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DA to announce breakthrough in 1989 unsolved homicide
GREENFIELD – Authorities have scheduled for Thursday morning a press conference to announce a major breakthrough in the effort to identify human remains found in Warwick in 1989.Northwestern District Attorney David E. Sullivan, First Assistant...
Partnership hopes to address Lake Ellis stormwater runoff
ATHOL – Steps are being taken to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff that makes its way into Lake Ellis.Planning and Development Director Eric Smith told members of the Lake Ellis Watershed Management Partnership that the town plans to apply for a...
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Sports
Softball: Greenfield puts up 9-spot in the 8th inning to knock off rival Turners 11-2 in extra-inning thriller (PHOTOS)
TURNERS FALLS — Add another chapter to the storied rivalry between Greenfield and Turners Falls. The two softball teams met Wednesday night for the second time in five days — Greenfield won the first game 3-2 — and another pitching duel ensued between...
Softball: Franklin Tech's Hannah Gilbert records 100th career hit in win over Pioneer
High schools: Greenfield, Pioneer track earn wins over Athol (PHOTOS)
High Schools: Sam Connors pitches Mahar past Smith Vocational, 1-0
Bulletin board: Greenfield Post 81 American Legion baseball tryouts begin this weekendOpinion
Kathy Sylvester: Vote for expertise on May 6
Deerfield residents have a choice for Select Board: a seasoned veteran member of the board who has brought millions in grants to our town and has years of experience getting things done to better our community, or someone with no experience in the...
Michelle Caruso: Questions candidate’s judgment after 1980s police training incident
Shirley and Mike Majewski: Vote for Blake Gilmore
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Police Logs
Athol Police Logs: March 12 to March 19
ATHOL POLICE LOGSTuesday, March 126:45 p.m. - Male party into the lobby regarding a shop vac he lent to someone and they are refusing to give it back. Party was advised of his options. Attempted to contact involved party, negative contact, a voicemail...
Athol Police Logs: Feb 19 to Feb. 27
Athol Police Log Feb. 4-18
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Arts & Life
Sounds Local: Broadway star returns to Greenfield for concert: Kevin Duda to sing with Franklin County Community Chorus this Sunday
There’s nothing like the powerful sound of voices joining together in song, and you can experience that when The Franklin County Community Chorus celebrates its 10th anniversary with a concert on Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m. at the Greenfield High School...
Sharing the gift of spring: The tradition of making May Baskets for May Day
Tips for planning a successful garden: Creating a healthy garden is all about maintaining good habits
Speaking of Nature: Bird of my dreams, it’s you: Spotting a White-tailed Tropicbird on our cruise in Bermuda
Embracing both new and old: Da Camera Singers celebrates 50 years in the best way they know howObituaries
Donald W. Watts
Athol, MA - Donald W. Watts, age 94, of Athol passed away at Heywood Hospital after an illness. Donald was born on May 30, 1929 in Gardner to the late Ralph W. and Mary Louise (Pfaff) Watts. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy durin... remainder of obit for Donald W. Watts
Rodney B. Freeman
Rodney B. "Rod" Freeman Athol, MA - Rodney B. Freeman, 93, of Bradenton, FL, passed away on November 4, 2023. He was born on March 23, 1930, the son of the late James and Doris Freeman of Barre, MA. Rodney was raised on the family dairy ... remainder of obit for Rodney B. Freeman
Forrest John Clingerman
BLUFFTON, OH - Forrest John Clingerman, 52, passed away April 21, 2024, at his home in Ohio. Forrest was born January 29, 1972 in Terre Haute, IN, to parents John and Claire (Spaulding) Clingerman. He grew up in the midwest but came ... remainder of obit for Forrest John Clingerman
Donna Leonard
Phillipston , MA - On April 20, 2024 Donna J. (Pattison) Leonard, age 76 of Phillipston Mass, was called home to be with the Lord after a brief but intense battle with colon cancer. Donna was born to Harold and Sarah (Clarke) Pattison,... remainder of obit for Donna Leonard
