H.S. football: Mahar ends losing streak to Athol with 21-12 win

Athol Select Board receives update on Rabbit Run Rail Trail

ATHOL – At a recent Select Board meeting, Planning and Development Director Eric Smith provided an update on the ongoing development of the Rabbit Run Rail Trail. The trail, once completed, would run 6.2 miles from the New Salem border to downtown Athol. The proposed bike/pedestrian trail generally follows the rail bed of the old […]

‘Every day we think about them’: Families still healing 10 years after Orange double homicide

A decade after the 2016 home invasion that killed Thomas Harty and Joanna Fisher, their families are honoring their legacies through community involvement and personal tributes.

From Global to Local: Coral reefs: ‘rainforests of the sea’

No longer can we conceive of the climate crisis as an issue solely of higher temperatures and extreme storms, without also centering on the cascade of its fatal effects on vital ecosystems. First, among these may be the death of ancient, magnificent coral reefs and the vast marine life dependent on them, causing severe human […]

Western Mass. residents urge Healey to intervene in Eversource plan

More than 500 residents from 46 municipalities have petitioned Gov. Maura Healey to intervene against Eversource's planned tree removal project, arguing that the utility's vegetation management program threatens environmentally sensitive habitats.

Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Welcome to the club, George

Good morning! This afternoon at the French King Restaurant in Erving, George Francis Bush will be feted for his longevity and ability to remain relevant. Acting as his own press agent, he’s kept track of how many times he’s mentioned in this column which was 56 the last time he called to kid me about […]