Dick Chaisson News Today

A few years ago, while browsing in a used bookstore, I found a copy of Dick Chaisson’s “Hometown Chronicles.” Chaisson is a gifted writer and local historian. We left Athol in 1967 and do not get back very much. It contains several of his...

ATHOL — On Wednesday morning, a number of Heywood Healthcare officials, local legislators, area residents, and family and friends gathered near the main entrance of Athol Hospital to honor two local men who, over the years, have dedicated a great deal...

With the warmer weather, historical societies are reopening for the summer season. Whether you are interested in quilting, the lost Quabbin towns, antique vehicles, or something else altogether, the societies offer a wide variety of historical items...