Utilizing a $500,000 federal grant, the town has begun the process of evaluating 12 sites in town believed to qualify as brownfields. The town was awarded the grant through the U.S. Environmental ...

Athol's Selectboard approves agreement for Building Inspector Bob Legare to serve Royalston, providing increased inspection ...

Ralph C. Mahar Regional School has partnered with American International College to offer dual enrollment for students this school year, and has also installed a new turf field and track.

ATHOL – Town Manager Shaun Suhoski said a recent 20% increase in town employee health insurance premiums can be handled this ...

On the morning of Sept. 11, a recording of the names of the 2,977 victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks will be broadcast ...

If you find yourself in the position of having to find a unique gift for a friend or loved one, or just want to treat ...

Early Bird Birding with Jeff Johnstone ATHOL – Join Jeff Johnstone at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main St, ...

Overview: The University of Massachusetts has received a $3m grant from the National Science Foundation to create a unique program called Strengthening Healthcare Innovation through Nursing and ...

Target shooting can be fun. Whether it is punching holes in a target, sighting in a gun, or breaking clay targets, it is an activity that is a great way to spend some time on. What makes it even ...

A crash on Route 2 that occurred Monday morning and involving at least six vehicles is under investigation, according to the Massachusetts State Police. One female was transported to Athol Hospital ...

Overview: Rural lawmakers and advocates in Massachusetts are pushing for more support for microtransit systems, which provide flexible, on-demand ride services to remote areas. They argue that these ...

First responders, town officials and residents gathered Thursday morning at Athol Fire Station for a memorial service to honor those lost on Sept. 11, 2001. In addition, personnel from the Petersham ...