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My Turn: Character, experience, and accomplishments make Harris the best choice
09-10-2024 5:33 PM

By MITCHELL R. GROSKY

 In the Nov. 5 election, Kamala Harris is clearly and indisputably the best candidate for president of the United States. Her character, qualifications and experience, and her accomplishments prove that she is an outstanding candidate who will be a...

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Local residents react to state’s new gun law
08-30-2024 4:25 PM

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...


Faith Matters: Divine activity out in the farm fields: Reflections from an agricultural Anglican
08-30-2024 10:20 AM

By THE REV. JIMMY PICKETT

I have on my right arm a tattoo that reminds me every day why I serve as a priest in the Episcopal Church.I grew up in Leicester and spent nearly every weekend at my Great Grandmother’s house, an old red farmhouse with a big barn and a large field...


Historical societies partner on Sept. 22 North Quabbin History Tour
08-26-2024 7:01 AM

By CARLA CHARTER

North Quabbin historical societies are offering the opportunity to travel back in time through the first North Quabbin History Tour.The tour gives visitors a chance to visit seven North Quabbin-area historical societies on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 1 to...


Pinedale Avenue Bridge in Athol reopens
08-23-2024 1:01 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL —– After a closure of nearly two years, the Pinedale Avenue Bridge that connects Athol and Orange has reopened.A soft opening of the bridge was done on Thursday, Aug. 15, with an official announcement issued by Town Manager Shaun Suhoski this...


Margot Parrot: Peaceful standouts met with bullying
08-21-2024 4:39 PM

 For the past several weeks, the Athol Democratic Town Committee, together with town committee members and friends from nearby towns, have been doing peaceful standouts for our Democratic nominee for president around Athol and Orange. We hold signs...


Emily Root: Concerned about library’s LGBTQIA+ program
08-20-2024 5:42 PM

Last November, the introduction of the “Alphabet & Allies” group at Athol Public Library sparked significant concern. Targeting LGBTQIA+ tweens and allies aged 9-17, the program originally required parental permission but included a loophole allowing...


Region lands $4.6M to overhaul plaza, manage watersheds
08-10-2024 8:32 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — A reimagining of the Lord Pond Plaza, several floodplain management efforts and numerous other climate-resiliency projects are slated to begin as millions of dollars in Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program grants head to...


Talks on food truck bylaws gaining steam in Franklin County
08-06-2024 1:34 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

With many Franklin County and North Quabbin towns lacking bylaws specific to food trucks, some municipalities are looking to neighboring communities to find models that have proven successful.Randy Crochier, cooperative public health service program...


Remembering the rise of the Athol-Orange Power Plant
07-28-2024 12:01 PM

By CARLA CHARTER

The development of hydroelectric plants was widespread in the early 20th century. Some provided power to private industries, others to railway systems and the public. Among them was the Athol-Orange Power Plant at Wendell Depot. In 1909, W.G. Webber...


‘Protein bundles’ help meet nutritional needs for North Quabbin residents
07-25-2024 1:10 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — The community shares offered by the Quabbin Harvest Food Co-op used to consist of local produce, but little in the way of meats, dairy and eggs. Enter, “protein bundles.” The co-op has partnered with Quabbin Food Connector — a nonprofit...


Faith Matters: Embodying the spirit of Jeong: Universal values of mutual respect and love echoed across various faiths
07-19-2024 9:57 AM

By THE REV. DR. CANDI ASHENDEN

Before heading to South Korea in August to visit my son who teaches there, I did a little research into the religions of South Korea and was intrigued by what I learned. I discovered that South Korea, a vibrant country with a rich cultural tapestry,...


In wake of damage from 62 mph winds, hundreds left without power
07-16-2024 7:59 PM

By MAX BOWEN

Powerful storms hit western Massachusetts Tuesday evening, leaving hundreds of residents without electricity into Wednesday, according to a National Grid outage map.Torry Dooley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Boston office, said...


Preparing for Christmas, in July: Giving Back Together Toy Drive holding series of fundraisers
07-06-2024 1:01 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

Heather Taylor made it her mission years ago to ensure no child goes without a gift on Christmas. But in order to make that happen, she needs to start in the summer.The Athol resident has scheduled a series of Giving Back Together Toy Drive...


Needham man pleads guilty in crash that killed Athol woman
06-24-2024 4:05 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — A Needham man was sentenced to nine months in jail on Monday after pleading guilty to a charge of vehicular homicide by negligent operation in connection with a crash that killed an Athol woman on Route 2 in Gill last year.Benoit Marande,...


My Turn: War will end with Hamas destroyed
06-01-2024 11:28 PM

By MITCHELL GROSKY

 In the wake of so much antisemitism spreading across our country and around the world, I feel an obligation to speak out — to speak the truth about a nation far away that holds such a special place in my heart.As an American Jew, Israel has always...


Former Athol man gets 25-30 years for child sexual abuse
05-30-2024 5:35 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — A man formerly of Athol will spend the next 25 to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty on Thursday to 27 counts of sexual crimes involving three minors.Jose Oquendo, 51, appeared in Franklin County Superior Court to accept...


My Turn: Ghosts of the Chosin
05-27-2024 9:48 AM

By JACOB CASAVANT

 The tarmac at Logan International airport stretched out before us as we stood in solemn anticipation. The Boeing 737 touched down with a sense of gravity that echoed the weight of history onboard. Shrouded in a flag that bore the Stars and...


Montague lands $4.92M EPA grant to demolish Strathmore mill
05-22-2024 4:57 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

MONTAGUE — The town has received more than $4.92 million in federal funds to demolish the former Strathmore mill property at 20 Canal St., bringing Montague another step closer to reviving the 1.3-acre mill complex after a 17-year vacancy.Built in...


North Quabbin Food-A-Thon marks 20th year
05-13-2024 3:43 PM

By MAX BOWEN

ATHOL — Residents can expect to see volunteers on the street collecting donations in pickle jars and to hear the 12-hour North Quabbin Food-A-Thon on the air to help combat a growing need.The fundraiser and food collection drive, now in its 20th year,...


Work on Pinedale Avenue Bridge connecting Athol and Orange to resume
05-08-2024 11:45 AM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — Closed for a year and a half, work on the Pinedale Avenue Bridge is set to resume next week, according to Public Works Superintendent Dick Kilhart.Kilhart explained that work has been on hold recently as the project’s contractor, Construction...

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