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‘We’ve lost a good one’: Donald R. Dwight remembered as passionate advocate for local journalism
Athol bridge closed several hours for repairs Tuesday evening
Override for library, schools passes at Winchendon Town Election
Transhealth, others condemn federal report urging therapy as brazen, unscientific attack on trans youth
Area students inducted to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at MWCC
North Quabbin Notes, May 6
Budget, capital purchases on Phillipston Town Meeting warrant
Trump forcing Mass. to reassess emissions mandates
Healey walks fine line on working with Trump
Bishop Byrne: Period of prayer as conclave to find ‘joyful shepherd’ to replace Pope Francis beings
As the cardinals in Vatican City prepare to begin a conclave to select a new pope on Wednesday, Bishop William Byrne of the Diocese of Springfield said that local Catholics are in a period of prayer as they eagerly await the election of “a joyful shepherd who will lead the 1.4 billion Catholics in the world.”
A ‘monumental’ journey: Nearly 200 people become American citizens at naturalization ceremony at UMass Amherst
AMHERST — Ten years ago, Angelo Mercado began the lengthy and difficult process of becoming an American citizen. On Tuesday inside the Bowker Auditorium at Stockbridge Hall at the University of Massachusetts, that arduous journey finally came to an end.
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 leaderSports
HS Softball: Late rally powers Hampshire past Turners Falls in battle of WMass heavyweights
TURNERS FALLS — A pair of Western Mass. softball powers met at Gary Mullins Field Wednesday night.
HS Roundup: Turners’ Julian Kaiser tosses gem in 2-0 win over Athol
Bulletin Board: Greenfield’s Owen Phelps closes out baseball career at Castleton University
HS Softball: Franklin Tech holds off Hopkins Academy 4-2 for vital FCL East victory
HS Notebook: Franklin Tech’s Hannah Gilbert throws three consecutive no-hittersOpinion
Guest columnist William Lambers: V-E Day inspires peace heroes
In the early hours of May 7, 1945, most people in the United States were probably asleep, but their prayers were being answered far away. For at 2:41 a.m., German forces surrendered at General Dwight Eisenhower’s headquarters at a schoolhouse in Reims, France. The horror of World War II in Europe was over.
My Turn: The Greenfield Public Library matters more than ever
Helen Gibson Uguccioni: Goldman for Montague Selectboard
Sherrill Hogen: Conflating anti-Israel activism with antisemitism
Tom Tolg: Columnist’s message sincere
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Police Logs
Athol Police Logs, April 16 – April 26, 2025
10:45 a.m. - Report of a party going through a company’s mail. Made contact with the male party who stated he was checking for his own mail. Male party was located in his Mercedes in the back of the building. Party left the property shortly after.
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Arts & Life
Sounds Local: Delmhorst’s new album features some unexpected additions
Kris Delmhorst never intended to create an album focused on themes like loss, death and grief, but it turns out these subjects heavily influence many of the songs on her new release, “Ghosts in the Garden.” The Shelburne Falls resident launched her 10th album on March 7 and will hold a record release show at the Iron Horse in Northampton on Friday, May 9, at 7 p.m. She is currently on tour to support the album.
Speaking of Nature: Motivated mother mink
Conway Historical Society to explore ‘forgotten Founding Father’ 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’Obituaries
Leslie J. Osborne
West Springfield, MA - Leslie J. Osborne, fondly known as "Lee" to her friends and family, passed away on April 27, 2025. Born in Gardner, MA, USA on July 14, 1942 She was a woman of faith, belonging to St. Johns Church in Athol. Le... remainder of obit for Leslie J. Osborne
Richard D. Ray Jr.
Richard D. Ray, Jr. New Salem, MA - Richard Daniel Ray, Jr., 61 of New Salem passed away on May 2nd, 2025 at U Mass following a massive stroke after years of declining health and most recently lung cancer, with his daughter spending his ... remainder of obit for Richard D. Ray Jr.
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
