Apostol elected to Wendell Selectboard

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

Talent and friendship that are scattered throughout the United States recently converged on the northern side of Orange to make a music video marrying the stories of three songs. Director Robert Patton-Spruill oversaw the production of a yet-to-be-named project at Boiler Bar & Grille, completing as much footage as possible before local extras arrived for […]

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Stephanie Hirsch has withdrawn from contract negotiations for the position of Orange's first town manager, forcing the Selectboard to go back to the drawing board in its search for the new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