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Tari Thomas tapped for interim super role at Gill-Montague
MONTAGUE — Tari Thomas, former superintendent of the Ralph C. Mahar Regional and Union 73 school districts, has been tapped for the interim superintendent position at the Gill-Montague Regional School District, pending successful contract negotiations and reference checks.
Adoption event to rehome 147 animals taken from Orange property proves popular
ORANGE — An Orange resident is the subject of a Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Law Enforcement investigation after the April removal of 147 animals on the property, many of which have since been adopted.
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Tour of Athol High School shows issues with building
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Athol High School marks 150th Commencement with a hopeful message
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Bulletin Board: 44th Annual Montague Mug Race Kicks Off Aug. 16
The 44th Montague Mug Race is right around the corner, with signups ongoing for the race which is scheduled for Aug. 16.
Small school, giant year: Inside Pioneer Valley Regional’s unmatched athletic run 
Bulletin Board: Greenfield Post 81 falls to Pittsfield, 2-0, in season opener
Krasco takes silver at New England Track & Field Championships
1,000 strikeouts, countless memories: Western Mass. pitching greats take their final bowsOpinion
Christine Baronas: Questioning
Would a Trump supporter explain to me why, if the National Guard can be called out to protect ICE enforcement, why wasn’t it called out when the U.S. Capital was being attacked? He says he has the power today, 2025. He also had it in 2020 but didn’t use it when our nation’s Congress was overrun. It was a demonstration that got so out of hand that people did die. That leads to the question of what’s more important: ensuring the peaceful passage of a democracy’s power or making sure police can grab up criminals?
Deborah Potee: Superior Greenfield Public Schools leader
Patrick McGreevey: Our lord and savior
My Turn: Renewable energy and battery storage is the affordable choice for families. How do we get it right?
Columnist Bill Newman: Signs of the time
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
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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.
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Arts & Life
Sounds Local: Green River Fest returns this weekend: Strong presence of local bands in the lineup this year
It’s finally here, the big weekend that so many of us have been waiting for. The Green River Festival will take place at the Franklin County Fairgrounds from Friday, June 20, through Sunday, June 22, and the good news is that tickets are still available.
Comedy, tragedy and pandemic tell relatable tale in Silverthorne Theater Co.’s latest production
Speaking of Nature: Pressure is on for the spotted turtle: Now is the point in the turtle life cycle when female turtles are most vulnerable
Something red for Juneteenth: ‘The backbone of Juneteenth festivities has always been the table’
‘Meant to only last the summer’: Amherst artist’s wheatpaste murals among those now decorating MontagueObituaries
Norma H. Lively
Athol, MA - Norma H. Lively of 68 Harrington Street, Athol, MA died Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Quabbin Valley Health Care with her family by her side after several months of declining health. She was born in Athol, MA on August 25, 19... remainder of obit for Norma H. Lively
Jane Soderman
Jane (Evashousky) Soderman ATHOL, MA - Jane Evashousky "Ersey" Soderman Jane Evashousky "Ersey" Soderman, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday afternoon, May 17, 2025 at Alliance Health at Baldwinville Nursi... remainder of obit for Jane Soderman
Monica S. Bond
Monica S. (Calluzzo) Bond ATHOL, MA - In Loving Memory of Monica Sophia Calluzzo Bond A force of love, grace, and resilience, Monica passed away peacefully, reunited at last with the love of her life, John. Their love story - one of loy... remainder of obit for Monica S. Bond
Jane Soderman
ATHOL, MA - Jane Evashousky "Ersey" Soderman, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday afternoon, May 17, 2025 at Alliance Health at Baldwinville Nursing Home in Templeton, Ma. She was born to Paul "Paulie" and... remainder of obit for Jane Soderman
