University of Massachusetts Amherst professor Bethany Bradley testified before state legislators about the detriments of ...

Organizations across Franklin County and the North Quabbin region are offering free meals on Thanksgiving to ensure that ...

During the first week of the two-week shotgun deer hunting season in Massachusetts, successful hunters are required to check all deer at a biological check station. Again this year, the Orange Gun ...

Campaigns backing at least 10 of the 44 filed ballot question proposals believe they’re still in the running to make it onto the 2026 ballot, while the majority of petitions have died before the ...

Fall is here and with it comes the phenomenon of lake turnover, which is essential for a healthy ecosystem, as well as the end of upland bird season and the start of shotgun and black powder deer ...

Overview: Amherst officials have confirmed that water pressure was an issue during the firefighting efforts to combat the ...

This month kicked off with a federal government shutdown that resulted in the loss of  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for 12,000 Franklin County Residents. In an effort to ...

A coalition is attempting to get a referendum on the November 2026 ballot to end adult-use recreational marijuana in Massachusetts, while preserving medical usage, and is cautiously optimistic about ...

Overview: A bill to establish a minimum wage of $25 per hour for enhanced care workers has been proposed in Massachusetts, with support from health care workers and SEIU Local 509. A hearing also ...

Lt. Ben Goody of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office was awarded a Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association's Deputy Sheriff of the Year award for his exceptional courage and dedication during an ...

A small cabin is reflected in Tully Pond in Orange on a still late fall day. PAUL FRANZ / Staff Photo ...

Max Bowen is the editor of the Athol Daily News, and can be reached at mbowen@atholdailynews.com and 413-930-4074. He’s worked in media since 2003 as a correspondent, reporter, photographer and editor ...