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‘Lorna’s Law’ gets an airing: Mother whose daughter died in Holyoke marijuana facility backs bill for better worker safety
Jobless benefits ride on rosy jobs picture
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Bill would allow Chapter 61A exception for renewable energy at farms
New Athol sign designs unveiled
ATHOL – Efforts to develop new signage directing Athol residents and visitors to local points of interest, recreational opportunities and municipal facilities may soon be coming to a close.
Sportsman’s Corner: Black fly time
By Mike Roche
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New Athol sign designs unveiled
Baseball: Frontier’s Joey Hutkoski gives up just one hit as Redhawks knock off Greenfield, 6-0 (PHOTOS)
Gough seeks full term on Phillipston Selectboard
U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern announces death of daughter, Molly McGovern, who battled cancer
LifePath halts Healthy Living Program amid anticipated federal cuts
Royalston workshop to explain process of solar energy
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Athol School Committee reviews budget proposal
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Sports
HS Roundup: Frontier boys volleyball holds off Belchertown rally for five-set win (PHOTOS)
SOUTH DEERFIELD — The Frontier boys volleyball team watched its 2-0 lead evaporate in a heartbeat. The Redhawks led the third set 23-21 but Belchertown scored the next four points to steal the set and extend the match. In the fourth set, the Orioles squeaked out another 25-23 victory to force a fifth and final frame.
Baseball: Frontier’s Joey Hutkoski gives up just one hit as Redhawks knock off Greenfield, 6-0 (PHOTOS)
UMass basketball: Minutemen land UMBC guard Marcus Banks Jr.
‘We knew he was going to be special’: Deerfield Academy alum Elic Ayomanor set to hear his name called during 2025 NFL Draft
HS Roundup: Brayleigh Burgh powers Franklin Tech softball past Mahar, 18-0 (PHOTOS)Opinion
My Turn: Blueberries and tariffs
My favorite breakfast is granola, yogurt and blueberries. I do love my blueberries, and the grocery stores have them almost all the time. It’s fun to read the labels and see where they come from.
My Turn: Vote ‘no’ to lower voting age to 16 in Deerfield
Reenie Grybko Clancy: Confused
John Walter: Why some forests should never be logged
Letter: Support Tim Hilchey for Selectboard
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Athol Police Logs, March 1 – March 17, 2025
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Arts & Life
Sounds Local: ‘We are all aboard a train of hope’: Oen Kennedy and Fiery Hope Chorus join forces for an inspiring performance this weekend
In 1988, at the age of 23, Eveline MacDougall founded the Fiery Hope Chorus (formerly Amandla Chorus), and she continues to serve as a director of the 35-member group.
Speaking of Nature: Fascinated by ferns: Ferns figured out how to say goodbye to the aquatic environment hundreds of millions of years ago
Fascinated by the seemingly infinite uses of eggs: Creamed eggs are an easy and delicious post-Easter nursery food
From corsets to Spanx: Historic Deerfield opens the season with ‘Body by Design: Fashionable Silhouettes from the Ideal to the Real,’ May 3
Bach and better than ever: UMass Amherst biennial Bach Fest returns April 25-27 with a multitude of concerts and symposiaObituaries
Judith J. Caouette
Athol, MA - Judith (Landry) Caouette 82, loving wife and mother, passed away at home in the arms of her family on April 22, 2025 after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Judith was born in Fitchburg, MA on July 13, 1942 the daug... remainder of obit for Judith J. Caouette
Janice Jansen
Olivia, MN - Janice Jansen January 28, 1948 April 15, 2025 Janice Jansen, age 77, of Olivia, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025. Janice was born on January 28, 1948, in Winchendon, Massachusetts, to the late ... remainder of obit for Janice Jansen
Dale A. Berry
Greenfield, MA - Dale A. Berry, 82 passed on February 27th 2025 of an illness at Baystate Franklin hospital. Born in Lyndonville, Vermont on September 25th 1942 to Maynard and Arlene (Jesseman) Berry. He was one of 11 brothers and siste... remainder of obit for Dale A. Berry
Barbara A. Bacigalupo-Sawicki
ERVING, MA - Barbara A. Bacigalupo-Sawicki, 57, of North Street, died early Thursday morning, April 10, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Montague on May 13, 1967, she was the daughter of Daniel E. and Minnie E... remainder of obit for Barbara A. Bacigalupo-Sawicki
