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Athol may face tough budget season, says town manager
ATHOL – Town Manager Shaun Suhoski told the Selectboard at its meeting on Feb. 18 that there appear to be bumps in the road on the way to a balanced budget.

Public, officials critique MassDEP’s draft water quality certification for FirstLight
State and local officials joined members of the public in expressing concern for river quality and habitat for wildlife, among other considerations, during a hearing Wednesday on a draft decision approving a water quality certification for FirstLight Hydro Generating Co.
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Sports

Boys basketball: Kurt Redeker scores his 1,000th career point to help Pioneer take down Duggan, 57-39, for Class D title (PHOTOS)
HOLYOKE — It’s safe to say Pioneer’s Kurt Redeker will have fond memories of the Panthers’ PVIAC Class D championship game against Duggan Academy.
Opinion

My Turn: The ADU controversy — Much ado about very little





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.




Arts & Life

Remembering a pioneering Black chef: James Hemings, Jefferson’s enslaved personal chef and half brother-in-law, was first American to become a French chef de cuisine
For Black History Month, I’m making Macaroni Pie.


Obituaries

ORANGE, MA - Christopher W. "Chris" Priestley, 60, of Cloukey Avenue, died unexpectedly on Monday evening, February 17, 2025 after being stricken ill. Born in Greenfield on November 22, 1964, he was the son of Donald and Judith (Taf... remainder of obit for Christopher W. Priestley

NEW SALEM, MA - John Walter Linde, Jr., a.k.a. Jack, 82, passed away February 9, 2025 at the Cooley Dickinson Hospitalin Northampton, MA. He was born February 16, 1942 at the Lucy Helen Memorial Hospital in Fitchburg, MA to John and Li... remainder of obit for John W. Linde Jr.

Stamford, CT - Anne M. Baltren, 81, of Stamford, CT, passed away earlier this week, leaving behind a legacy of love, learning, and adventure. A dedicated educator, Anne spent her entire career teaching elementary school and middle s... remainder of obit for Anne M. Baltren

Valmore E. "Val" Willhite ROYALSTON, MA - Valmore E. "Val" Willhite, 76, of Elm Avenue, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Boston on November 27... remainder of obit for Valmore E. Willhite