If you grew up in New England and happened to live in an extended farm family, the revolving seasons had a profound affect on ...

The Senate budget committee advanced a bill to reorganize the Cannabis Control Commission, double the amount of marijuana ...

Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School in Northampton has seen a 36% increase in enrollment over the last 11 years, ...

Six panels depicting the history and landscapes of Royalston were installed at the new pocket park in the town's South Village, which was built on the site of the former Pete & Henry's Restaurant and ...

This scenic view was photographed off of Bolton Road in Royalston. GREG VINE / For the Athol Daily News ...

State legislators are being urged to make changes to the state's Chapter 70 school finance formula to ensure rural school districts receive equitable funding, as the current formula does not reflect ...

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Athol Savings Bank and Cornerstone Bank have agreed to merge in early 2026, pending regulatory approval, to expand services, modernize technology, and improve access to local banking across central ...

The Board of Planning and Community Development has unanimously recommended passage of two zoning changes at Monday's Special ...

AMHERST — The UMass men’s basketball team bounced back after a loss in its first game of the season to Marshall earlier in ...

The Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation (TSSAF) has significantly reduced tree stand accidents through education, promotion and best practices, resulting in a 42.8% reduction in tree stand falls ...

The Health Resource Service Administration (HRSA) has awarded the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region a $300,000 grant to fund The Archway Program, which aims to reduce ...