According to data from the Communities That Care Coalition’s Prevention Needs Assessment Survey, schools that have ...

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The Athol Public Library and Hero Shack Press hosted the return of Comic Book Fest, featuring 20 local and independent artists, authors, and vendors, as well as activities for all ages, including a ...

Just days after the Six Town Regionalization Planning Board voted to postpone the Special Town Meeting votes and Montague ...

Over 700 people attended the No Kings Day II rally in Orange to protest the Trump administration and urge people to get involved in the 2026 midterm elections.

Myself, I am not following baseball this year, though my mom in Nova Scotia mentioned the Blue Jays are still in it and seemed happy over it while asking if there’s any more boring sport. At first, I ...

Theresa "Tre" Battaini Belchertown, MA - Theresa "Tre" Battaini passed away on October 19, 2025 and left an indelible mark on the world and the hearts of those who loved her. The daughter of Edm ...

Nancy Allen was charged with permitting injury to an elderly or disabled person after she allegedly allowed her then-boyfriend, Charles Crowley III, to remain on the floor for two and a half days ...

Ronald H. Gleason Athol, MA - Ronald H. Gleason, Athol, MA, passed away on August 28, 2025, at the home of his daughter, in Seekonk, MA, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Colrain on ...

In the spirit of Halloween, Athol Public Library is hosting a Zombie Barbie event on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The event, open to teens ages 12-18, kicks off at 3:30 p.m. and runs for an hour. Registration ...

Members of Village Neighbors, a group that helps older residents live independently at home as long as possible, socialize at New Salem Preserves while drinking cider and taking in the views recently.