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Menagerie Jewelry opens in downtown Winchendon
WINCHENDON – At mid-day on Wednesday, a ribbon was cut, marking the official opening of The Menagerie Jewelry & Gift Shop.
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One person hospitalized following house fire in Athol
Rolling Thunder chapter donates over $3,000 to Athol veterans organization
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Sports
UMass men’s basketball: Minutemen defeat Fordham in triple-overtime thriller, 120-118
In what will go down as one of the best games in UMass men’s basketball and Atlantic 10 history, the Minutemen somehow, some way overcame sickness, foul trouble and 39 team fouls to defeat Fordham 120-118 in a triple-overtime marathon that lasted nearly four hours on the 100th anniversary of Rose Hill Gymnasium in the Bronx on Wednesday night.
HS Roundup: Franklin Tech wrestling remains unbeaten following 59-22 win over Frontier (PHOTOS)
UMass women’s basketball: Pair of first half runs propel Minutewomen past La Salle, 82-66 (PHOTOS)
HS Roundup: Turners Falls boys basketball pulls away to defeat Franklin Tech, 58-35 (PHOTOS)
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Orange Police Logs, Nov. 14 - 18, 2024
ORANGE POLICE LOGSNovember 14 - 18Thursday, Nov. 1412:08 p.m. - Suspicious vehicle reported on New Athol Road. Reporting party advises a vehicle was driving off the road, it then parked in the back of the building when he is not supposed to park and...
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Arts & Life
Sounds Local: Who says January is a slow month for music? Lots of free local music happening this weekend and beyond
There’s no denying that January is a slow time for live music, especially shows by more prominent musicians who choose not to tour this time of year. But all is not lost. You need not look further than our local breweries to find and enjoy some excellent local music. As a bonus, these shows are often free and in an intimate setting.
Speaking of Nature: The bird that changes outfits in the winter: The adult male American goldfinch opts for a less showy plumage
The bread book we’ve been waiting for: ‘The King Arthur Baking Company Big Book of Bread’ is the first from the centuries-old brand
‘Not your mama’s ‘Newsies’’: Amherst Community Theater production updates the musical with women and nonbinary characters
The Smithsonian is coming to town: Town of Hawley partners with Mohawk Trail Regional School to host traveling exhibit on democracyObituaries
Donna M. Briggs
Athol, MA - Donna M. Briggs passed away peacefully January 7, 2025 from a rare form of dementia. Born August 13, 1945 in England to Donald and Margaret Hawkins. She was raised in Athol and graduated from Athol High School. She ... remainder of obit for Donna M. Briggs
Opal E. Clark
Opal E. (Stewart) Clark Phillipston, MA - Opal E. (Stewart) Clark of Phillipston, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 4, 2025 with family by her side. Born in Muncie, IN on April 10, 1930 t... remainder of obit for Opal E. Clark
Richard K. Rathburn
ORANGE, MA - Richard K. Rathburn (Dick) age 96, has left this world to move onto the next world. early Saturday morning, January 11, 2025. He died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 9, 1928 in Tully, M... remainder of obit for Richard K. Rathburn
Mark P. Killay
ATHOL, MA - Mark P. Killay, 68, of Athol, died on Sunday, January 05, 2025, at home after a period of declining health. Born in Athol on March 14, 1956, he was the son of the late John C. and Anne M. (Richards) Killay. He graduated fro... remainder of obit for Mark P. Killay
