Health insurers blame high drug costs for double-digit premium hikes in Massachusetts

'Celebrating the things that unite us': Trial Court marks 10th annual Cultural Appreciation Week

Franklin County celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Trial Court's Cultural Appreciation Week with a series of events featuring diverse speakers, musical performances and community resources at the Franklin County Justice Center in Greenfield.

Speed dating-style session helps voters prep for nine ballot questions

The League of Women Voters of Franklin County held a speed dating-style information session at Greenfield Community College to educate voters about the nine ballot questions appearing on the upcoming Nov. 3 ballot.

Indivisible North Quabbin holds rally to encourage early voting

ORANGE – Around 200 people showed up for Saturday’s “No Kings – Vote Early Block Party,” held at Memorial Park in Orange, according to Ruth Suyanaga, a member of the steering committee of Indivisible North Quabbin (INQ), which organized the event. This was the fourth such rally held by INQ in Orange since President Donald […]

‘Shop, share, show up’: Chamber breakfast explores downtown scene in Franklin County

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce hosted a discussion featuring expert Matt Wagner and local leaders to explore national trends and regional strategies for revitalizing downtown areas in a post-COVID landscape.

Athol committee focuses on minor private road repairs for draft bylaw

ATHOL – Voters at the Nov. 9 Special Town Meeting will be asked to decide on the town’s responsibility for the upkeep of private roads, however, the article to be presented will deal solely with minor road repairs. At its meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14, the Private Roads Bylaw Advisory Committee were presented with several […]