Teachers from 15 countries visit Frontier, providing a chance to 'learn from each other'

North County Notebook: June 15, 2026

Ducks to visit Northfield library NORTHFIELD — Live ducks will be quacking and waddling around outside the Dickinson Memorial Library as part of a free event on Wednesday, June 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. The ducks come from the Duckworld sanctuary in Montague. June 20: Ice cream social, concert to kick off Summer Reading Program NORTHFIELD […]

Committee recommends bathroom, running water for former Shutesbury library

The M.N. Spear Library Reuse Committee has recommended that a bathroom and running water be installed in the former M.N. Spear Memorial Library in Shutesbury, which would expand its potential uses.

Residents of Franklin, Hampshire counties contribute $103K to Community Legal Aid

Community Legal Aid's annual Access to Justice Campaign has collected $103,000 from residents of Franklin and Hampshire counties, providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families facing civil legal problems.

Let’s Talk Relationships: When your partner is autistic

Many people are surprised to learn how common autism, a form of neurodiversity, actually is. Current research suggests that about one in 31 children and one in 36 adults are autistic. Greater awareness and improved screening have helped many people better understand themselves and make sense of patterns and experiences that may have felt confusing […]

Faith Matters: Forming real connections

Thich Nhat Hanh, renowned Buddhist monk and author, wrote, “Religion must serve humanity, not humanity religion.” In light of the mounting complaints by religions across the board that young people are no longer participating in their family’s faith path, I believe we must look at who faith paths are serving. One point of contention with […]