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‘History grows here’: Tradition on display at 177th Franklin County Fair

The Franklin County Fair is celebrating its 177th year under the theme "History Grows Here," featuring an expanded lineup of entertainment, a new mascot named Franklin Cow-nty, and various community competitions.

‘A long and winding road’: Orange Selectboard taps Fortier as town manager

Orange appointed Matthew Fortier as its first town manager during a special Selectboard meeting following the withdrawal of top candidate Stephanie Hirsch.

SJC ruling sends solar proposal for Petersham back for review

PETERSHAM – The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled in July that the Petersham Zoning Board of Appeals improperly denied a special permit for a proposed solar and battery storage project, sending the application back to the town for further review. The project, proposed by Sunpin Energy Services, would include clearing trees from about 14.3 acres […]

Dolly Parton’s legacy drives 75 new local enrollments for Imagination Library

Following the death of Dolly Parton on August 25, the Imagination Library program coordinated by New Salem Academy saw 75 new enrollments among children in nine Massachusetts communities.

Erving, Athol celebrate state, federal funds for housing development

State Housing Secretary Juana Matias announced $14.7 million in state and federal funding for the Evergreen Circle housing project in Erving, which will provide 18 senior apartments and eight multigenerational townhouses.