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Electric vehicle proposal defeated by Athol committee
Winchendon man returns to court on child porn charges
Winchendon Schools chosen for cybersecurity pilot
Area schools drafting AI policies for classwork
UMass Chancellor Reyes outlines changes amid financial uncertainty under Trump administration
Athol reports lead pipe removal in town complete
Interim Franklin County Sheriff Lori M. Streeter announces election campaign
State Sen. Peter Durant recognized by New England Police Benevolent Association
Healey: Trump’s ‘very problematic’ policies are leading researchers to leave; students may stay away too
Orange residents provide input on long-range plan
ORANGE — Residents say they want to see investments in housing and infrastructure to bring more families and businesses to town.
Petersham Center School educator receives Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award
PETERSHAM – After 25 years teaching at Petersham Center School, Nichole Ruggles said that every day holds a chance for a surprise.
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
Amherst’s Ryan Leonard makes NHL debut for Washington Capitals in 4-3 win over Bruins in Boston
Amherst native and former Boston College hockey star Ryan Leonard helped the Washington Capitals defeat the lowly Boston Bruins, 4-3, during his NHL debut Tuesday night at the TD Garden.
HS Roundup: Franklin Tech baseball beats Turners, 8-7, in extras (PHOTOS)
UMass hockey: Carvel reflects on Minutemen’s successful 2024-25 season
UMass basketball coach Frank Martin reflects on disappointing season: ‘I obviously didn’t do a very good job doing my job’
HS Roundup: Ethan Mauthe’s three-run homer helps Pioneer baseball knock off Hopkins, 8-5, in openerOpinion
Pushback: The growing crowd next door
On April 8, the Greenfield City Council’s Economic Development Committee and Planning Board will hold a hearing on zoning petitions filed by citizens to improve our regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Mike Naughton: Gerrymandering not the answer
Nelson Shifflett: Lead and we will follow
My Turn: The latest ‘white backlash’
My Turn: GCC and the rare Jurassic armored mud balls
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
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Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Stinky signs of spring: Skunk cabbage is eye candy after months of winter landscape
March Madness is a term that has been assigned to the sport of college basketball. The idea is that a huge tournament creates a frenzied “madness” of athletic exuberance as different teams from across the country compete in a clash of collegiate contenders to see who will be crowned as champion. There are brackets, debates and wagers involved and everyone seems to have a good time.
For the love of peanut butter: April 2 is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Women’s history told through clothing: Shelburne Falls Area Women’s Club to host ‘Real Clothes, Real Lives: 200 Years of What Women Wore’ author, April 9
Valley Bounty: And on that farm she had a bit of everything: Little Brook Farm in Sunderland is a labor of love for farmer Kristen Whittle
Record-breaking athlete turned renowned artist: Peter Ruhf, whose work is on display at Greenfield’s TEOLOS gallery, was once a boomerang championObituaries
Paul L. Gamache Sr.
ATHOL, MA - Paul L. Gamache, Sr., 70, of Athol, MA passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Paul was born in Greenfield on July 13, 1955 to the late Priscilla (Ware) and Roland Gamache. Paul ... remainder of obit for Paul L. Gamache Sr.
Dorothy Myers
Dorothy "Dot" Myers The Villages, FL - Dorothy Joan (Bradshaw) Myers, affectionately known as Dot, 74, of The Villages, FL, passed away peacefully at the Trinity Springs memory care facility on March 24, 2025 after a multi-year battle wi... remainder of obit for Dorothy Myers
Barbara R. Johnson
Barbara R. (Britt) Johnson ORANGE, MA - Barbara R. "Barbie" (Britt) Johnson, 85, formerly of West River Street, died on Friday afternoon, March 21, 2025 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol. Born in Athol on April 12, 1939, the daughte... remainder of obit for Barbara R. Johnson
Janice T. Saal M.D. Ph.D.
Janice T. (Coflesky) Saal, M.D., Ph.D Watertown, MA - Janice T. Saal, M.D.,Ph.D., passed away quietly on the morning of February 2, 2025, with family and friends by her side, after a period of declining health. Born on July 29, 1960, in... remainder of obit for Janice T. Saal M.D. Ph.D.
