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Athol Daily News The Athol Daily News has been serving the interests of the North Quabbin Community of Central and Western Massachusetts for over 84 years.

The Athol Daily News has been serving the interests of the North Quabbin Community since 1934 and been family owned and operated for many decades. Towns under our current coverage area include Athol, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, New Salem, Wendell, Warwick and Erving.

10/10/2025

Franklin County schools experienced a drop in MCAS scores this year, with results continuing to fall below pre-pandemic learning levels for most schools.

10/10/2025

Only 39% of eighth graders across the state met or exceeded expectations on the first-ever MCAS civics exam, with Pioneer Valley Regional School being the only school in Franklin County to surpass the state average.

10/10/2025

Several road projects in and around downtown Athol, including School Street, Tunnel Street, Ridge Avenue, and the alphabets, are expected to be completed by mid-November, with a total cost of approximately $700,000 funded by a combination of state and local funds.

10/09/2025

The Northwestern District Attorney's Office identified Robert Szabo, 63, of Connecticut as being the skydiver who died three days after he was involved in a skydiving accident at Orange Municipal Airport Saturday, Oct. 4. According to Jumptown Skydiving, the company with whom Szabo took his final ju...

10/09/2025

ATHOL — A 46-year-old man is facing eight charges after he allegedly threatened to kill another individual with a knife in Athol. According to the Athol Police Department, Curtis Payne has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (knife); assault and battery on a person over age 60/disabl...

10/09/2025

State Sen. Jo Comerford and Rep. Susannah Whipps met with the Selectboard to discuss the state's $61 billion budget and the impact of federal cuts on the next fiscal year, which will be challenging due to the potential for real Medicaid cuts and a decrease in revenue.

10/08/2025

The word "crisis" is often used to describe the housing situation in western Massachusetts, and now a first-of-its-kind study compiling data from the region's four counties can back up the claim. The study, "Building Homes, Building Futures," released last week, found that rents increased by 35% in....

10/08/2025

Athol parking meters have resumed ATHOL—With the completion of the Crescent Street bridge project and the re-opening of Crescent Street, free parking along Main and Exchange streets has come to an end. As of Wednesday, Oct. 8, motorists are required to feed the parking meters at 50 cents per hour....

10/08/2025

The Orange Selectboard has authorized the town administrator to explore joining the state-offered health insurance program, Group Insurance Commission (GIC), to potentially save money.

10/08/2025

Flannel season is here, and we’re celebrating in style! 🍁 Join us Saturday, October 18th from 3–8PM at The Cidery for our 2nd Annual Flannel Festival — complete with hard cider flights & pints, delicious eats from The Brew Barn and TimberFire, and even axe throwing with Dragon Academy Games of Skill by Oneail FX! 🪓

Stick around for the Sunset Flannel Fashion Show at 6PM (with prizes!) and soak in all the cozy fall vibes with us.🍎

10/08/2025

It's pumpkin season!🎃 Pick the perfect carving pumpkin, grab a few minis or fun gourds, and bring a little fall magic home to decorate!

10/08/2025

Every household should have a fire escape plan, working smoke detectors, and a portable fire extinguisher. Follow these tips on how to use a fire extinguisher safely. ⁠
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