Two arraigned on charges from alleged home invasion in Athol
Hampshire-Franklin County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls outlines legislative priorities
Health coverage losses in Mass. may be even steeper
Top senator on elder affairs says service cuts coming as home care demands surge
Exhibit opens on Opal Clark’s community service in Phillipston
Sportsman’s Corner: Our Waters event at Silver Lake
Phillipston Selectboard confirms no interest in dam
Citizens group asks court to overturn AG decision on battery-storage bylaw in Wendell
Athol to hold Silver Lake celebration on June 7
Franklin County Technical School grads encouraged to find their purpose
TURNERS FALLS — On a warm and partly sunny Thursday evening at Franklin County Technical School graduation, Superintendent Richard Martin reminded the Class of 2025 when they kayaked on a pond that formed on the lawn of the school on a cold and icy New England morning.
Protesters oppose Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts as Thomas Aquinas College commencement speaker in Northfield
NORTHFIELD – Around 80 protesters gathered outside Thomas Aquinas College Saturday in opposition to the school’s selection of Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts as its 2025 commencement speaker.
Athol High School marks 150th Commencement with a hopeful message
Vigneau to retire as CEO of Franklin County YMCA
Idaho woman arrested on charges in 2023 Orange fraud case
Orange Sewer Commission votes to increase ratesSports
Turners Falls softball coach Gary Mullins earns 800th career win in state tourney victory over Rising Tide
TURNERS FALLS — After only 4 1/2 innings of work Monday evening, the postgame party for Gary Mullins could at least get started at a decent hour.
MIAA Softball: Frontier advances to Round of 16 following 11-2 triumph over Ayer Shirley
MIAA Baseball: Frontier, Greenfield and Pioneer advance to Round of 16 (PHOTOS)
Fit to Play with Jim Johnson: The lure of sport gambling
Div. 6 Track and Field: Frontier’s Ben Cachiguango, Pioneer’s Natalie Rios capture state titles on Day 2Opinion
My Turn: Corruption in the highest places
Recent presidents waited until they became private citizens to make millions of dollars from their presidency. The general principle while serving in public office is to avoid even the appearance of impropriety. After leaving office it is a different story. In Washington it is called “Doing good then doing well.” For example the Clinton’s were technically in debt when they left the White House due to Bill’s legal expenses. Now their net worth is estimated at $120 million derived mostly from book sales and speeches. The Obamas’ post-presidency net worth is estimated at $70 million.
My Turn: Understanding autism means building a stronger community
Teresa Amabile: The day the House turned against America
My Turn: Sending an important message at 70 mph
From Global to Local: Planet health and human health are intertwined
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Police Logs
Athol Police Logs, April 16 – April 26, 2025
10:45 a.m. - Report of a party going through a company’s mail. Made contact with the male party who stated he was checking for his own mail. Male party was located in his Mercedes in the back of the building. Party left the property shortly after.
Athol Police Logs, March 1 – March 17, 2025
Athol Police Logs: Feb. 6 – Feb. 27, 2025
Athol Police Logs Jan. 16 to Feb. 2, 2025
Orange Police Logs: Dec. 31, 2024 to Jan. 10, 2025
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Arts & Life
Meet the Messy Rhubarb Fool: Part Mess, part Fool, it’s basically a rhubarb sundae with a base of meringue
Some food names are impossible not to love. I have never made a Brown Betty, but I relish the idea of a crumbly dark dessert with a female name. I am still trying to figure out the difference between a Slump and a Grunt. Both appeal to me as descriptors.
Fabric of history: PVMA painting included in the Met’s ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ exhibition 
Profiling ‘The Raider’: New book by UMass history professor Stephen Platt explores the life of a celebrated but unconventional Marine
Valley Bounty: A growing Good Bunch: Shelburne Falls farm remains optimistic for the future
Skills to last a lifetime: Growing A Bunch Farm in Ashfield offers two fiber arts and textile summer campsObituaries
Christine Musante
Christine (Baker) Musante New Ringgold, PA - Christine (Baker) Musante, 81, of New Ringgold, PA died May 25, 2025. She was the wife of John L. Musante. She was born May 20, 1944 in Glen Ridge, NJ. She was the daughter of the late Albert... remainder of obit for Christine Musante
Terry Lynn Burton
Athol, MA - Terry Lynn Burton, born on July 4, 1957, in Athol, Massachusetts, was a beam of fierce love and unwavering dedication, whose bright spirit touched the lives of many. Terry lived life passionately, leaving an indelible mark o... remainder of obit for Terry Lynn Burton
Joseph S. Bucci Jr.
ERVING, MA - Joseph Samuel Bucci, Jr., 78, was born in Honesdale, PA on December 10, 1946. He died after a short bout of cancer on May 23, 2025 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, MA. He was able to tell us his wishes to ... remainder of obit for Joseph S. Bucci Jr.
Brian M. Haskins
ORANGE, MA - Brian M. Haskins, 82, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Gardner on November 5, 1942, he was the son of Elmer M. and Bertha (Hume) Haskins. Growing up in the Blissville sectio... remainder of obit for Brian M. Haskins
