Over an acre of brush and woods near Baldwin Hill Road was burned in a second-alarm brush fire reported Monday afternoon. The fire was reported just before 5 p.m. on Monday at 320 Baldwin Hill Road ...

A brush fire on Route 202 near West Street was extinguished by the New Salem Fire Department and mutual aid, after residents used hoses and buckets to slow the blaze and a motorist reported seeing ...

The Northwestern district attorney’s office has released the names of dozens of employees working in the district, mainly police officers, that were a witness to or accused of crimes and misconduct.

Discover the extent of tax delinquency in Orange and the efforts being made to recover unpaid taxes within budget constraints.

Deerfield resident David Sibley's set of five stamps showcasing the bald eagle's lifespan will be available on May 14. Learn more about his unique designs.

Secretary of Education Stephen Zrike Jr. visited Franklin County Technical School on Monday to tour the aviation hangar and learn about the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program.

Officials in Athol are working to create a formal process to address odor complaints related to the MassGrow marijuana cultivation facility, which has received 15 complaints, by creating a specific ...

Half and Half Gifts and Crafts recently opened in downtown Athol, offering a wide selection of unique handmade items from local crafters, with the goal of filling the 1,500-square-foot store with ...

Franklin County growers are cautiously optimistic after experiencing a "thinning frost" that could potentially damage their crops, but it is too early to tell the extent of the damage.

AMHERST — Hampshire College President Jennifer Chrisler’s address to students and faculty Tuesday, following the announcement that morning that the college would be closing at the end of 2026, was ...

Libraries in western Massachusetts celebrate National Library Week with events highlighting their role in communities and the importance of free access.

U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern leads a bipartisan effort to integrate nutrition into the nation's health care system, emphasizing food as medicine.