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By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Contract negotiations with the Athol Teachers Association (ATA) have been completed, and Superintendent Matt Ehrenworth said the process has gone smoother than in years past.The Athol Teachers Association represents all bargaining units in the...

By GREG VINE

PETERSHAM — Dozens of residents of Petersham and surrounding communities gathered on the common on Saturday morning to pay tribute to a man who, after 50 years of service, has retired from the Fire Department.Impressively, Dana Robinson served the...

By GREG VINE

ROYALSTON – To paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of the Winchendon Rod & Gun Club’s demise are greatly exaggerated.In fact, according to Club President Glenn Ruschioni, the organization is doing quite well, despite the fact that the clubhouse on...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – A map of Athol in the Health Department is covered with dozens of red push pins—each one representing at least one call complaining of rats.Health Agent Deb Vondal said this has been the worst year for rodent calls, in her memory.“These are...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – In a short section on Athol’s old York Theater, the Massachusetts Haunted Houses website states, “Children’s laughter has been heard, along with footsteps, and objects that move on their own.”As far as anyone knows, the only footsteps heard in...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – In May, several dozen residents attended a public meeting to give their opinions regarding the future of the 100-acre Bidwell property located off of South Athol Road.Now, town officials want to expand that conversation through an online...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Blue skies and warm temperatures greeted those who attended the annual firefighters memorial held on Sunday morning at the Athol Fire Station.The event is held each year to remember those firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty or...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The family-owned Ragnarok Tattoo Company has joined the downtown’s business community. Located at 357 Main St., the grand opening was marked with a celebration on Saturday, April 15. It’s owned by sisters-in-law Jacqui and Erica...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The Inaugural meeting of the Lake Ellis Watershed Management Partnership took place with a discussion on the main issues of concern for various stakeholders.While five topics were listed on the meeting agenda, the committee only had time to...

By GREG VINE

ROYALSTON – On Aug. 21, 2018, Pete & Henry’s restaurant in South Royalston was destroyed by fire.In September 2021, owners John and Tammy Cloutier sold the vacant lot which had been home to the popular eatery to the Town of Royalston for $5,000.On...