‘We’re trying an experiment’: Crew films ‘an act of an opera’ at Boiler Bar & Grille in Orange

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.

Markey, Jacobs carry area towns for Dems, Minogue for GOP

Following the statewide trend, North Quabbin’s Democratic voters handed incumbent U.S. Sen. Ed Markey a sizeable win over his challenger, U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, in the race for the party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate in Tuesday’s state primary. Voters in Athol gave Markey a 672-313 advantage; Royalston voters chose Markey over Moulton 142-69; in […]

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Stephanie Hirsch has withdrawn from contract negotiations for the position of Orange's first town manager, forcing the Selectboard to go back to the drawing board in its search for the new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

Jacobs fends off challenge from Fenton in Governor’s Council race

Incumbent Tara Jacobs handily defeated challenger Michael Fenton in Tuesday's Democratic state primary for Governor's Council.

Apostol elected to Wendell Selectboard

Marina Apostol defeated Chris Kranz to win a seat on the Wendell Selectboard, filling the remainder of Adam Feltman's term.