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By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The Disabled American Veterans Charles Musante Chapter 46 in Athol received a substantial donation Monday night from the state’s newest chapter of Rolling Thunder

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Volunteers spread out around downtown Athol Sunday to adorn parking meters, signs, trees and railings with scarves, mittens, gloves and warm socks for the annual “scarf bombing.”

By MAX BOWEN

ATHOL – An occupant of a home at 253 Batchelder Road was life-flighted from the scene of a second alarm fire last Friday, according to Fire Chief Jeffrey Parker.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Now in its 10th year, the annual ‘scarf bombing,’ which helps those in need through the winter months, will return this weekend.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Town Clerk Nancy Burnham has announced that nomination papers are now available for anyone interested in running for office in the Annual Town Election on April 7.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – At its meeting Tuesday night, the Selectboard approved a survey for downtown merchants, asking their opinions about the efficacy of the parking meters along Main and Exchange streets.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Town Manager Shaun Suhoski is optimistic of the year ahead for Athol, with several projects that will positively impact the community getting underway in the months ahead.“What we’re going to see short-term – January or February – is the...

By GREG VINE

PHILLIPSTON – The Community Preservation Committee will meet next Monday to discuss the applications it has received for Community Preservation Act funding – including $700,000 to rehabilitate the Bates Powers Dam.

ATHOL – One person was hospitalized following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Main Street and Petersham Road on Monday.According to department photographer Bryan Favreau, the crash was reported at 5:08 p.m. on Dec. 30. Upon arrival, fire...

By GREG VINE

REGION – Local officials and members of the area’s congressional delegation say Jimmy Carter, the nation’s 39th president, left a legacy of public service that will live on.In a statement issued Sunday night, U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern said, “Jimmy...

ATHOL – As the year draws to a close, Mount Grace celebrates a series of land conservation projects across central and western Massachusetts.From sweeping landscape-scale initiatives to small, but significant, community projects, 2024 has been a year...

ATHOL — As the holiday season comes to a close, the Athol Woman’s Club would like to extend its thanks and gratitude for the donations to the Memory Tree 2024. Our loved ones may not be with us to celebrate the season, but this tradition helps to keep...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – “What’s the purpose of having meters on Main Street?”That question, short and to the point, was posed to representatives of Athol’s Parking Benefits District Oversight Committee by Selectboard Vice Chair Brian Dodge at the board’s Dec. 17 ...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — The Food Pantry at Athol High School opened its doors on Dec. 18 to talk about the services it provides to the local community.State Sen. Jo Comerford and state Rep. Susannah Whipps were on hand to voice their continued support for the food...

By MITCHELL R. GROSKY

ATHOL — The recent rains have washed away the last vestiges of the snow in Athol, but the memories remain of a snowman family seemingly on guard, protecting the memory and honoring the dedication of veterans at the Athol Veterans Park in Downtown...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — Details of a host community agreement between Athol and Hometown Harvest, LLC, were finalized by the Selectboard on Dec. 17.Hometown Harvest is a retail marijuana establishment with plans to set up shop at 243 Main St., once occupied by Elev8...

By DOMENIC POLI

ATHOL — Walgreens has announced it will permanently close its location at 1640 South Main St. at 3 p.m. on Jan. 27.A sign posted on the front door states customers’ prescription records are available at all Walgreens locations, including the one at...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – At its meeting on Dec. 17, the Selectboard heard from Public Works Director Dick Kilhart regarding the possibility of giving more flexibility to the town’s winter overnight parking ban.The ban is enforced between the hours of midnight and 6...

At its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Athol Royalston School Committee recognized those students named as Student of the Month at each of the schools. Students were nominated by their teachers, who provided comments on why they felt these students...

The Memory Tree on the bandstand of the Uptown Common is shining brightly with lights in memory of many loved ones.This year’s tree, donated by Bonnie and Al Benjamin, was set up by volunteers and decorated by members of the Woman’s Club. Donations of...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The Board of Health has approved a recommendation on Dec. 17 that funds coming to the town from the nationwide opioid settlement be directed to the North Quabbin Recovery Center.These funds could be used for a variety of services designed to...