Athol Royalston recognizes Students of the Month
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The ills of a billion-dollar enterprise: The slow-death of the cannabis industry, and what might be done to reverse the trend
NCAA Div. 3 Women’s Basketball: Smith College falls to NYU in title game, 77-49
Athol water, sewer rate increases approved
McGovern town hall relays concern for federal institutions, calls to strengthen Democratic Party
West-East Rail funding uncertain under Trump administration
Athol Police Logs, March 1 – March 17, 2025
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Athol, Royalston receive Rural Development grants
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Sports
NCAA Div. 3 Women’s Basketball: Smith College falls to NYU in title game, 77-49
Not even three minutes into the NCAA Division 3 women’s basketball national championship game, it was clear Smith College had its hands full with undefeated NYU — the reigning Div. 3 champions which held a 61-game winning streak entering Saturday. The Pioneers were well aware of just how dominant the Violets are considering they lost to them in last year’s title game, but after NYU ripped off the game’s first nine points, the journey to the top of the mountain became even steeper.
Smith College reaches Div. III National Championship Game for second straight year following 49-47 victory over Wisconsin-Oshkosh
UMass women’s basketball: Minutewomen cruise past Stonehill, 86-40, in opening round of WNIT 
A winning culture: Former coach Perry Messer reflects on Pioneer’s unbeaten season
On the Ridge with Joe Judd: How to live with bears
Opinion
My Turn: Brightening the world
My Turn: Us vs. billionaires is a unifying call
David Gilbert Keith: Turned into non-playable characters?
Jessica Duplin: Grateful to live in Massachusetts with elected officials who care about people
Joe R. Parzych: Fewer terms, fresh ideas needed in Congress
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Police Logs
Athol Police Logs: Feb. 6 – Feb. 27, 2025
12:13 p.m. - Spoke with a female party who was shoveling snow into the roadway. She was advised to stop. She stated she “wasn’t worried about it” and “didn’t care.”
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Arts & Life
Fight like a girl: Professional boxer launches women-only, all-level classes in Greenfield
Local author, naturalist and former boxer Vanessa Chakour is leading a women’s boxing class at Franklin County’s YMCA.
‘My camera goes with me everywhere’: Regional artists featured in Deerfield Valley Art Association’s annual photography exhibit
Macbeth, up close and personal: Second annual Montague Shakespeare Festival puts a new spin on the ‘psychological dark power drama’
Two NYC comedians walk into a bar: Four Phantoms to host comedy bingo night, March 29
Savant in our sights: TEOLOS gallery in Greenfield to exhibit six decades of work by multi-faceted artist Peter RuhfObituaries
John J. Jasins Jr.
Athol, MA - John J. Jasins Jr. of Athol Massachusetts passed away in early March 2025. Born February 19, 1937, John excelled as an athlete, with a focus on baseball. He went on to play baseball at Notre Dame and then at Boston Universit... remainder of obit for John J. Jasins Jr.
Patricia Ann Whelpley
Athol, MA - Patricia Ann Whelpley, affectionately known as Nan, was a beacon of warmth and care who gracefully touched the lives of many. Born on January 24, 1947, in Athol, MA, Patricia embodied compassion, generosity, and thoughtfulne... remainder of obit for Patricia Ann Whelpley
Arthur J. Loveley III
New York, NY - Arthur Joseph Loveley, 96, of New York City died March 14th, 2025. Arthur "17" Loveley, son of Arthur Jr. and Helen, passed away in Mary Manning Home after a long, interesting life. A native son of Orange, MA, Arthur was... remainder of obit for Arthur J. Loveley III
James Philip Clucus
Stamford, CT - James Philip Clucus, known to most as Jim and to his family and friends as "G," passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT. Born on January 2, 1951, in Athol, MA, Jim was the cherished s... remainder of obit for James Philip Clucus
