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 ...

Two weeks since the start of the fall semester, Greenfield Community College students are dusting off their textbooks and returning to class with the introduction of two new programs. This year, the ...

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: Seven local historical societies in the North Quabbin area will participate in the North Quabbin History Tour on September 21, showcasing the unique history of the region. Visitors will have ...

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.

The Athol-Orange Rotary Club celebrated its 100th anniversary with a dinner at the historic Revival Wheeler Mansion, gathering members, past presidents and community guests. The celebration, held on ...

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

Community Action Pioneer Valley is launching the "Clare Higgins Fund for Community Resilience" to support its work in providing low-income households with stability, as federal funding for human ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...