Despite statewide decline, opioid deaths remain level in Franklin County, North Quabbin

Farmworkers hope pay bill emerges in late-session legislative harvest

Farmworkers are hoping lawmakers will advance legislation that raises their pay almost 50% to match the state minimum wage and grants them overtime.

My Turn: Democracy on a rainy day in Wendell

On a recent gray, rainy Saturday morning, with the temperature hovering around 43 degrees, I found myself driving the winding roads through Sunderland, North Leverett into Wendell. As I entered town, American flags hung from utility poles, stirring gently in the damp breeze. Ahead stood the white Town Hall, modest and unassuming, the kind of […]

My Turn: A stolen flag and stolen right

There was a troubling incident last week during the regular standout held in Gill at the intersection of Route 2, Main Road, and the Turners Falls bridge. A large man appeared in front of the protesters yelling a profanity at a woman and telling her she “can’t disrespect the flag.” The man yanked the flag […]

Montague, Erving and Gill Notebook: June 12, 2026

Meeting to discuss fire truck purchase MONTAGUE CENTER — The Montague Center Fire District Prudential Committee will meet on Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m. at the Montague Center Fire Station, 28 Old Sunderland Road, to learn about plans to purchase a new 3,000-gallon tanker. This is an informational meeting on the proposed purchase to […]

Three decades, one mission: Relay For Life unites Franklin County residents in fight against cancer

Relay For Life has been a tradition in Franklin County for three decades, bringing the community together to celebrate cancer survivors, honor those who have been lost and raise money to support the fight against cancer.