Athol Select Board approves removal, sale of Bates Powers Dam

GCC to train weatherization technicians using modified shipping containers

Greenfield Community College is set to relaunch its weatherization technician training program next month following the installation of new specialized labs housed in shipping containers.

McGovern unveils bill to rein in seed monopolies

U.S. Congressmen Jim McGovern and Greg Casar introduced the Fair Seeds for Farmers Act, a bill seeking to limit seed patents and protect farmers' rights to save and share seeds from large agricultural conglomerates.

Markey’s bill to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians blocked

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey vowed to continue fighting for Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders after U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt blocked a legislative attempt to extend the program's protections.

Athol Police Logs, July 25, 2026

Friday, July 3 11:26 a.m. Police were called about a party possibly under the influence, described as a white male, with possibly pink pants, a backpack and a hat. 12:30 p.m. A party called to report a possible scam. A male party is renting out a listed building and the caller believes he may not be the owner. 12:41 p.m. A party reported an […]

Taste of Community fundraiser to be held Sunday at Athol's Uptown Common

ATHOL – The Community Bridge Fund will host the Taste of Community fundraiser Sunday at Uptown Common to benefit local families and individuals in need. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature tacos, desserts, refreshing treats and live music. Organizers encourage visitors to bring lawn chairs or picnic […]