Members of Village Neighbors, a group that helps older residents live independently at home as long as possible, socialize at New Salem Preserves while drinking cider and taking in the views recently.

Mary Kenney PETERSHAM, MA - Mary Kenney, age 77, a native of Petersham, died quietly in her sleep on October 13, 2025 at Alliance Health in Baldwinville. She was born in Ware on June 17, 1948, the ...

ORANGE, MA – Melody B. (Bassingthwaite) Bourque, 72, of East River Street, died late Friday night, October 10, 2025 at Athol Hospital. Born in Holden on August 5, 1953, she was the daughter of the ...

ROYALSTON—Author Allen Young of Royalston has released his 15th book, “From the Octagon/people•places•news•views,” a compilation of his previously published vignettes, accounts, and opinion pieces ...

Governor Maura Healey has ordered the Department of Public Utilities to review all gas and electric bill charges to reduce or eliminate any that do not provide a benefit to ratepayers, in an effort to ...

Massachusetts cities and towns are facing a financial crisis due to increasing costs, stagnant state aid and limits on taxation, according to a new report from the Massachusetts Municipal Association.

Juniper Holmes, director of the JaDuke Driving School in Turners Falls, with one of their vehicles. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ Sign up for the Athol Daily News' morning newsletter and get essential news ...

ORANGE — Four Fisher Hill Elementary School students are heading to Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, but it won’t be to check out Drake Maye’s progress as the New England Patriots quarterback.