If you grew up in New England and happened to live in an extended farm family, the revolving seasons had a profound affect on ...

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

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 ...

The Senate budget committee advanced a bill to reorganize the Cannabis Control Commission, double the amount of marijuana ...

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 ...

The Special Town Meeting in Athol was postponed to Nov. 24 due to a lack of quorum, with only 54 people attending, and officials are working to ensure a higher turnout to pass six articles on the ...

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 ...

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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 ...