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Times Past: Dec. 17, 2020 Winter in the Country: A Currier and Ives postcard Published: 12/16/2020 4:37:39 PM Modified: 12/16/2020 4:37:30 PM 1995 The 4th Christmas Chinese Auction was held recently in Dept. 8 at Starretts. The 176 items, donated by Starrett employees and local businesses, netted $3,525. Proceeds are distributed equally between the Athol Santa Fund, Orange Santa Fund and Children’s Hospital, Boston. ■The Athol Santa Fund received a boost of $342 to bring the total to $3,121. The goal is $11,000. ■Merchants in downtown Athol will offer late-night shopping Friday night, when many of the stores will stay open until 10 p.m. to accommodate last-minute shoppers. Armed with a cache of candy canes, Santa will also be on Main Street to visit with shoppers and businesses. Christmas carolers will circulate along Main Street. ....