The Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) is facing unprecedented financial uncertainty due to federal cuts, resulting in the loss of economic development funds, expired hazard mitigation ...

As the Trump Administration deploys an onslaught of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to cities and towns ...

Pete Buttigieg spoke at Amherst College's LitFest, diagnosing the Democratic Party's weakness in communication and encouraging people to embrace public service and encounter different viewpoints, ...

Health insurers and providers are debating the proposed prior authorization reforms, with insurers warning of increased costs ...

The Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust voted to increase health insurance rates by 12.48% in fiscal year 2027, resulting ...

Massachusetts Maple Month was kicked off early this year with a ceremonial tree tapping, a proclamation from Gov. Maura ...

The Hanson Milone Act in Massachusetts requires all motorboat operators to complete a certified boating safety course by April 1, 2028, and personal watercraft users must be 16 years old with a valid ...

A new bill in Massachusetts proposes a tax credit of up to $5,000 for farmers who donate their extra produce and cosmetic rejects to food banks and pantries, in order to reduce food waste and help ...

The Massachusetts Senate has passed a $3.28 billion borrowing bill to fund maintenance, repairs and major capital projects at the state's 15 community colleges, nine state universities and five ...

Franklin County schools saw improvements in AP test scores, with the majority of students earning a score of 3 or higher, mirroring a statewide trend, although fewer Franklin County students achieved ...

Mayor Michael Nicholson has decided to halt further expansion of the Gardner sludge landfill, following a review of reports from the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act office and the state Office ...

Three officers resigned from the Erving Police Department in January and February, leaving the department with only one full-time patrol officer and three vacant positions.