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Does renewed growth in Massachusetts’ higher education mark a turning point or a temporary surge?
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Heywood Healthcare files Chapter 11 exit plan
GARDNER – Heywood Healthcare, which operates hospitals in Gardner and Athol, has filed papers to exit Chapter 11 after entering it last October.In a statement issued on May 29, the healthcare company said the filing allowed it to “address numerous...
Nipmucs hold event in Petersham to mark their contributions to North Quabbin
PETERSHAM – The first recorded contact between the Nipmucs and English settlers occurred in 1630, but the existence of the tribe likely predates written history.On Sunday, the Nipmuc Cultural Celebration was held to commemorate their centuries-long...
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Orange Police Logs, April 25 - 30
Healey honors ‘the human cost of our freedom’ at Memorial Day speech in Winchendon; Athol also marks the day
$338K fraud drains town coffers in Orange
Athol lands $500,000 grant to assess Cass Toy Factory, York Theater
Volunteers raise $10,000 to make Camp Wiyaka director position full-time
Budget, capital item articles given green light for Athol Town Meetings
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A Page from North Quabbin History: Ladies Benevolent Society celebrates 200 years
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Class D softball: Anne Kolodziej’s late heroics send Turners Falls past Lee for 24th WMass title (PHOTOS)
WESTFIELD — Turners Falls’ Anne Kolodziej has a knack for coming through in the clutch. The top-seeded Thunder found themselves in a pitchers’ duel against No. 2 Lee in the Western Mass. Class D softball championship game at Westfield State University...
Class D baseball: Ware outlasts Pioneer 2-1 in 11 innings to win WMass title (PHOTOS)
WMass softball: Greenfield-Franklin Tech, Turners-Lee set for championship games Wednesday
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From Global to Local: Raising hands and hope in common protest for peace
They gather every Saturday morning on the Greenfield Common from 11 a.m. to noon, often staying later. Their signs and banners read:LET GAZA LIVEFREE PALESTINECEASEFIRE — NO ARM$ TO ISRAELNEVER AGAIN FOR ANYONEWhy?Johanna (Jo) Rosen stands on the...
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Orange Police Logs, April 1-21
ORANGE POLICE LOGSApril 1 - 21Monday, April 111:17 a.m. - Party in the lobby reporting someone tried to change the name on his National Grid bill. Officer spoke with the party who stated someone switching his account, officer called National Grid and...
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Arts & Life
Sounds Local: Uncovering local music lore: Wendell Historical Society offers month-long ‘Valley Rockers’ history course this summer
When it comes to our local music scene, the Pioneer Valley has a deep and rich history that covers just about every musical genre imaginable. If you are interested in diving into the area’s musical past and perhaps have a favorite artist you’d love to...
‘Everyone loves our whoopee pies’: Over the Top Bakery in Orange enjoying a successful first year in business
Grown by the whole community: History and roots of the Greenfield Farmers Market, now in its 50th year
Speaking of Nature: The telltale song of summer: Singing green frogs welcome me back to the Thinking Chair
Obituaries
Judith M. Burpee
Judith M Burpee
Templeton, MA - Judith M. (Young) Burpee, 72, of Templeton, died
peacefully Thursday, May 23, 2024, in UMass Memorial Medical
Center-University Campus, Worcester, after a period of declining
health with her family by her ... remainder of obit for Judith M. Burpee
Adrienne Vivian Laroche
Athol, MA - Adrienne Vivian Laroche (nee Nadeau), 85, of Athol,
Massachusetts, passed away on May 17, 2024. She was born on March 27,
1939 to Fabiola and Adrien Nadeau in Hollis, Maine and grew up in Saco
and Biddeford.
Adrienne was... remainder of obit for Adrienne Vivian Laroche
Paul F. Buckley
July 7, 1936-May 15, 2024
Baldwinville, MA - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the
passing of Paul Francis Buckley, born on July 7, 1936 in Athol
Massachusetts.
Paul was a chef by trade and spent his career working in a variety ... remainder of obit for Paul F. Buckley
Dennis Boudreau
Athol, MA - Dennis L. Brodreau, 74, died Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at
his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Gardner, on January 30, 1950. a son of the late Leo and
Arlene (Trueheart) Boudreau. He was a 1968 graduate of Athol... remainder of obit for Dennis Boudreau
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