Local groups sound alarm over VA, NOAA cuts
Healey preps energy affordability bill amid spike in costs
Shelter funding, reform bill sent to governor
Petersham Finance Committee reviews debt exclusion
Report: Long ER wait times worsening in state
Celtic harp concerts to be held at Athol, Petersham libraries
Closure looms this summer for Fish & Wildlife Services HQ in Hadley; 36 probationary workers already fired
HADLEY — The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Department Service’s Northeast regional headquarters in Hadley is proposed to close on Aug. 31 as part of the federal General Services Administration initiative to end leases for 164 federal office spaces nationwide, according to a list leaked by a government whistleblower.
Mount Wachusett Community College receives grant for students’ basic needs
GARDNER – Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) has been awarded a $874,420 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program.
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New executives announced at L.S. Starrett in Athol
Friends of Quabbin seeks 60K for Keystone Bridge repairs
Marc Maxwell joins race for Athol Selectboard in Town Election
Division of Fisheries and Wildlife to cease stocking rainbow trout in Upper Deerfield River
Glendale Avenue home in Athol demolished following fire
Regional partnership providing free dental care fosters healthy habits young
Editors Picks
Chris Deveneau eyes Roylalston Selectboard seat
Trump spending freeze worries region’s farmers
DPU orders 5% reduction to ‘unsustainable’ gas bills
North Quabbin Notes, Feb. 25
Sports
Div. 5 boys basketball: Top-seeded Pioneer cruises into Elite 8 via 75-43 win over Old Colony (PHOTOS)
NORTHFIELD — The time may come when Pioneer finds itself in a life-or-death struggle on its path through the Division 5 state basketball tournament, but the first two rounds haven't yet presented any such obstacles for the unbeaten and top-seeded Panthers.
Div. 4 Boys Basketball: Greenfield falls to O’Bryant, 70-67, in double OT Round of 16 thriller 
Div. 5 boys basketball: Mahar eliminated by defending state champ New Mission in Round of 16
Deerfield Academy boys hockey, NMH girls basketball earn No. 1 seeds in NEPSAC tournaments
Bulletin Board: FCHA 13-14U Bantam wins state championship
Opinion
My Turn: Reaching outside of our righteous bubble
Ferd Wulkan: Federal firing facts
My Turn: We must stand with Greatest Generation
My Turn: Can’t let health care for poor be sacrificed for the rich
Bob Armstrong: Mass Save is saving us money
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 Jan. 16 to Feb. 2, 2025
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.
Orange Police Logs: Dec. 31, 2024 to Jan. 10, 2025
Orange Police Logs, Nov. 14 - 18, 2024
Orange Police Logs, November 1 - 8, 2024
Athol Police Logs, Oct. 5-Oct. 24, 2024
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Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Opportunity taken: Omnivorous scavengers eat just about anything during the tough months of winter
Last week I regaled you with a story about a red-tailed hawk. This bird kept showing up in my yard and forlornly staring out across my back yard in the hopes of finding something to eat. At the time, the problem was one of precipitation, or, rather, the precise combination of temperature and precipitation. Snow, followed by rain, followed by prolonged temperatures below freezing had resulted in a landscape that was covered by a thick shell of ice.
Saturday Night Live, postmodernism and paprika: A recipe inspired by one of the 50-year-old show’s memorable sketches
Ten years of kids in harmony: Musica Franklin celebrates a milestone and looks to the future
‘It’s been life-changing for me’: Ashfield resident inspires others to hike the Camino de Santiago
Back Porch Festival returns next weekend: Tribute to Neil Young, ‘Bluegrass Spectacular’ and Lucinda Williams will headlineObituaries
Rene' A. Lake-Gagliardi
Rene' A. (Ferrara) Lake-Gagliardi ATHOL, MA - René Angela (Ferrara) Lake-Gagliardi passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family: daughter, Angelina (Lake) Sutherland; son, Anthony Lake; ... remainder of obit for Rene' A. Lake-Gagliardi
Marilyn P. McIntosh
Marilyn P. (Perry) McIntosh ATHOL, MA - Marilyn P. (Perry) McIntosh, 94, of Winter Street, died early Thursday morning, February 27, 2025 at Athol Hospital. Born in Greenfield on April 30, 1930, she was the daughter of Clarence and Blan... remainder of obit for Marilyn P. McIntosh
Fritz W. Ledford
ATHOL, MA - ATHOL- Fritz W. Ledford, 98, of Wellington Street, died late Monday evening, February 24, 2025 at Life Care of Leominster. Born in Ducktown, Tennessee on November 13, 1926, he was the son of the late Elmer I. and Edith M. (... remainder of obit for Fritz W. Ledford
Doris V. Stewart
Athol, MA - With heavy Hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Mother, Doris V. (Woodbury) Stewart on February 11, 2025. She passed after a short illness at home surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born on June 5, 19... remainder of obit for Doris V. Stewart
