Athol Library to host book blogger Leelynn Brady for discussion on diversity in books

02-18-2025 12:29 PM

Do you struggle to find books that truly reflect different cultures, identities, and experiences?


David Small to take on new role with Mount Grace

02-18-2025 4:00 PM

ATHOL – Dave Small, best known as president of the Athol Bird & Nature Club, has been chosen as the new director of conservation for the Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust.


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Opinion


Pushback: A BAD mandate and the smell of sausage
02-18-2025 1:18 PM

Franklin County towns are scrambling to write updated accessory dwelling unit (ADU) zoning bylaws. Actually, Gov. Maura Healey’s administration has written our bylaws for us, based on stifling state mandates.

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Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.

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Athol Police Logs Jan. 16 to Feb. 2, 2025
02-07-2025 1:36 PM

2:31 p.m. - Party calling about witnessing a vehicle all over the road on Templeton Road, almost hitting another vehicle head-on after crossing lanes. Officer spoke with operator and passenger. No sign of impairment. Operator stated he dropped a cigarette and was picking it up off the vehicle floor.

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Speaking of Nature: A decade of waiting: Remembering my last visit from the Northern shrike
02-18-2025 12:06 PM

The kitchen windows face due east. The narrow writing desk is as wide as the double windows and looks out at my deck. Ten feet away is the deck railing and a collection of different feeders. The Birch Perch is there and another five feet away there is a giant lilac bush that fills the yard with perfume in May. But this is wintertime and the only thing the yard is full of now is the hustle and bustle of hungry birds as they bicker with one another over food.

Obituaries

Obit photo for Anne M. Baltren Anne M. Baltren

Stamford, CT - Anne M. Baltren, 81, of Stamford, CT, passed away earlier this week, leaving behind a legacy of love, learning, and adventure. A dedicated educator, Anne spent her entire career teaching elementary school and middle s... remainder of obit for Anne M. Baltren

Obit photo for Valmore E. Willhite Valmore E. Willhite

Valmore E. "Val" Willhite ROYALSTON, MA - Valmore E. "Val" Willhite, 76, of Elm Avenue, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Boston on November 27... remainder of obit for Valmore E. Willhite

Obit photo for Edna R. Richardson Edna R. Richardson

Edna R. (Knowlton) Richardson ORANGE, MA - Edna R. (Knowlton) Richardson, 101, of Ward Road, died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, February 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Petersham on May 4, 1923, she was the d... remainder of obit for Edna R. Richardson

Obit photo for Dane Royal Parker Dane Royal Parker

Kittery Point, ME - Dane Royal Parker - Born November 16, 1957, in Athol, Massachusetts to Marilyn (Kingsbury) and Dane Parker, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on February 1, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with Cancer. ... remainder of obit for Dane Royal Parker

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