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

At the Special Town Meeting, an article seeking nearly $17 million to construct an addition to the fire station was defeated, while an article to impose a 6% local excise tax on rental rooms was also ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The board voted to maintain the single tax rate for the town of Athol, which will see a slight reduction over last year, despite the option to split the rate and increase taxes on ...