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Will early start on Beacon Hill bode well for aid in dying bill?
Sportsman’s Corner: Changes in the spring
Local proponents of medical aid in dying hopeful long-discussed legislation may finally pass
Winchendon Town Election includes overrides
Progressives in Massachusetts demand legislative response to Trump
MWCC awarded grant to expand Child Watch program
Winchendon Schools chosen for cybersecurity pilot
Raymond chairs final meeting of Athol Selectboard
ATHOL – After serving 15 years – five terms – Stephen Raymond officially resigned at the conclusion of the Selectboard meeting this past Tuesday night.
Royalston master plan group holds resident forum
ROYALSTON – Some three dozen Royalston residents showed up at Town Hall Saturday morning to air their opinions and concerns about the future of the community.
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Raymond chairs final meeting of Athol Selectboard
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Athol, Royalston receive Rural Development grants
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Sports
HS Roundup: Greenfield’s MacKenzie Paulin throws no-hitter to lift Green Wave past Hopkins, 6-1
Greenfield’s MacKenzie Paulin was dealing against the Hopkins Academy softball team on Thursday.
High school baseball preview 2025: Pioneer, Greenfield, Frontier all eyeing Suburban League West title
HS Roundup: Frontier baseball earns third win of the season following 5-0 shutout over Hopkins (PHOTOS) 
Amherst’s Ryan Leonard makes NHL debut for Washington Capitals in 4-3 win over Bruins in Boston
HS Roundup: Franklin Tech baseball beats Turners, 8-7, in extras (PHOTOS)Opinion
My Turn: Energizing a school — and a community
Guest columnist Liz Brown: Abortion care is health care
Paul Gallo: National infrastructure upgrade program would ‘make America great’
Sam Michel: Promises made, promises kept
John Babits: History can’t be erased
Your Daily Puzzles
An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Police Logs
Athol Police Logs, March 1 – March 17, 2025
12:40 a.m. - Party over 911 stating he believes his wife has an infection in her mouth and is in a lot of pain. When reporting party was advised dispatch would be sending an ambulance, he declined.
Athol Police Logs: Feb. 6 – Feb. 27, 2025
Athol Police Logs Jan. 16 to Feb. 2, 2025
Orange Police Logs: Dec. 31, 2024 to Jan. 10, 2025
Orange Police Logs, Nov. 14 - 18, 2024
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Arts & Life
Sounds Local: A legend pays tribute to an icon: Seven-time Grammy-nominated Joan Osborne brings Bob Dylan repertoire to Shea Theater
Joan Osborne was in her 20s when she took a deep dive into the music of Bob Dylan – and once she immersed herself into the legendary artist’s amazing musical well, Dylan’s vast catalog became an important part of her own musical journey.
Speaking of Nature: Stinky signs of spring: Skunk cabbage is eye candy after months of winter landscape
For the love of peanut butter: April 2 is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Women’s history told through clothing: Shelburne Falls Area Women’s Club to host ‘Real Clothes, Real Lives: 200 Years of What Women Wore’ author, April 9
Valley Bounty: And on that farm she had a bit of everything: Little Brook Farm in Sunderland is a labor of love for farmer Kristen WhittleObituaries
Marilyn Joy Nash
Athol, MA - Marilyn Joy Nash, 84, of Athol (and formerly Templeton), Massachusetts, died of natural causes on March 27. Born Marilyn Anderson in Boston, she married William Nash of Hanover in 1961. Marilyn worked as an L.P.N. prior... remainder of obit for Marilyn Joy Nash
Alex Paul Blake Sr.
Alex Paul Blake, Sr. Athol, MA - On March 28th, 2025, we lost an incredible soul, a father, husband, Bumpa, and friend to so many. Alex Paul Blake Sr., at the age of 62. Born on November 18, 1962, in Gardner, MA, Alex filled the world wi... remainder of obit for Alex Paul Blake Sr.
Marilyn Hunter Bailey
Newton, KS - Marilyn Ann Hunter Bailey passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025 in the presence of family. Marilyn was born on December 9, 1932 in Athol, Mass to Merle William and Muriel Jillson Hunter and lived in the Athol area for 30... remainder of obit for Marilyn Hunter Bailey
Paul L. Gamache Sr.
ATHOL, MA - Paul L. Gamache, Sr., 70, of Athol, MA passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Paul was born in Greenfield on July 13, 1955 to the late Priscilla (Ware) and Roland Gamache. Paul ... remainder of obit for Paul L. Gamache Sr.
