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Franklin County police report uptick in gun license applications
Sportsman’s Corner: The trout are out
Athol gets update on green energy
North Quabbin Notes, March 25
Athol Selectboard approves grant application for water, sewer repairs
Royalston residents invited to Saturday forum on town’s future
State Legislature plans to again extend remote meeting authority
Athol hiker marks 50 years walking Mount Washington
ATHOL – It was in 1965 that John Holston of Athol took a family first hike up Mount Monadnock.
Athol committee backs Fire Department request
ATHOL – At its meeting Tuesday night, the Capital Program Committee endorsed a proposal which would provide funding to purchase a new tanker truck for the Fire Department.
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Mendon Curlers takes top spot in Petersham tournament
Federal workers, supporters demonstrate to save US Fish and Wildlife’s Northeast headquarters
Legislators: State’s school funding formula has ‘left us out’
NCAA Div. 1 Men’s Ice Hockey: UMass to face Minnesota in regional match-up on Thursday
Pushback: The dirty details about clean energy siting in Massachusetts
Sportsman’s Corner: The trout are out
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Athol, Royalston receive Rural Development grants
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McGovern calls on voters to resist federal cuts to food services
Sports
NCAA Div. 1 Men’s Ice Hockey: UMass stuns Minnesota 5-4 in OT, advances to regional final
Aydar Suniev scored in overtime to send the UMass hockey team past Minnesota, 5-4, during the Fargo Regional semifinal of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday in Fargo, North Dakota.
Greenfield boys tennis team returns to the court for the first time since 2021
NCAA Div. 1 Men’s Ice Hockey: UMass stuns Minnesota 5-4 in OT, advances to regional final 
HS Roundup: Greenfield boys tennis falls to SICS, 3-2, (PHOTOS)
UMass football notebook: New offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian speaks with media for first time, Minutemen players participate in pro dayOpinion
My Turn: Slashing of farming, food support senseless
The following speech was delivered by Ryan Voiland at a farmers’ rally opposing cuts to USDA and other federal programs that are negatively impacting farms and agriculture in the region and around the country. The rally took place on Sunday, March 23 in front of Hadley Town Hall.
My Turn: Cleared for an Ichetucknee River paddle
Rosemary Seifert-Graf: We must protect IMLS
Karen Hathaway: NIMBY and the dog shelter blues
Beth Girshman: Well-funded library services part of what makes America great
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
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
The Shelburne Falls Area Women’s Club is celebrating its 100th birthday this spring, and will kick off its centennial speaker series with a talk on the history of women’s clothing with Northampton author Kiki Smith on April 9 at the Shelburne-Buckland Community Center.
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 Whittle
Record-breaking athlete turned renowned artist: Peter Ruhf, whose work is on display at Greenfield’s TEOLOS gallery, was once a boomerang champion
‘A woman who should be remembered’: New play about the life of Frances Perkins, the brains behind FDR’s New Deal, April 5 and 11
Earth Matters: Do plants know math? Three Valley plants share a surprising secretObituaries
Janice T. Saal M.D. Ph.D.
Janice T. (Coflesky) Saal, M.D., Ph.D Watertown, MA - Janice T. Saal, M.D.,Ph.D., passed away quietly on the morning of February 2, 2025, with family and friends by her side, after a period of declining health. Born on July 29, 1960, in... remainder of obit for Janice T. Saal M.D. Ph.D.
John J. Jasins Jr.
Athol, MA - John J. Jasins Jr. of Athol Massachusetts passed away in early March 2025. Born February 19, 1937, John excelled as an athlete, with a focus on baseball. He went on to play baseball at Notre Dame and then at Boston Universit... remainder of obit for John J. Jasins Jr.
Patricia Ann Whelpley
Athol, MA - Patricia Ann Whelpley, affectionately known as Nan, was a beacon of warmth and care who gracefully touched the lives of many. Born on January 24, 1947, in Athol, MA, Patricia embodied compassion, generosity, and thoughtfulne... remainder of obit for Patricia Ann Whelpley
Arthur J. Loveley III
New York, NY - Arthur Joseph Loveley, 96, of New York City died March 14th, 2025. Arthur "17" Loveley, son of Arthur Jr. and Helen, passed away in Mary Manning Home after a long, interesting life. A native son of Orange, MA, Arthur was... remainder of obit for Arthur J. Loveley III
