Sportsman's Corner: Boats defined

Letting it fly: Golfer Bill Wonkka wins car with hole-in-one at fundraiser for senior center

NORTHAMPTON — A hole-in-one is the ultimate accomplishment in the game of golf given its rarity and level of difficulty to accomplish… that is, for most amateur golfers. Bill Wonkka, of Templeton, earned an ace at last month’s Swing for Seniors 3 fundraiser golf tournament, to benefit the Northampton Senior Center, at Saint Anne Country […]

Sportsman's Corner: Boats defined

There are a couple of expressions commonly used by boat owners. One is “A boat is a hole in the water where you throw money” and another is “The two happiest days in a boat owners’ life are the day you buy the boat the day you sell it” Boat ownership does have its challenges, […]

Athol Library receives laptops, tablets through $250K state grant

ATHOL – The Athol Public Library has received a grant through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute’s Connected and Online Program that provided 150 laptops and tablet computers to help Massachusetts residents access education, employment and health care services online. Library Director Jean Shaughnessy said the grant provided the library with 100 laptops, 50 tablets and other […]

State shines spotlight on 250 farm-to-school initiatives, including 21 locally

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources has released 250 snapshots of farm-to-school initiatives, including 21 programs in Franklin County and North Quabbin, to highlight how Massachusetts schools and organizations are incorporating local food into their curriculum and providing hands-on learning experiences.

Sounds Local: Embarking on a new era: Punch Brothers to debut some all-instrumental material at Tree House Brewing Company

When the Punch Brothers take the Summer Stage at the Tree House Brewing Company in South Deerfield on Tuesday, July 21 at 7 p.m., audiences will have the chance to hear the progressive string band as they embark on a new era. This show will mark the band’s first local show with their new band […]