8+ hour, 51+ min ago  (1249+ words) AMHERST " As they received their diplomas at Mc Guirk Alumni Stadium on Friday, many of the 7, 000 undergrads at the University of Massachusetts Amherst said it is the best of the times and the worst of times. While students basked in…...

3+ day, 58+ min ago  (577+ words) AMHERST " Potential funding from state legislation that would allow the University of Massachusetts to undertake major capital planning work in the coming years will include ongoing discussions about academic buildings that could be replaced or renovated. At the Faculty Senate…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (489+ words) In an often divisive world, a handful of Franklin County teenagers were honored for their work promoting peace and justice, and they promise they're not done yet. The Interfaith Council of Franklin County and the Traprock Center for Peace & Justice…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (462+ words) GARDNER " Mount Wachusett Community College students Sabrina Jean-Jacques of Fitchburg and Joslynn Vautour of Winchendon have been named to the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-State Academic Team in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community service. Jean-Jacques and…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (702+ words) ATHOL " A recent meeting of the Finance and Warrant Advisory Committee saw a recommendation to pass 30 of the 34 Town Meeting articles, with two recommended against and the two more held until the next meeting. In light of the uncertainty over…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (869+ words) GREENFIELD " Questions about the cost impact of a new $236. 6 million Franklin County Technical School building amid a difficult economy blended with comments urging support for the school's future during the final information session about the proposal this week. This latest…...

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2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (892+ words) BOSTON " Debate over social media restrictions continues to swamp Beacon Hill as top Democrats and digital and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups stake out their positions on regulating children's use of the platforms. Citing concerns about data privacy and impacts on LGBTQ…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (169+ words) Athol Daily News Enjoying the Athol Daily News? Deleon Springs, FL " Michael J. Goulding passed away Jan. 8, 2026 at the age of 77. Mike was born April 10, 1948 to Roland Goulding and Pauline (Stone) Buckman. He grew up in Athol until his teens, graduating…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (636+ words) Every May, two very unwanted pests arrive here in the North Quabbin Region. At some point, ticks become very active and venturing outdoors to turkey hunt or do any outdoor walking puts you in contact with ticks. Every walk with…...