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Athol backs Republican candidates for governor

In the contest for governor and lieutenant governor, Athol chose Republicans Mike Minogue and Shawn Oliver over Democratic incumbents Maura Healey and Kim Driscoll by a margin of 13 votes, 1,981 to 1,968. In other contested races, however, voters in Athol stuck with the incumbents. Democrat Edward Markey saw more support over Republican John Deaton […]

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.

Orange fire displaces five, kills dog

A house on Packard Road in Orange was destroyed by a two-alarm fire on Tuesday night, resulting in one resident being hospitalized for smoke inhalation and a suspected canine fatality.

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 […]