Mitch Grosky, a member of the Selectboard and School Committee in Athol, will undergo a kidney transplant on Tuesday, with a former student from his teaching days in Harvard acting as the donor.

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.

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.

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, ...

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 ...

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

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

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

Overview: Athol's Town Manager, Shaun Suhoski, has proposed a two-year, two-phase plan to address the town's $1.78 million deficit, which includes using the town's free cash and cutting $352,000 from ...

Hometown Harvest, a new cannabis retailer in Athol, opened on April 11th and is owned by six local partners who aim to provide quality products at an affordable price.

Mary H. BeasleyDeerfield, MA - Mary H. Beasley, born September 2, 1949, in Oxford, N.C., graced this world with her vibrant spirit for over 76 years.Mary's life was a testament to resilience, grace, ...