Montague Notebook: Nov. 21, 2025

Orange man injured after motorcycle strikes bear in Petersham

A 71-year-old man was seriously injured and airlifted to UMass Memorial Medical Center after his motorcycle collided with a bear on Route 122 in Petersham on Saturday morning.

Lake Pleasant basement fire likely caused by lithium-ion battery, chief says

Firefighters extinguished a basement fire at a Lake Pleasant home on Monday afternoon that was reportedly caused by a lithium-ion battery.

H.S. girls volleyball preview: Local teams back on the court

There were some state tournament appearances and wins for local volleyball squads last season. Some significant coaching changed took place. Anna Duquette takes over in Athol, while Abby Loynd takes the reins in Turners Falls. Brian Campbell is now the coach in Greenfield. In Buckland, Bob Mastorakis takes over the Mohawk Trail squad who won […]

In time for 25th anniversary of 9/11, Colrain's 'Glowing Glory' memorial is lit again

Residents and officials in Colrain gathered on Friday to celebrate the relighting of the "Glowing Glory" 9/11 memorial flag.

Bulletin Board: Franklin County Bulldogs move to 2-0

The Franklin County Bulldogs went on the road and beat Quabbin, 24-0, at Benjamin Roach Field in Hardwick on Sept. 13. The Bulldogs started the scoring with a 65-yard touchdown run from Avery Lococo. The Bulldogs scored a second time when Lococo hit Dayzar Crapps with a 20-yard touchdown pass to increase the lead to 12-0. […]