Athol backs Republican candidates for governor

Lori Streeter takes commanding lead in Franklin County sheriff’s race

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.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey secures reelection to second term over GOP challenger Mike Minogue

Democratic Gov. Maura Healey secured a second term by defeating Republican challenger Mike Minogue in a decisive victory, according to early unofficial tallies following the close of polls.

AP: Markey will win another six years in U.S. Senate

Massachusetts voters reupped 80-year-old U.S. Sen. Ed Markey for another six-year term, giving him an opportunity to shape the direction of national policy as President Trump’s term winds down, and beyond.  The Associated Press called the race for Markey just after the polls closed Tuesday night. The Malden Democrat defeated Republican challenger John Deaton, a […]

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Franklin County residents weigh in on ballot candidates

Voters across Franklin County participated in various statewide and local elections on Tuesday, including contests for the state House of Representatives, the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Senate, the governorship and the county sheriff.