Orange Council on Aging suspends van service

New restaurant in Athol offers Acadian cuisine

ATHOL – A new restaurant, The Little Kitchen Café, has opened near the Uptown Common in Athol, and in addition to New England breakfast and lunch, offers traditional Acadian dishes. The business is located at 1493 Main St., which used to be home to another diner, but otherwise has been vacant for years. Owner Cindy […]

Commission unveils 2026 Rural Policy Plan at State House

The Rural Policy Advisory Commission (RPAC) unveiled its 2026 Rural Policy Plan at the Statehouse on Friday, Oct. 23. This document serves as a five-year plan.

Business hopefuls will make their pitch at the Athol Business Showcase

ATHOL – At the upcoming Small Business Showcase, five local entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas to three judges in the hopes of winning $10,000. The event takes place on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Memorial Hall at Athol Town Hall and is part of the Remaking Main Street campaign coordinated […]

Massachusetts residents to decide practicality, feasibility of same-day voter registration through Question 4

Massachusetts voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether to approve Ballot Question 4, an initiative seeking to allow eligible residents to register to vote on Election Day.

Athol YMCA food pantry responds to growing need

ATHOL – Starting from a closet with basic items to opening a grocery store-style food pantry; the Athol Area YMCA is growing its reach to help the community at a time when the need is high. “We’re pulling in 10-30 new people per week….” said Laurie Saisa, child care service director and food pantry director […]