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From curriculum updates to staff retention to facility upgrades, a lot of needs were identified through Superintendent Matthew Ehrenworth’s entry plan.Ehrenworth presented the plan earlier this year. At the AARD School Committee meeting on May 17, he...

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WINCHENDON — If you’re in search of good, locally made food and crafts, be sure to head to Winchendon this Saturday.The town’s farmers market will celebrate its opening day on May 20, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sherry Haley, co-market manager, said the...

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ATHOL — For some time, town officials have debated the best use for the Bidwell property.Next week, residents will have the chance to offer ideas at a forum being held at the Athol Public Library. Taking place on Tuesday, May 23 at 6 p.m., topics such...

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PETERSHAM — Since its formation in 1823, the Petersham Orthodox Congregational Church has had a history of community involvement.Over the next few months, these stories and much more will be shared with the community as part of a bicentennial...

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ATHOL—First responders from Athol and Orange transported two people to area hospitals following an accident on Sunday.According to Athol Fire Capt. Eric Jack, the accident was reported at 5:11 p.m. A vehicle had struck a utility pole on Main Street...

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ATHOL—Following a routine equipment assessment, Athol Hospital has suspended endoscopy procedures in the campus’ two operating rooms until further notice.According to a statement sent by Vice President of External Affairs Dawn Casavant, there have...

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ATHOL — They may not have taken first place, but Beth Sobiloff and Marcia Rothwell still had a great time for their first year at the River Rat Race.In fact, Sobiloff and Rothwell—hosts of the popular “Two Grannies on the Road” show—came in last out...

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ATHOL — Selectmen will consider the status of Elev8 Cannabis’ host community agreement following a suspension of operations ordered by the Cannabis Control Commission.According to a statement posted to the town’s Facebook page, this will be done as...

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ATHOL — The Cannabis Control Commission has suspended all retail activities at Elev8 Cannabis, following a number of incidents in which the pot shop’s owner, Seun Adedeji, allegedly posed a threat to public safety. According to a report issued by the...

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Tari Thomas believes her new role as interim lead administrator/coach at Athol Royalston Middle School is to take care of both students and staff as they begin the transition to a new leader.Thomas was chosen for this position a week ago, following...

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ATHOL — One person is hoping to encourage the community to give a little Easter cheer for the young patients at Shriner’s Hospital.On March 17, Brandy Racicot of Athol started the Great Egg Drive at Athol Public Library, seeking plastic Easter Eggs...

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ATHOL — Starting later this year, Athol High School students can get a head start on their college education.Earlier this month, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education granted the Early College designation to Athol High...

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ATHOL — Following more than a day of continuous snowfall, crews continue the arduous process of digging out and restoring power to the area. All told, snowfall in Athol ranged around 8-12 inches in downtown to 18 in the uptown area, according to...

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ATHOL — Louis Marino, a lifelong Republican turned Libertarian, is hoping to unseat U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren in the next election.Marino, of Athol, announced his candidacy at the Unified Libertarians of Massachusetts convention last Saturday. He...

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After her son Reid passed away on June 1, 2018 from leukemia, Paula Garrant promised she’d find a way for her son’s name and legacy to live on.That led to the launch of the Reid Landry Garrant Foundation, which over the last five years has raised more...

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WINCHENDON — With a revised proposal, officials hope that a Proposition 2½ debt-exclusion override will be approved at Thursday’s special Town Election.The ballot question asks voters to exempt the town from the provisions of Proposition 2½, which...

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Citing difficulties in the healthcare industry, a potential merger between UMass Memorial Health and Heywood Healthcare has been terminated.According to a joint statement sent by Debora Spano, media and public relations manager at UMass Memorial...

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Have a hope for the new year? Then the Athol Public Library is the place to go and share it.On the large window in the children’s section of the library, the Gratitude Tree has taken on a new form as the Wish Tree. It’s the creation of Children’s...

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Athol Hospital is hoping that a restriction on inpatient visits caused by a spike in COVID cases can be lifted on Monday.According to a post on the hospital’s Facebook page, the restriction on inpatient visits was put into effect on Friday, Dec. 30....

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PETERSHAM— Following two years of work, the Doe Valley Farm will now be forever protected from development and remain scenic working land.Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust finalized a conservation restriction the last week of December, according to...