Franklin County growers are cautiously optimistic after experiencing a "thinning frost" that could potentially damage their crops, but it is too early to tell the extent of the damage.

Saturday, April 18, saw the opening day of fishing at the Quabbin Reservoir. In this photo, fishers test their skills at Fishing Area 2 in New Salem. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News Sign up ...

Secretary of Education Stephen Zrike Jr. visited Franklin County Technical School on Monday to tour the aviation hangar and learn about the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program.

Orange has an opportunity to again elect leaders who will work to ensure that Orange makes the needed progress to once again thrive. Orange is in a defining moment. A moment that needs to build on its ...

Nicole Gough, a Selectboard member in Phillipston, is running for the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent 2nd Franklin District state Rep. Susannah Whipps, I-Athol, in the November election, ...

Mitch Grosky, a Selectboard and School Committee member, will undergo a kidney transplant today, with a former student from his days in the classroom donating the kidney.

Greenfield Community College faces a $2.86 million budget deficit, leading to proposed cuts that faculty argue will harm education quality.

Amanda Taylor testified in front of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to advocate for passage of ...

Hampshire College is closing, leaving students uncertain about their future. The college has faced financial challenges and declining enrollment.