Orange department heads speak to need for Proposition 2½ override
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
Sportsman’s Corner: It’s all about the fishing
Massachusetts Legislature critics eye ballot campaign
Neal sounds off on Trump policies at Holyoke event to discuss housing crisis
Athol Treasurer/Collector to step down on July 2
ATHOL – After five and a half years on the job, Athol Treasurer/Collector Patrick McIntyre is vacating his office at Town Hall to take a similar position in Acton.
Cooling centers to open Monday in Athol
With temperatures expected to get into the high 90s next week, the town will open several cooling centers, to be active Monday and Tuesday.
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Work begins at Lord Pond Plaza in Athol
Orange man arraigned in alleged stabbing
Adoption event to rehome 147 animals taken from Orange property proves popular
Marine vet gets 24 months of supervised release in stolen valor case, must pay nearly $300K in restitution
Orange OKs postponing budget until after June 23 override vote
United Way food drive serves 900 area families
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Athol High School marks 150th Commencement with a hopeful message
Vigneau to retire as CEO of Franklin County YMCA
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Orange Sewer Commission votes to increase rates
Sports
Major shakeup: New PVIAC league alignments set for 2025-26 season
When high school sports returned after the COVID-19 pause, it was a natural time to shake things up.
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)
Cody Booska returns to competition, dominates Mass. Am qualifier with 3-under 69Opinion
The World Keeps Turning: Signs, symbols and political morality
The signs of summer are everywhere and hard to ignore. Birds surround the feeders, swooping and squabbling and feasting on a banquet of seeds and nuts, the grass threatens to grow up around my ears overnight, the sun lingers for hours at dusk, and the solstice brings more daylight than we’ve seen in a full year. It’s a glorious time in New England, bathed in verdant green and luscious gold, with months of heat and light ahead.
My Turn: Save Massachusetts’ native bees
Bobby C. Campbell: Thank you for sports coverage
Court Dorsey: Heartfelt thanks to Wendell voters
My Turn: On the value of scientific research at universities
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Police Logs
Athol Police Logs, May 11 - June 9, 2025
2:01 a.m. - Male party in the lobby to speak with an officer about a cable box missing from his apartment. Male also stated he noticed the mat at his door has been moved.
Athol Police Logs, April 16 – April 26, 2025
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
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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
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
Rodney F. Whipple
WARWICK, MA - Rodney Fay Whipple, 88, passed away on June 16, 2025 at home. He was at home with his beloved wife, Helen and his brother, James from California. Born January 5, 1937 he was the oldest son of Fay and Nellie Whipple. He... remainder of obit for Rodney F. Whipple
