Sportsman's Corner: The loss of a pet

Temporary liquor license extension won't be in effect in Athol

A bill signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey allowing bar and social club owners to stay open an extra hour won’t apply to Athol establishments, following Tuesday’s Selectboard meeting.

Cat saved from Orange house fire

A cat was rescued from a structure fire in Orange on Wednesday evening, and the family was commended for their quick evacuation and containment of the flames.

My Turn: Are we focusing on the wrong enemies?

The Atlantic has published a story called “The Men Who Don’t Want Women to Vote,” by Helen Lewis, in its June edition. I found it online. It’s thought-provoking. Where to start in processing those thoughts? It was easy to reject the ideology of the right-wing figures Lewis interviews or describes. These are mostly men, like […]

Clark Memorial YMCA to hold 30th annual Winchendon Summer Solstice Celebration

WINCHENDON – The Wendell P. Clark Memorial YMCA will hold its 30th annual Winchendon Summer Solstice Celebration this Saturday. The timing couldn’t be better since, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory, summer will officially begin at 10:22 p.m. Saturday evening. The Clark is located at 155 Central St. in Winchendon with most of the day’s […]

‘Much more than just a kitchen’: Western Massachusetts Food Processing Center celebrates 25th anniversary

The Western Massachusetts Food Processing Center, a part of the Franklin County Community Development Corporation, is celebrating its 25th anniversary of helping small businesses in the area. The center provides a range of services, including creating products, offering guidance with business plans, and providing financial sustainability. The center has assisted around 800 businesses, including Hot Oven Cookies, Stout Pigeon Coffee, and Emma's Market, and has been recognized as an economic engine and lifeline to small businesses in the area.