State audit highlights past security lapses at Holyoke, Chelsea veterans homes

Palmer named president and CEO of Newspapers of New England

NORTHAMPTON — Shawn Palmer, publisher of the Daily Hampshire Gazette, Greenfield Recorder and Athol Daily News, is set to add being president and chief executive officer of Newspapers of New England to his responsibilities. Palmer on July 5 officially succeeds Chuck Goodrich, who is retiring after five years in the role for the family-owned company […]

Hampshire College secures loan to keep teach-out on track through December

AMHERST — A summer and fall teach-out, which should ensure remaining Hampshire College students will be able to either complete or make progress on their degrees before the campus closes, will continue as planned after the college secured a loan from a philanthropic partner. The trustees over the weekend voted to maintain the teach-out after […]

Sportsman's Corner: The new KTP

This writer, as readers well know, is a huge fan of the Kittery Trading Post and has been for quite some time. It opened in 1938 as a true trading post where trappers traded furs for needed gear and hunters and fishermen were major customers. Over time, the store has evolved into a “destination” for […]

Private road article defeated at Athol Annual Town Meeting

A citizen petition to amend Athol's bylaws to make the town responsible for the upkeep of private roads was defeated at the Annual Town Meeting. The proposed change called on the town to maintain all asphalt private roads in Athol, including the repair of potholes and road drainage issues. The Finance and Warrant Advisory Committee and the Board of Planning and Community Development both recommended against the article, citing the need for more comprehensive language and guidelines approved by the attorney general's office.

Fire causes heavy damage to two-family home in Winchendon

WINCHENDON – Fire heavily damaged a two-family home on Benjamin Street early Wednesday evening, according to the Winchendon Fire Department. The fire at 17 Benjamin St. was reported shortly before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, according to information provided by the department. Winchendon Fire Chief Thomas Smith said the first crew arriving on the scene encountered […]