Tufts Center report examines Question 2 and MCAS requirement
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Wheeler Memorial basement level still closed pending basement floor repairs
Clean energy groups issue new appeal on siting reforms
Sportsman’s Corner: Poults galore this season
Healey answers questions about AG speculation
Report: Legalization didn't undercut illegal sports betting in Massachusetts
Racing pigs, fried dough and more at 175th Franklin County Fair
Developer eyes 9-acre battery energy storage system in Erving
ERVING — The Conservation Commission heard an initial development proposal Tuesday night for a 9-acre, 100-megawatt battery energy storage system on Rose Lane.While plans are in the very early stages, Granite Source Power’s Director of Development...
UMass demonstration task force tries to balance rights, rules
AMHERST — Giving the Demonstration Response and Safety Team at the University of Massachusetts an expanded role in promoting safety, education and deescalation at protests, clarifying the campus land-use policy by defining structures according to...
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Firefighters rescue two women after canoe capsizes in Lake Mattawa in Orange
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Athol Police Logs Aug. 14 to Aug. 22, 2024
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Athol Comic Book Fest returns for third year
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Sports
UMass football: Despite offensive edge, big plays sink Minutemen in 38-23 loss to Toledo
Don Brown has never been a moral victory kind of guy.But the veteran coach was at least a bit encouraged by an improved performance from a UMass football team that badly needed it on Saturday.The Minutemen did some of the things needed to win a...
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Opinion
My Turn: The tyranny of a CSA
My mother told me to eat my vegetables, now a CSA does. Don’t get me wrong, I love my CSA. It’s a privilege to belong and I’ve been a member for many years. It’s a membership I would never think of relinquishing. I am a proud, boastful...
My Turn: Empowering tomorrow’s innovators — Advancing gender, racial diversity and leadership in STEM
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Connecting the Dots: It’s time to elect a woman president
As I See It: America’s mighty power explained
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An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
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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 Aug. 14 to Aug. 22, 2024
Athol Police LogsAugust 14 - 22Wednesday, Aug. 143:33 p.m. - Caller from Gibson Drive reporting threats from their neighbor’s daughter. Ongoing issues with neighbor from earlier in the day shift. Female party was advised of her options. Male party was...
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Arts & Life
Finger-picking good: Amherst autoharp workshop hosts weekly jams for all levels
Music from centuries-old folk songs and contemporary and classical tunes emanates through the hallway at the Bangs Community Center on a recent morning, as some of the autoharp players hold the instrument upright against their shoulders and below...
The story of Local Mojo: How one group of students is changing the UMass music scene
Giving the gift of access: Pay it Forward program helps local artists realize their projects’ full potential
Shea Theater mural taking shape in Turners Falls
Happy Valley Guitar Orchestra: An ensemble like no other
Obituaries
Lawrence G. Forand
New Castle, PA - Lawrence G. Forand, 65 years of age, of New Castle, PA passed away the morning of August 25, 2024 after a short illness. Larry was born in Athol, MA to Laurence G. and Jane (Calcari) Forand. Larry was married to Nancy ... remainder of obit for Lawrence G. Forand
Sandra L. Savage
Sandra L. (Berry) Savage ERVING, MA - Sandra Louise (Berry) Savage passed away peacefully the evening of August 28, 2024 at home with her loved ones. She was born January 12, 1936 in Squabble Hollow, a village that was part of Lyndon, V... remainder of obit for Sandra L. Savage
Albert H. Turcotte
Hartland, ME - Albert H Turcotte Sr., 84, passed peacefully away on August 26,2024 with family by his side. Albert was born and raised in Athol Ma. and later moved to CT. where he raised his family and worked as a machinist for Pratt a... remainder of obit for Albert H. Turcotte
Roger M. Carter
ATHOL, MA - Roger M. Carter, 81, of Lord Street, died late Sunday evening, August 25, 2024 in the Dana Unit at the Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol. Roger was born on December 19, 1942 in North Troy, Vermont, the son of the late M... remainder of obit for Roger M. Carter
