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The Glory Riders from Crimson Acres in Orange, from left, Levi Toto riding Kodiak, Abby Istnick riding Tulsa, Madelyn Robertson riding Jake, Mady Hurlburt riding Rohan, Maura Gannon riding Bambi, Alexia Matuszko riding Twilight, Jillian Bastine riding Addie, Jaimelee Matuszko riding Spittin, Addie Chinian riding Harper, Lizzy Hardy riding Indy, and Arial Anderson riding Rose. Standing on the horses is coach Philip Whitmore.

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Crimson Acres’ Glory Riders shine at Equine Affaire in Springfield

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterNovember 24, 2019

Whitney Burdge of Stantec presented the Downtown Vitality Committee with recommendations that are based on the Downtown Parking Management Plan project. Seated left to right: Mary Holtorf, Diane DiPietro, Paula Robinson, David Small, Burdge, Ann Willhite, Althea Bramhall and Town Planner Eric Smith.

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Draft strategies presented for Downtown Parking Management project

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterNovember 24, 2019

North Quabbin Friends, a program affiliated with United Arc/Greater Athol Area Advocates for Families with Special Needs, meet the Athol Police Department and K-9 Gronk.

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United Arc helping clients ‘experience the full spectrum of life’

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterNovember 21, 2019

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Post-fire cleaning underway at Athol church

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterNovember 21, 2019

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South Athol United Methodist Church flies rainbow flag of inclusion

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterNovember 20, 2019

In order to help Athol seniors make their stairs and walkways safer this winter, the Athol Lions Club will be delivering buckets of sand on Saturdays to residents age 65 and older who apply. Pictured are some of the sand buckets to be used for the project. Donations of 3- to 5-gallon buckets are being accepted at the Athol Town Hall and the Transfer and Recycling Center in Athol.

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Free sand for seniors available from Lions Club

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterNovember 18, 2019

William Graziano, president of the Athol Veterans Council and commander of Edward H. Phillips Post 102, welcomed attendees at the annual Veterans Breakfast at Quabbin Valley Healthcare on Wednesday.

Quilts of Valor presented to 11 local veterans

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterNovember 15, 2019

About 20 people attended the Silver Lake Park Master Plan open house at the Athol Public Library on Tuesday. Standing, from left, Debbie Allain-Thomas, Shelley Small, Ramon Gonzales, Town Planner Eric Smith, and Ricky Misner.

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Revitalization of Silver Lake Park gaining interest

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterNovember 14, 2019

The Athol-Orange Baptist Church Shoe Box Ministry collected 603 boxes filled with gifts and practical items to be sent to needy children in 100 countries. Standing, ministry member Lisa Billiel, left, and Project Coordinator Angela Mason.

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603 gift boxes collected by Athol-Orange Baptist Church for children around the world

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterNovember 12, 2019

A flag raising ceremony at Phillips Park at the Uptown Common brought onlookers from the street and a nearby roof. Pam McGrath and Elizabeth Maillioux placed a wreath at the Memorial marker, Quartermaster of the VFW Ron Ferguson raised the flag, and Bill Kessler played "Taps" on his trumpet. The American Legion Honor Guard from Post 102 in Athol stand at attention behind the tree.

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Veterans past and present honored on Veterans Day

by Kathy Chaisson Staff WriterNovember 11, 2019