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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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Author and longtime resident Allen Young will visit the Phinehas S. Newton Library on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. to share stories from his new book, “From the Octagon: People, Places, News, Views.” ...