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This file photo shows the scene from a paddler’s viewpoint on the approach to the Main Street Bridge in Athol on race day.

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Canoe count at 84 and climbing

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterApril 9, 2019

River Rats come in all shapes, forms and species. As Winnie-the-Pooh has been quoted to say, “Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.” But Race Day is a different story altogether.

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Rat count rising; boats entered up to 77

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterApril 7, 2019

The Board of Planning and Community Development held two public hearings Wednesday night and applauded Calvin Taylor at his last meeting as a longtime board member.
Board members (L-R); Richard Hayden, Aimee Hanson, Calvin Taylor, Chairman David Small, Kathy Norton, Duane Truehart and Town Planner Eric Smith.

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Conant Road solar array hearing extended to May 1

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterApril 5, 2019

River Rat Race Director Dave Flint is gathering items needed for the River Rat Race, to be held Saturday, April 13. The items laid out include the finish line banner, Flint’s personal waders donned at the start of the race in case he needs to help any capsized paddlers; the jug on the rope is a flotation device he brings for the same purpose, and the bullhorn is sometimes used by the judges stationed at the end of the race.

More than 100 volunteers help smooth the waters for annual River Rat Race

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterMarch 31, 2019

Shaun Suhoski discusses his role as Athol Town Manager during the "Understanding Your Town Government" presentation Wednesday night at the Athol Public Library.

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Residents enlightened on workings of town government

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterMarch 31, 2019

Thomas A. Pozerski of Merrill Engineering and Land Surveyors presented a map to the Conservation Commission Tuesday night showing the location of ten new septic systems to be installed at 739 Daniel Shays Highway.

Continuance granted for hearing on Secret Lake site development

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterMarch 27, 2019

Sign greeting moviegoers at Athol Cinemas 8 describes technology available to assist those with hearing or other disabilities.

Athol Cinemas 8 offering sensory movies

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterMarch 26, 2019

Flint: River Rat Race registrations are ‘on track’

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterMarch 21, 2019

Taco Bell at North Quabbin Commons is slated to open soon once electrical work is completed.

Yo quiero Taco Bell! Restaurant opening soon in Athol

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterMarch 21, 2019

Keith Bisogno, Executive Consultant for CERES Labs, shakes hands with Athol Town Manager Shaun Suhoski following the Athol Selectmen’s meeting Tuesday night.

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Athol cannabis analytical testing facility expected to bring in five to 10 chemist positions

by Kathy Chaisson March 20, 2019