Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust approves 12.48% rate increase for FY27

Invasive spotted lanternfly hitchhikes into region, threatening local vineyards

Agricultural experts and winery owners are monitoring the spread of the invasive spotted lanternfly.

Kellie's restaurant transitions to new owner Felicity Hanks

Overview: Gov. Maura Healey signed the PROTECT Act into law on Wednesday, establishing what proponents call the nation's strongest immigrant protections. The legislation restricts warrantless civil immigration arrests at schools, courthouses, and healthcare facilities while creating legal recourse for constitutional violations. ATHOL – Just over a week ago, Kellie Ballard, the owner of Kellie’s restaurant […]

Area Head Start leaders ‘working to defeat’ federally proposed changes

Local officials are urging parents to participate in a 60-day public comment period to oppose a Trump administration proposal that seeks to overhaul Head Start by eliminating approximately 1,400 federal regulations.

Moulton again leans into Markey’s age in pre-primary debate

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton clashed over age, finances and Jeffrey Epstein during their second debate ahead of the Sept. 1 Democratic primary for Markey's Senate seat.

Athol recognizes National Purple Heart Day

ATHOL – To mark National Purple Heart Day, the Athol American Legion E.H. Phillips Post 102 held ceremonies to recognize three Vietnam veterans who received the medal and remember the 18 U.S. service members who have died during the conflict with Iran. Scott Hume, senior vice commander of Post 102, said that the ceremonies held […]