University of Massachusetts Amherst professor Bethany Bradley testified before state legislators about the detriments of ...

The Athol and Royalston historical societies are holding a holiday wreath sale this weekend to raise funds, with wreaths made by Michael Adams and a group of volunteers and decorated with donated ...

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Overview: A bill to establish a minimum wage of $25 per hour for enhanced care workers has been proposed in Massachusetts, with support from health care workers and SEIU Local 509. A hearing also ...

Overview: Amherst officials have confirmed that water pressure was an issue during the firefighting efforts to combat the ...

The Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District School Committee has rejected a proposal to limit the next fiscal year's budget to 40% over the minimum required by the state, citing concerns that they ...

A small cabin is reflected in Tully Pond in Orange on a still late fall day. PAUL FRANZ / Staff Photo ...

Educators and legislators from western Massachusetts have called for increased funding for rural schools, which are facing ...

Heywood Healthcare hiring event ATHOL – Masshire will host a hiring even for Heywood Healthcare at the Athol Public Library ...

The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts hosted a webinar to discuss the public health challenges facing rural ...

As state legislators, for the first time in 18 years, reshape the formula that determines how the state funds education, representatives from local school districts shared their views on how state ...

A coalition is attempting to get a referendum on the November 2026 ballot to end adult-use recreational marijuana in Massachusetts, while preserving medical usage, and is cautiously optimistic about ...