Sixty-one voters gathered at Erving Elementary School on Wednesday, where they passed all 34 articles during Annual Town Meeting, including the $1.1 million expansion of Center Cemetery and $1 million ...

Top Democrats and digital and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups are debating the House's social media regulation bill, which they say would take away resources from LGBTQ+ youth and require invasive age ...

The Supreme Judicial Court has expressed interest in resolving the long-running dispute between Attorney General Andrea Campbell and Auditor Diana DiZoglio over an attempted audit of the Legislature, ...

This spring’s Mother’s Day is over, but few know its origin story. The flame of its spirit needs to linger. This is a holiday meant to propel us forward in a positive direction that continues long ...

Overview: Phillipston Police Department has welcomed Ziva, a 4-year-old bloodhound, as its newest K-9 officer. Ziva is trained as a comfort dog and in "mantrailing," a K-9 discipline where dogs are ...

Amid widespread fear across the country over federal immigration law enforcement activities, legislation aimed at providing new protections for immigrants in Massachusetts got one step closer to Gov.

The Public Works Director of Athol has announced that a number of roads will be resurfaced after Memorial Day, resulting in detours and delays, with a total cost of $900,000 for the neighborhood ...

The University of Massachusetts Amherst has launched a long-range, phased plan to modernize housing on campus, including building new dormitories before others are replaced or renovated, GAZETTE FILE ...

Orange, MA – It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Louise Marie Hamel, fondly known to many as “Weezie”, on May 8, 2026. Born on June 27, 1963, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, ...

Sunday, July 6 2:10 a.m. – Caller on 911 reporting her upstairs neighbor is making noise pacing back and forth. Spoke with male subject in that apartment, he was advised of the complaint. Tuesday, ...

John Smiarowski, his son Christian Smiarowski and his nephew Teddy Smiarowski III bundle asparagus for sales at their farm in Hatfield. Credit: PAUL FRANZ / Staff Photo Sign up for the Athol Daily ...