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

Victim in fatal crash on Athol's Tower Road identified

ATHOL — The victim in last week’s fatal crash 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 occurred […]

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 […]

Local pediatrician: President’s new vaccine plan ‘doesn’t add up’

Dr. Jonathan Schwab doesn’t read newspapers and doesn’t engage in politics. But the Northampton pediatrician, who has practiced for 35 years, closely follows medical journals and scientific literature. He says the Trump administration’s new vaccine recommendations don’t add up. President Donald Trump signed an Aug. 10 executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that […]