Mass DPU confronts utilities on gas pipe replacement
Sportsman’s Corner: Great opening morning
Senate Democrats take turns slamming President Trump
Leaders at Five Colleges push back on cuts, threats
Status restored for 13 UMass international students
Athol Royalston Middle School Honor Roll, term three
Athol students celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting
ATHOL – For the third consecutive year, students from Athol Community Elementary School joined Town Manager Shaun Suhoski, Public Works Superintendent Dick Kilhart, Assistant Superintendent Paul Raskevitz, and workers from the DPW to plant a tree on a patch of green in the school’s parking lot.
Athol awaits word on cannabis lawsuits
ATHOL – The town is holding off on using nearly $1 million collected from cannabis businesses, due to several ongoing lawsuits across the state.
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Andy Sujdak resigns from Athol Selectboard
Athol man to be sentenced on child assault charges
Collection for Athol food pantry this Saturday
Eagle Reserve Conservation Area in Royalston home to many species
Athol Police Logs, April 16 – April 26, 2025
Athol board reviews budget, warrant articles
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New Athol sign designs unveiled
U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern announces death of daughter, Molly McGovern, who battled cancer
Sportsman’s Corner: Black fly time
Catholic Charities loses funding for refugee programs, shifting focus under new leader
Sports
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Amherst’s Jack Arena put together a coaching career for the ages
Good morning!The college hockey community was stunned this week to hear that Jack Arena had stepped down as the Amherst College hockey coach after 41 years and 539 wins.
HS Roundup: Olivia Machon drives in winning run in extras to propel Frontier softball past Greenfield, 6-5
Bulletin Board: FCL Softball registrations underway
UMass football notebook: Jakobie Keeney-James signs with Detroit Lions as undrafted free agent 
U.S. Open Local Qualifier takes place at Crumpin-Fox Club Thursday (PHOTOS)Opinion
Kathy Sylvester: Tim Hilchey known for dependable leadership
I am writing to express my full support for the re-election of Tim Hilchey to the DeerfieldSelectboard. As a former chair of the Community Preservation Committee and the Conservation Commission and a member of the Selectboard for the last three years, Tim has shown steady leadership, a deep commitment to our community and a genuine willingness to listen and act on the concerns of residents.
Susan Wright: Dan Campbell is best candidate for Northfield Selectboard
Virginia and Howard Hastings: Vote Brassor for Northfield Selectboard
Steve and Joan Stoia: Support Barbara Brassor for Select Board
Barry Pfannebecker: Hilchey works for all of Deerfield
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
Orange Police Logs: Dec. 31, 2024 to Jan. 10, 2025
Orange Police Logs, Nov. 14 - 18, 2024
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Arts & Life
Conway Historical Society to explore ‘forgotten Founding Father’ Joseph Hawley
Names like John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin all evoke the image of the United States’ Founding Fathers, but have you ever heard of Major Joseph Hawley?
Fun Fest to showcase day of music in Turners Falls on May 10
Northfield’s Trinitarian Congregational Church marks 200th year, looks to continue its ‘living legacy’
Speaking of Nature: Climbing out on a limb: The Hartford fern is not your typical fern
Lesbian bar opens in Greenfield: Last Ditch is the new space for the Valley’s queer communityObituaries
John F. Nelson
PETERSHAM, MA - Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and nephew, John Francis Nelson died at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia, on February 22, 2025, after several months of declining health. Born on A... remainder of obit for John F. Nelson
Glennes M. Blanchard
Winooski, VT - Glennes M. Blanchard, age 103, left us on March 31, 2025. She was born in Athol, MA, the third of six children to Catherine (Mallet) and Adolph Blanchard. She was fiercely independent, strong-willed and an inspiration to... remainder of obit for Glennes M. Blanchard
Mary E. Mack
Gardner, MA - Mary Ellen Mack, born on January 21, 1930, in Gardner, MA, was a lifelong resident of her beloved hometown of Gardner. She dedicated her life to the service of others, working as a clerical worker for Health and Human Ser... remainder of obit for Mary E. Mack
Blanche L. Sheffield
Athol, MA - Blanche L. Sheffield, born on October 20, 1934, in Athol, Massachusetts, and graduated Athol High School in 1953. She was a beacon of warmth and love, infusing every room with her infectious joy and hearty laughter. We sadly... remainder of obit for Blanche L. Sheffield
