Community Canvas returns to Athol with End of Summer Festival

Sportsman's Corner: Surplus antlerless permit process a snap

After the announcement of the results of the MassWildlife Antlerless Deer Permit allocation process, it was obvious that things have changed. Due to the increase in deer numbers in many of the state’s management zones, coupled with a significant decrease in hunter participation, a majority of the zones ended up issuing permits to all applicants. […]

Pioneer Valley forestland: 1,200-plus acres across six towns permanently conserved

AMHERST — More than 1,200 acres of forestland throughout the region, including over 200 acres in Pelham, Westhampton and Williamsburg, are being donated to the Kestrel and Mount Grace land trusts for permanent conservation by an affiliate of The Lyme Timber Company. The timberland properties are on 12 parcels that Lyme bought from W.D. Cowls […]

Ribbon cut for Mill Brook Crossing in Athol

ATHOL – Local and state officials cut the ribbon to Mill Brook Crossing, formerly Lord Pond Plaza, the final step in a project that began in 2020. The event marked the completion of the years-long, $3 million effort to transform the center’s parking lot from six acres of moisture-impervious, heat-reflecting blacktop into “a greener, safer, […]

Source to Sea Cleanup celebrates 30 years

Organizers of the 30th annual Source to Sea Cleanup say more than 120 volunteer groups have signed up to remove waste from the Connecticut River watershed during the event scheduled for Sept. 18 and 19. The Green River Cleanup is slated for the following weekend.

H.S. Roundup: Athol boys soccer triumphs over Mohawk

BUCKLAND — The Mohawk Trail Regional boys soccer team held a brief lead, but eventually lost to Athol, 3-1, on Wednesday afternoon. It was the first lead of the season for the revamped varsity program. “We are moving the ball better,” Mohawk coach Jake Thurber said. “We are playing with a little more confidence, which […]