Athol Daily News
'It's a very real issue': Flag-raising ceremony marks Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Children's Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin has served 200 children who had been abused over the past two years. On Friday, the center, the Northwestern District Attorney's…
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Victim in fatal crash on Athol's Tower Road identified
ATHOL — The victim in a fatal crash last week has been identified as Irene Murray, 75, of Baldwinville, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. Murray was struck by a vehicle on Monday, Aug. 17, at approximately 3:20 p.m. in the area of 147 Tower Road in Athol. The preliminary investigation indicates that the incident […]
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5m‘We definitely support each other’: Benefit raises money for Wendell man whose home burned down
The Wendell community gathered at Deja Brew Cafe & Pub for a fundraiser to assist 84-year-old resident Robert Bowers after his historic home was destroyed by a fire on July 2.
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5mPoll shows Massachusetts voters behind most ballot questions
A recent UMass/WCVB poll indicates that Massachusetts voters favor expanding public records access but oppose repealing recreational marijuana legalization ahead of the November ballot.
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8mResidents learn about 9 ballot questions ahead of November vote
Franklin County residents attended an information session on Friday to learn about the nine ballot questions appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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Motorcycle operator injured in crash on New Salem Road in Petersham
PETERSHAM – A motorcycle operator was LifeFlighted to an area hospital following a two-vehicle crash on New Salem Road Saturday. The crash occurred at the intersection of New Salem Road, West Street, and West Road in Petersham Saturday, Aug. 22, at around 1 p.m. The operator of the motorcycle was LifeFlighted to UMass/Memorial Hospital in […]