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Beals Prize for Poetry submissions now being accepted
WINCHENDON – The Beals Memorial Library is seeking poets to submit one original, unpublished poem for the seventh annual Beals Prize for Poetry competition. Ten poets will be selected by a panel of judges...
Sportsman’s Corner: Boats defined
There are a couple of expressions commonly used by boat owners. One is “A boat is a hole in the water where you throw money” and another is “The two happiest days in a boat owners’ life are the day y...
Letting it fly: Golfer Bill Wonkka wins car with hole-in-one at fundraiser for senior center
NORTHAMPTON — A hole-in-one is the ultimate accomplishment in the game of golf given its rarity and level of difficulty to accomplish… that is, for most amateur golfers. Bill Wonkka, of Templeton, earned...
Athol Library receives laptops, tablets through $250K state grant
ATHOL – The Athol Public Library has received a grant through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute’s Connected and Online Program that provided 150 laptops and tablet computers to help Massachusetts res...
Royalston Music Festival opens summer shows
ROYALSTON – Sitting under tents or relaxing in the shade at Bullock Park Sunday afternoon, around 100 people attended the first of two installments of the Royalston Music Festival. The festival, which is s...
Julie Booras: Massachusetts’ cost of living
I love living in Massachusetts. I’ve lived here almost my whole life. I have roots here, and all of my friends and family are here. But the cost of living is making it increasingly difficult for many peopl...
Jim Babits: Massachusetts snub of state fair ‘pathetic’
Massachusetts did not officially participate in the 250th “State Fair” recently in Washington, D.C. At first it said the state was not going because of “budgetconstraints,” but Forbes Magazine told t...
Playground at Fish Park in Athol nears completion
ATHOL – The town’s Department of Public Works are putting the finishing touches on a brand new playground at Fish Park. The playground, which is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (AD...
National Grid’s multi-year project to enhance transmission line capacity
National Grid has begun a $470 million project to upgrade a high-voltage transmission line from Vermont to Massachusetts, which will be completed in four phases over the next four years and reflected in cons...
Reflecting on the ‘fight for freedom’: Declaration of Independence readings held
Massachusetts legislators deliver commemorative copies of the Declaration of Independence to towns for the 250th anniversary. Readings held across county.
As I See It: Amateurs are back!
Now in retirement, I am a true “amateur,” doing things only as my spirit commands. Up to the 19th century, before the advent of what we today call “professionalism,” most activities — intellectual,...
Markey, Moulton trade jabs in western Mass primary debate
Ed Markey and Seth Moulton clash in a Massachusetts primary debate, addressing Markey's age, Moulton's stance on trans athletes and regional issues.
Officials plan to proceed with demolition of Main Street building in Athol
Athol officials have begun discussions to demolish the building at 465 Main St. due to its hazardous condition and the owner's failure to address code violations, and is now seeking funding for the work.
Athol man arrested after short standoff
Due to Spencer's criminal history and the fact that he had barricaded himself inside, the SWAT team was called to assist. A shelter-in-place advisory was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution while...
My Turn: Make algae green again — the reflecting pool fiasco
I think it’s safe to say that, having waded into the controversy surrounding the national mall reflecting pool, our own Chief Inspector Clou-less has once again plumbed his way to the depths of the issue....
Sportsman’s Corner: Fish, wildlife and heat
We humans are not the only ones who are impacted when the temperatures rise. Fish are very much impacted as air temperatures warm water bodies. We classify fish as warm-water and cold-water species with broo...
Heywood Healthcare’s School-Based Services program receives state honor
ATHOL – The Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers has recognized Heywood Healthcare’s School-Based Services (SBS) program as the 2026 Outstanding Community Health Worker Program of the Ye...
Judge orders owner of 465 Main St. to pay $50,000 fine for code violations
ATHOL – Judge Timothy Sullivan of the state’s Housing Court Central Division has given the owner of 465 Main St. until Oct. 1 to pay the town of Athol $50,000 for failing to address various code violatio...
Declaration of Independence readings organized across Franklin County
Join the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in Franklin County. Public readings, music and potluck dinners.