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

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

Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Kiame Mahaniah visited three western Massachusetts towns on Monday ...

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 ...

Due to the federal government shutdown, 12,000 Franklin County residents will see reduced SNAP benefits this month, prompting ...

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 ...

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 Northwestern District Attorney's Office identified the man who is believed to have fatally fallen out of a tree while ...

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 ...

Songer ATHOL, MA - Marie M. Songer, 94, of Old Keene Rd died peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Marie was born February 15, 1931 to Hyacinthe and Anna (Savoy) Duguay ...

These reader-submitted photos show the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, above Athol Tuesday evening. CONTRIBUTED ...

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