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By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Most area residents may be unaware that Athol is the home of a Paralympic medal winner.Lo Nigrosh was a member of the U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball National Team that captured the bronze medal in the 2004 Paralympic Games held in Athens,...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – A number of area first responders and town officials will gather next Monday at Athol Town Hall for a hazmat tabletop drill overseen by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).The drill is being facilitated by Athol Fire Chief...

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

ATHOL—Paralympic bronze medal recipient Lo Nigrosh is bringing her story to the Athol Public Library.Nigrosh, who took home the bronze in the 2004 Athens Paralympics as a member of the women’s sitting volleyball team, is hosting a free event at the...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Town Manager Shaun Suhoski this week issued an order to proceed on infrastructure improvements along Canal and Lumber streets, just west of Lord Pond Plaza.The town has contracted with A. Martins & Sons Construction of Ludlow to do the work at...

By MAX BOWEN

ATHOL – Voter turnout for the primary election held at Athol Town Hall on Tuesday was similar to the rest of the state, with 11% of registered voters taking part, though many did so ahead of time.Town Clerk Nancy Burnham said that the most of the...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – An Amherst family was abruptly awakened at 2:30 a.m. the morning of Sunday, Aug. 25, to see several vehicle driving in their direction as they slept in the Bearsden Conservation Area.“We had reserved one of the campgrounds in Bearsden, called...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – A series of trails have been badly damaged by off-road vehicles and required significant repair work, according to the Conservation Commission.Over the weekend of Aug. 24, the persons involved – ignoring a prohibition on ATVs and side-by-sides...

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

ATHOL – Inspired by his friend, John Dodge has helped build a new center with the hopes of bringing veterans organizations together.North Quabbin Veterans Center, is opening in Athol in the hopes of remedying declining membership in local veterans...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Comfortable temperatures and a slight breeze complimented perfect weather Friday for the annual event honoring the area’s senior citizens.Seniors, volunteers, a local official or two, and hundreds of other people gathered at Silver Lake Park...

By DOMENIC POLI

Area gun enthusiasts and experts have their criticisms of the new state firearms law, but most appear on board with the prohibition of 3D-printed and unserialized “ghost guns,” saying they have no place in Massachusetts or the United States.Gov. Maura...

ATHOL – Three people, one of them a young child, have been hospitalized following a collision at the intersection of Main and Crescent streets, according to fire officials.Athol Deputy Fire Chief Jeffrey Parker said that the vehicle was traveling...

By GREG VINE

ORANGE – The Millers River Challenge – an annual event that benefits the Orange Fireman’s Relief Association, Northfield Dive Team and Orange Lions Club – will take place this Saturday.The event was first held 15 years ago, but Billy Goat Boats owner...

ATHOL – On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Athol Public Library and Hero Shack Press are teaming up for the third annual Comic Book Fest.The Athol Town Hall and library will be transformed with comics, artist panels, vendors, cosplay, games and crafts. There...

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ATHOL – Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust and Quabbin Harvest Food Co-op co-hosted a lively celebration on Aug. 10 of the first decade of their partnership in Orange.The land trust owns the building that houses the co-op’s storefront business, but...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Town officials have applied for a grant to begin work on an energy-efficient improvement to Town Hall.A $50,000 Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant would fund a portion of the design costs for a recommended upgrade included in an energy...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Classes don’t begin until Wednesday, Aug. 28, but the Athol Royalston Regional School District got the school year started a week early with an event at Fish Park.Hundreds of students, staff, administrators, parents, community organizations –...

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

ATHOL—Eight years ago, Mariah O’Leary lost her fiancé to addiction. This past February, she lost her best friend as well.O’Leary – who identifies as someone in recovery – sent in photos of her late fiancé and friend, as well as photos of her and her...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The final Fourth Friday Fest of summer takes place on Aug. 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. in downtown Athol.Main Street will be closed off between Island and Exchange streets to give visitors a chance to wander from vendor to vendor and easily visit the...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – After a closure of nearly two years, the Pinedale Avenue Bridge, which crosses from Athol and into Orange, has reopened for all uses.A soft opening of the bridge was done last Thursday afternoon, Aug. 15, with an official announcement issued...

At a recent meeting of the Athol Selectboard, board member Andy Sujdak, acting in his capacity as secretary of the 25 Sportsmans Club of Athol, presented a check for $4,365 to North Quabbin Regional Animal Control officers Jennifer Arsenault and...