Athol Savings Bank and Cornerstone Bank have agreed to merge in early 2026, pending regulatory approval, to expand services, modernize technology, and improve access to local banking across central ...

AMHERST — The UMass men’s basketball team bounced back after a loss in its first game of the season to Marshall earlier in ...

Due to the federal government shutdown, 12,000 Franklin County residents will see reduced SNAP benefits this month, prompting ...

Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Kiame Mahaniah visited three western Massachusetts towns on Monday ...

The Northwestern District Attorney's Office identified the man who is believed to have fatally fallen out of a tree while ...

A recent study conducted at UMass Amherst found that using AI to complete assignments did not significantly improve students' grades, but did increase their engagement and efficiency in the course.

The Board of Planning and Community Development has unanimously recommended passage of two zoning changes at Monday's Special ...

A 40-year-old man from Erving was found dead near the base of a tree on Monday evening, and while no foul play is suspected, the cause of death is still under investigation.

On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Athol will host several ceremonies to honor the men and women who have served in the nation’s armed forces. Veterans Day services will take place in Memorial Hall at Town Hall ...

A coalition of conservation organizations is collecting signatures to put a ballot initiative on the 2026 ballot that would ...

Town Hall to discuss the future of the town. This is a hands-on meeting where everyone participates. The meeting will look at ...

The Lawrence Brook in Royalston as seen from the western side of Athol Road. GREG VINE / For the Athol Daily News ...