Communication is the focus for the Franklin Tech boys basketball team heading into the new season. After a down season last year, the Eagles are hyper-focused on improving that aspect of their game ...

The way last season ended cut deep for the Franklin Tech girls basketball team. One game to secure a state tournament bid ended in a last second loss. But the wound healed without a scar as the Eagles ...

High school students would take end-of-course tests designed, administered and scored by the state under new graduation ...

U.S. Rep Jim McGovern has joined two other members of Congress in introducing a bipartisan resolution that would block the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump from engaging in “hostilities ...

FRCOG is launching an economic impact study to project the potential benefits of the proposed 140-mile Northern Tier Passenger Rail, which would connect Boston to North Adams and revive a route that ...

Senate President Karen Spilka has identified housing and health care as priority issues for 2026, while also addressing ...

The Massachusetts Legislature is considering a bill that would require police officers to follow stricter investigative protocols when a death involves a victim with a history of domestic violence, ...

Overview: The Selectboard in Athol has approved plans to store propane tanks for the Residences at the Park housing project, which will provide heat for on-site construction at the former Bigelow and ...

The Athol Bird and Nature Club has released its 2026 "Birds and Nature of the North Quabbin" calendar, featuring photos of local birds, animals, and plants, as well as nature notes, trivia questions, ...

Overview: A 69-page report by the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism has been approved unanimously, recommending mandatory anti-bias education, a statewide bias reporting ...

Organizations across Franklin County and the North Quabbin region are offering free meals on Thanksgiving to ensure that ...

The Community One Stop for Growth program has awarded $8 million in grant funding to Franklin County, supporting 15 housing and infrastructure projects, including the Evergreen Circle at Care Drive ...