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Deadline nears for Phillipston CPA funds
Tax trends, federal shift have budgeteers pausing
North Quabbin Notes, Dec. 2
SAPHE 2.0 to modernize local health care
Governor's Council certifies electors for U.S. President
With third location in Turners Falls, Community Health Center to serve another 4,000 patients
Ed board chair: Lawsuit anticipated in wake of MCAS vote
In address at UMass, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib cheers on those who faced consequences for supporting Palestine at flagship last spring
Sportsman’s Corner: Happy Black Friday
ABNC to hold Christmas Bird Count, release new ‘Birds and Nature of the North Quabbin’ calendar
ATHOL – Between releasing its annual “Birds and Nature of the North Quabbin 2025” calendar and preparing for the yearly bird count, the Athol Bird & Nature Club has had a busy December.The cover of the calendar features a striking image of a barred...
Data shows a historically dry fall for western Mass
With bodies of water receding and brush fires throughout the state, it was clearly a dry fall for the Pioneer Valley and new data analysis confirms the season was historically dry for western Massachusetts.Preliminary National Weather Service data...
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Home on Winter Street rendered uninhabitable following two-alarm fire
Nicotine pouch ban would hurt business, Athol convenience store owners say
UMass football: Amid coaching search, pair of blunders has athletic department in the spotlight
Athol-Royalston teachers report harassment from students, lack of administration support
North Quabbin Notes, Dec. 2
Tax trends, federal shift have budgeteers pausing
Editors Picks
Athol Chief Joseph Guarnera reflects on six years with Fire Department
Nicotine pouch ban would hurt business, Athol convenience store owners say
Home heating help on tap: Residents urged to apply for fuel assistance
2 water tower articles top Orange Special Town Meeting warrant
Sports
UMass to hire former Rutgers defensive coordinator Joe Harasymiak as next head football coach
AMHERST — The wait is over, and the UMass football team has found its next head coach.As first reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Wednesday morning, Rutgers defensive coordinator Joe Harasymiak is expected to be the new man in charge of the Minutemen....
Bulletin Board: Day 2 Massachusetts Shotgun Deer Hunting Season
UMass athletics: Men’s soccer, field hockey tourney runs highlighting final A-10 seasons
UMass football: Amid coaching search, pair of blunders has athletic department in the spotlight
Fit to Play with Jim Johnson: Lessons of the playground
Opinion
My Turn: The ‘dam’ truth
There have been several well-intended writers who made false claims of how the dams on the Green River are good for aquatic life. As a professional biologist who restores damaged ecosystems, I am here to tell you that the majority of river dams are...
Pushback: Does Greenfield really want to adopt ‘urban’ zoning rules?
Julia Duncan: Looking forward to Trump at the helm
Mary Kay Mattiace: Shout-out to Garden Cinemas
Clayton Sibley: Unwilling and entitled public employees
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
Orange Police Logs, November 1 - 8, 2024
ORANGE POLICE LOGSNovember 1 - 8, 2024Friday, Nov. 11:36 p.m. - Female party into the station advising she lost her wallet while at Walmart. She has already reported it to them and wants it on record with the PD in case it is turned in. She was...
Athol Police Logs, Oct. 5-Oct. 24, 2024
Athol Police Logs, Sept. 18 – Sept. 30, 2024
Athol Police Logs Sept 1 to Sept 10, 2024
Athol Police Logs Aug. 26 to Aug. 29, 2024
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Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Spotting the bird with the ‘X-factor’: The absolute worst time to be without a camera
It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day and I was up early. Guests were still asleep and I was done with the morning chores. A pot of fresh coffee had been brewed, a fire was crackling happily in the wood stove (front doors open so the fire was...
Relief from the over-the-hill blues: Recipes for a party and some special Brazilian cheese puffs
A celebration of history-making women: The Rockwell Museum exhibits over 200 of Anita Kunz’s portraits in ‘Original Sisters’
Up to 50 critters at a time: Amelie Dricut-Ziter runs the Leyden Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation 
Valley Bounty: ‘If you need something, come on over’: Hillside Farm’s offering is just about as fresh as you can getObituaries
Donald K. Vescovi
ORANGE, MA - Donald K. Vescovi, 83, of Walnut Hill, died peacefully at home on Sunday morning, December 1, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Orange on January 2, 1941, he was the son of the late Paride and Annabelle (Desrosiers) V... remainder of obit for Donald K. Vescovi
Dennis C. Hallett
ORANGE, MA - Dennis C. Hallett, 70, of Coombs Avenue, died on Sunday afternoon, December 1, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Athol on July 27, 1954, he was the son of the late Gerald S. "Jake" and Evelyn (Emerson) Hallett... remainder of obit for Dennis C. Hallett
Marcia A. Connors
Marcia A. (Mulholland) Connors ORANGE, MA - Marcia A. (Mulholland) Connors, 76, of East River Street and formerly of East Main Street, died Monday, November 25, 2024 at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, New York City, NY. Born in Westfield, MA o... remainder of obit for Marcia A. Connors
David Edwin Wilder Sr.
David Edwin Wilder, Sr. WENDELL, MA - David E. Wilder Sr., 78, of 126 Wendell Depot Road, Wendell, died November 28, 2024, at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, with his family surrounding him. David battled many illnesses and finally ask... remainder of obit for David Edwin Wilder Sr.
