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Healey walks fine line on working with Trump
Athol man to serve five to seven years on child abuse charges
Mass DPU confronts utilities on gas pipe replacement
Sportsman’s Corner: Great opening morning
Senate Democrats take turns slamming President Trump
Athol Police Logs, April 16 – April 26, 2025
Leaders at Five Colleges push back on cuts, threats
Athol man to be sentenced on child assault charges
Andy Sujdak resigns from Athol Selectboard
In celebration of Law Day, Franklin County students tour Justice Center
GREENFIELD — The Franklin County Justice Center celebrated the future of law by welcoming middle and high school students from across the county for an inside look at the judicial system on Thursday morning.
Orange faces $1.7M deficit as officials seek to balance municipal, education needs in FY26
ORANGE — The town reportedly faces “a death spiral,” in the words of a Finance Committee member, as it struggles to draft a proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 that can accommodate municipal needs as well as Orange’s assessment for Ralph C. Mahar Regional School.
New Athol sign designs unveiled
U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern announces death of daughter, Molly McGovern, who battled cancer
Sportsman’s Corner: Black fly time
Catholic Charities loses funding for refugee programs, shifting focus under new leaderSports
Bulletin Board: Pipione’s earns Newt Guilbault win
Spencer Towne struck out nine and knocked two hits, Madden Coates tallied two hits while Travis Williams pitched in Pipione’s Sport Shop’s 6-5 win over St. Stan’s in a Newt Guilbault contest Friday.
HS Roundup: Frontier boys tennis takes down Greenfield, 4-1 (PHOTOS)
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Amherst’s Jack Arena put together a coaching career for the ages
HS Roundup: Olivia Machon drives in winning run in extras to propel Frontier softball past Greenfield, 6-5
Bulletin Board: FCL Softball registrations underwayOpinion
My Turn: Protect voting for all eligible citizens
Americans’ voting rights are under assault from pending legislation and a presidential executive order. Led by the League of Women Voters (LWV) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Americans are fighting back against attempts to make it harder for millions of eligible voters to have their voices heard.
My Turn: Choosing money over life brings trouble
Kathy Sylvester: Tim Hilchey known for dependable leadership
Susan Wright: Dan Campbell is best candidate for Northfield Selectboard
Virginia and Howard Hastings: Vote Brassor for Northfield Selectboard
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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.
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Arts & Life
Conway Historical Society to explore ‘forgotten Founding Father’ Joseph Hawley
Names like John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin all evoke the image of the United States’ Founding Fathers, but have you ever heard of Major Joseph Hawley?
Fun Fest to showcase day of music in Turners Falls on May 10
Northfield’s Trinitarian Congregational Church marks 200th year, looks to continue its ‘living legacy’
Speaking of Nature: Climbing out on a limb: The Hartford fern is not your typical fern
Lesbian bar opens in Greenfield: Last Ditch is the new space for the Valley’s queer communityObituaries
John F. Nelson
PETERSHAM, MA - Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and nephew, John Francis Nelson died at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia, on February 22, 2025, after several months of declining health. Born on A... remainder of obit for John F. Nelson
Glennes M. Blanchard
Winooski, VT - Glennes M. Blanchard, age 103, left us on March 31, 2025. She was born in Athol, MA, the third of six children to Catherine (Mallet) and Adolph Blanchard. She was fiercely independent, strong-willed and an inspiration to... remainder of obit for Glennes M. Blanchard
Mary E. Mack
Gardner, MA - Mary Ellen Mack, born on January 21, 1930, in Gardner, MA, was a lifelong resident of her beloved hometown of Gardner. She dedicated her life to the service of others, working as a clerical worker for Health and Human Ser... remainder of obit for Mary E. Mack
Blanche L. Sheffield
Athol, MA - Blanche L. Sheffield, born on October 20, 1934, in Athol, Massachusetts, and graduated Athol High School in 1953. She was a beacon of warmth and love, infusing every room with her infectious joy and hearty laughter. We sadly... remainder of obit for Blanche L. Sheffield
