Ralph C. Mahar Regional School Honor Roll, Second Quarter

Montague and Gill Notebook: Sept. 21, 2026

Deadline looms for Montague Soapbox Race sign-ups TURNERS FALLS — The deadline to register for the Sept. 27 Montague Soapbox Race is Tuesday, Sept. 22. Online registration is available at montaguesoapboxraces.com/x/18/2026-Montague-Soapbox-RACER-Application. A soapbox cart building party was held at Nova Motorcycles on Sept. 12. Montague Soapbox Race committee members Scott Murphy, Thom Bullock and Mik […]

Susannah Whipps seeks reelection to 2nd Franklin District seat

State Rep. Susannah Whipps is seeking reelection to represent the 2nd Franklin District as an unenrolled candidate in the upcoming Nov. 3 general election.

Comic book fans, unite: Ninth Western Massachusetts Comic Book Show coming to Franklin County Fairgrounds

The Western Massachusetts Comic Book Show is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Wisdom Way fairgrounds in Greenfield.

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 […]