Four years after fatal crash, ‘Charlie’s law’ still stalled

Victim in fatal crash on Athol's Tower Road identified

ATHOL — The victim in a fatal crash last week has been identified as Irene Murray, 75, of Baldwinville, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. Murray was struck by a vehicle on Monday, Aug. 17, at approximately 3:20 p.m. in the area of 147 Tower Road in Athol. The preliminary investigation indicates that the incident […]

‘We definitely support each other’: Benefit raises money for Wendell man whose home burned down

The Wendell community gathered at Deja Brew Cafe & Pub for a fundraiser to assist 84-year-old resident Robert Bowers after his historic home was destroyed by a fire on July 2.

Poll shows Massachusetts voters behind most ballot questions

A recent UMass/WCVB poll indicates that Massachusetts voters favor expanding public records access but oppose repealing recreational marijuana legalization ahead of the November ballot.

Residents learn about 9 ballot questions ahead of November vote

Franklin County residents attended an information session on Friday to learn about the nine ballot questions appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Motorcycle operator injured in crash on New Salem Road in Petersham

PETERSHAM – A motorcycle operator was LifeFlighted to an area hospital following a two-vehicle crash on New Salem Road Saturday. The crash occurred at the intersection of New Salem Road, West Street, and West Road in Petersham Saturday, Aug. 22, at around 1 p.m. The operator of the motorcycle was LifeFlighted to UMass/Memorial Hospital in […]