Sen. Markey introduces ICE Out of Our Faces Act

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 an ace at last month’s Swing for Seniors 3 fundraiser golf tournament, to benefit the Northampton Senior Center, at Saint Anne Country […]

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 you buy the boat the day you sell it” Boat ownership does have its challenges, […]

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 you buy the boat the day you sell it.” Boat ownership does have its challenges, […]

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 residents access education, employment and healthcare services online. Library Director Jean Shaughnessy said the grant provided the library with 100 laptops, 50 tablets and other equipment, valued at approximately $250,000. The devices are available through the library to Massachusetts residents who meet the program’s requirements. Borrowers must be at least 18 years old, have or obtain a library card, and use the devices for education, employment or health-related purposes. Use of the […]

State shines spotlight on 250 farm-to-school initiatives, including 21 locally

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources has released 250 snapshots of farm-to-school initiatives, including 21 programs in Franklin County and North Quabbin, to highlight how Massachusetts schools and organizations are incorporating local food into their curriculum and providing hands-on learning experiences.