Athol Little League honors late board member Shaun Sherman

My Turn: A tipping point for our schools — Choose our own destiny or wait for Superman?

The phrase “waiting for Superman” evokes a superhero swooping in to solve a problem regular folks have been unable, or unwilling, to solve themselves. Ironically, the acclaimed documentary of that name details one school system’s struggle to provide the equitable education young people deserve. That notion looms in the background as the Mohawk Trail and […]

My Turn: A tipping point for our schools — Choose our own destiny or wait for Superman?

The phrase “waiting for Superman” evokes a superhero swooping in to solve a problem regular folks have been unable, or unwilling, to solve themselves. Ironically, the acclaimed documentary of that name details one school system’s struggle to provide the equitable education young people deserve. That notion looms in the background as the Mohawk Trail and […]

Athol backs Republican candidates for governor

In the contest for governor and lieutenant governor, Athol chose Republicans Mike Minogue and Shawn Oliver over Democratic incumbents Maura Healey and Kim Driscoll by a margin of 13 votes, 1,981 to 1,968. In other contested races, however, voters in Athol stuck with the incumbents. Democrat Edward Markey saw more support over Republican John Deaton […]

Lori Streeter elected Franklin County sheriff with 22,181 votes

Lori Streeter is poised to become the permanent leader of the Franklin County Jail and House of Correction after securing a significant vote lead over opponents Jon Hall and Gary Gagnon.

Orange fire displaces five, kills dog

A house on Packard Road in Orange was destroyed by a two-alarm fire on Tuesday night, resulting in one resident being hospitalized for smoke inhalation and a suspected canine fatality.