Cellphones in schools compared to ‘electronic cocaine’
Athol Royalston recognizes Students of the Month
Local trans advocates in wake of Supreme Court decision: ‘We will not back down’
Advocacy continues for rural school aid; level funding expected as FY26 budget moves forward
United Way food drive serves 900 area families
Marine vet gets 24 months of supervised release in stolen valor case, must pay nearly $300K in restitution
Sportsman’s Corner: It’s all about the fishing
Massachusetts Legislature critics eye ballot campaign
Orange department heads speak to need for Proposition 2½ override
ORANGE — With a Proposition 2½ override vote coming to the ballot boxes on Monday, roughly 50 people gathered in Town Hall’s Ruth B. Smith Auditorium this week to voice their thoughts to the Selectboard on the budget proposal.
‘Our schools must reject stereotypes’: Comerford, local residents continue push to end Indigenous mascots
BOSTON — Franklin County residents had their voices heard on Beacon Hill this week, telling legislators that Indigenous-themed mascots should not be allowed in Massachusetts public schools.
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Athol Treasurer/Collector to step down on July 2
Work begins at Lord Pond Plaza in Athol
Orange department heads speak to need for Proposition 2½ override
My Turn: On the value of scientific research at universities
Cooling centers to open Monday in Athol
Adoption event to rehome 147 animals taken from Orange property proves popular
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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 rates
Sports
Bulletin board: Greenfield Post 81 rallies past West Springfield for 1st victory
Trailing 4-0 into the bottom of the seventh inning, it seemed like Greenfield Post 81 was headed toward a third consecutive loss to open its American Legion Senior Division season on Friday night.
Major shakeup: New PVIAC league alignments set for 2025-26 season
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Pitching duels, walk-off dreams, and one shocking Sox trade
Bulletin board: Descavich seals GGSL title with 3-0 win over Gilmore & Farrell
UMass basketball: Minutemen players peel back layers of farm life at Hadley’s Barnwood Valley (PHOTOS)Opinion
My Turn: Angelenos must not let National Guard silence them
I was a student at Kent State University on May 4, 1970 when the National Guard murdered four students (including two of my friends) and wounding nine. This was the worst memory of my life and I experienced a visceral reaction this month as I watched Trump call in the National Guard to Los Angeles over the objections of the mayor of the city as well as the governor of California.
Letter: In a world of chaos, why support the JAMBs?
Kevin Whitney: Community made access to the best emergency care in region possible
Peter Flynn: What is the point MAGA?
The World Keeps Turning: Signs, symbols and political morality
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Arts & Life
‘I’ve met friends in my books’: Eric Carle Museum celebrates author, illustrator Grace Lin with retrospective exhibition
Florence-based author and illustrator Grace Lin is known for books like “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” (for which she received a Newbery Honor in 2010), “The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon,” “The Ugly Vegetables,” and “A Big Mooncake for Little Star” (for which she received a Caldecott Honor in 2019). Now, the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst is celebrating Lin’s work with a career retrospective.
‘You can just do it forever’: Belly dance classes and shows grow steady local following
With a little help from his community: Northfield Mount Hermon teacher fighting rare form of cancer begins clinical trial
Valley Bounty: Rain or shine, strawberries are here: Teddy C. Smiarowski Farm welcomes another pick-your-own season
Let’s Talk Relationships: Bridging the emotional divide: Part 1: The impact of gender conditioningObituaries
Gerald R. Carey Jr.
GREENFIELD, MA - Gerald R. Carey, Jr. passed away on June 12th with family at his side. He was the son of the late Gerald Sr. and Charlotte Carey. He will be greatly missed by his family. He leaves his sons Jim (Kate) and Jerry (Ale... remainder of obit for Gerald R. Carey Jr.
Paul B. Meuse
ATHOL, MA - Paul B. Meuse passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at the age of 92, at Alliance Health of Baldwinville, in Baldwinville, MA He leaves behind his children, William P. Meuse and his wife Karen, Rosemarie Mallette and her... remainder of obit for Paul B. Meuse
Elaine B. Brown
Elaine B. (Herk) Brown WARWICK, MA - Elaine B. (Herk) Brown, 94, of South Holden Road, died early Tuesday morning, June 17, 2025 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol. Born in Gardner on October 19, 1930, she was the daughter of Henry a... remainder of obit for Elaine B. Brown
Raymond M. Maronie
ORANGE, MA - Raymond M. Maronie, 88, of Magoon Road, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Athol Hospital after being stricken ill earlier at home. Born in Orange on February 1, 1937, he was the son of Henry and Mary (Carey... remainder of obit for Raymond M. Maronie
