The Selectboard is considering next steps following the resignation of Police Chief Steven Flis, just a week after he was sworn in. At the Selectboard meeting on Tuesday, April 7, it was announced ...

Jacob Bassett and Katie Babineau won the men's and women's overall titles at the Big Cheese 5K, while many participants enjoyed the event and supported the Athol Area YMCA.

Peregrine falcons, blackpoll warblers and northern parulas are among birds listed in the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act that have perished since 2023 after flying into buildings on the ...

With the first days of the 2026 Massachusetts Turkey Hunting Season now in sight, stories are pouring in from eastern Massachusetts regarding how wild turkeys are taking over in cities and towns like ...

Once an employee at a large grocery store, Ben Jankowski soured on corporate business practices during the COVID-19 pandemic when the company cut employee benefits. So he began to make an exit ...

Patrick T. RudzikMethuen, MA - On April 8, 2026, a bright light was extinguished as Patrick Thomas Rudzik left this world. Born on December 12, 1991, in Greenfield, MA, Patrick was a beacon of ...

Overview: MassWildlife will stock over 400,000 trout in 450 lakes, ponds, rivers and streams across 264 towns in ...

Erving Police Department moves closer to full staffing with new appointment and an agreement with Franklin County Sheriff's Office for support.

Tony Alario, owner of the TNT Co-op Mall in Athol, has commissioned a pair of miniature canoe paddles to be awarded to the team that draws number 33 in the River Rat Race.

The Planning Board heard a student presentation on a survey of residents' experiences with nighttime lighting in Athol, and discussed potential changes such as lighting shields and motion sensors to ...

Federal judge rules against Trump's attempt to cut funding for public broadcasting, citing First Amendment protections. A win for free speech.