A recount of the city’s $6.9 million Proposition 2½ override vote Thursday did not change the results of last month’s special election, but showed the winning margin narrowing from 239 votes to 234.

Bus riders can continue to keep their change in their pockets — at least for now. The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) will continue to operate without fees for the foreseeable future as the ...

When I was in elementary school, probably fourth or fifth grade — that would have been the years 1963 to 1964, or 1964 to 1965, respectively — we had a lesson on calendars. I remember nothing about ...

STURBRIDGE — A pregnant Belchertown woman drove her vehicle into a hotel in Sturbridge before shooting a man and then herself, according to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office. Sturbridge, ...

Those in search of a unique night out in Easthampton can now sing their hearts out at Chickadee Karaoke Rooms — a more than 900-square-foot venue for those who want to perform in the privacy of a ...

The Declaration of Independence was adopted unanimously by the Second Continental Congress at the Pennsylvania State House in the colonial city of Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. The delegates from the ...

State legislators Sen. Paul Mark and Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa listen to The Maples residents in Worthington last summer. Credit: STAFF PHOTO/SAMUEL GELINAS Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter ...

With America’s 250th birthday around the corner, many of us are looking forward to fireworks and backyard barbecues. We’re also thinking a lot about what freedom and democracy mean. In this era of ...

A new statewide housing production tracker shows Massachusetts is about 15.6% of the way to reaching its goal of adding 222,000 housing units between 2025 and 2035. This represents the clearest ...

AMHERST — More than 500 people have signed up to be part of the second annual Amherst Pride, which will feature a parade with various community groups, live performances and community resource fair on ...

Residents voiced their priorities for the town's comprehensive plan Monday night with post-it notes and sticker dots. SAMUEL GELINAS / Staff Photo Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter and get ...

Cyrus Arwade led Amherst past West County, 16-8, with a dominant performance on the mound in PVYBL Koufax Division play at Mohawk Regional School on Wednesday. Arwade sat down the first three batters ...