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Franklin Tech celebrates 50th anniversary with attractions and sporting events

TURNERS FALLS — A carnival type atmosphere blanketed the Franklin County Technical School campus on Saturday, as the school celebrated its 50th anniversary with an assortment of fun activities and sporting events. “Obviously it’s a good turnout,” Franklin Tech Athletic Director/Dean of Students Joe Gamache said. “We have a lot of volunteer support between the […]

H.S. football: Franklin Tech caps anniversary celebration with win over Frontier

TURNERS FALLS — The Franklin Tech football team capped a festive and joyous day on campus with a 42-0 win over Frontier Regional on Saturday night. The game was the sixth and final contest of the day celebrating the school’s 50th anniversary. Franklin Tech forced two turnovers in the opening frame and turned the first […]

UMass football: T.Y. Harding propels Minutemen past Stonehill, 36-14

AMHERST — Three games, three wins. What seemed like wishful thinking just a few weeks ago is now reality after the UMass football team beat Stonehill, 36-14, at McGuirk Alumni Field on Saturday afternoon. The victory moves the Minutemen to 3-0, the best start since 2007 and best since joining the FBS ranks in 2011. […]

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Mud ball legislation on a roll: Push for designation as state sedimentary structure makes key progress

The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation to designate the Jurassic armored mud ball as an official state symbol, a move supported by geologist Richard Little and currently awaiting action in the Senate.