As Democratic Socialists gain ground nationally, a local chapter is growing too

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 […]

Templeton Café and Pub receives $50K loan for expansion

TEMPLETON – The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation [NCDMC] announced in August its approval of a $50,000 microloan for Templeton Café and Pub as owners Denise and Jeffrey Raymond work to expand the business. The Raymonds took ownership of the café on Feb. 2, fulfilling a longtime goal for Denise Raymond, who said she had […]

Athol Police Logs Aug. 21 – Sept. 7, 2026

Friday, Aug. 21 8:25 a.m. – Caller is reporting stop sign at Sanders Street and South Athol Road looks snapped at the base and is leaning. Officer states it appears that someone just pulled on the sign. Officer straightened sign and it is fine. 10:15 a.m. – Caller reporting his mother’s cell phone was stolen […]

Quabbin Days Photo Contest invites residents to capture the region

A free photography workshop at the New Salem Public Library will kick off a month-long regional photo contest, Quabbin Days Photo Contest.  Residents of Athol, Belchertown, New Salem and Pelham are invited to grab their cameras or smartphones and capture what makes the Quabbin Region so special as part of this month-long photography event being held […]

Kathe Geist: The ironies and lessons of 9/11

At the risk of sounding irreverent, I have to say I am relieved that our 25th 9/11 anniversary has finally passed. I am not sure what remembering the sadness, the horror, and uncertainty of that day accomplishes except to divert us from the ongoing crises we are living through. Climate change continues to wreak havoc on lives, homes, […]