Speaking of Nature: The night 1.22 billion birds filled the skies: A rare pine warbler sighting

Minogue coasts past Shortsleeve, will face Gov. Healey

Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Minogue defeated businessman Brian Shortsleeve in the Massachusetts Republican primary on Tuesday night and will face incumbent Gov. Maura Healey in the general election.

US Sen. Ed Markey fends off challenge from Moulton in Democratic primary

Sen. Ed Markey secured the Democratic nomination for a third term in the Massachusetts Senate primary, defeating challenger Seth Moulton in an election defined by debates over generational change.

Franklin County primary voters have their say at the polls

Franklin County residents cast their ballots in various Democratic and Republican state primary races for the 1st Franklin District, U.S. Senate, 1st Congressional District and Governor's Council.

H.S. golf preview: Franklin Tech primed for success

Expect big things from the Franklin Tech golf team this season. The Eagles won a share of their league championship the past two seasons and finished tied for third at the Western Mass. tournament in last year’s postseason. Franklin Tech has the numbers, with 14 players on the varsity roster. 23 players in all tried […]

Hirsch withdraws from Orange town manager contract negotiations

Stephanie Hirsch has withdrawn from contract negotiations for the position of Orange's first town manager, forcing the Selectboard to go back to the drawing board in its search for the new chief administrative officer.