South Deerfield resident pleads guilty to carrying incendiary device at U.S. Capitol

Leverett Select Board backs cultural district application, opposes MWRA Quabbin water request

LEVERETT — The Select Board is endorsing designation of a local cultural district for Leverett, even with some questions remaining about how it will work in practice and possible costs to the town. The board also voted to oppose a request from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to withdraw an additional 20 million gallons of […]

Montague expects regional Eversource clear-cutting permit process to begin in spring

Eversource is anticipated to file for permits in the spring to begin a clear-cutting project in Montague as part of its contested Transmission Right-of-Way Reliability Program.

Area Briefs: Quabbin Photo Group to present nature program 'I See You'

Quabbin Photo Group to present nature program ‘I See You’ BELCHEROWN — The Quabbin Photo Group will feature Dale Monette’s program “I See You,” which is a compilation of some of his dramatic nature photographs along with how he captured these images. It will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Belchertown Recreation Department, 66 State St. The program is free and open to the public. Monette is a nature photographer specializing in wildlife and landscapes, primarily of the Quabbin Reservoir. Through his photographs he shares his unique familiarity with the land and the animals living throughout […]

Singalong concert at Bombyx to honor the late Dolly Parton

When beloved country music superstar, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton died on Aug. 25, fans across the world mourned the loss of an artist known for powerful hit songs, big hair, and outfits that were as sparkly as her personality. This week, a local musician is bringing that reverence for Parton to the Pioneer Valley. […]

'The tail doesn’t stop wagging': At Forbes Library, Sunny the dog is a paws-itive influence

Ten-year-old Harvey St. Martin used to be afraid of his friend Sunny. He wouldn’t come near her. In fact, the first time he saw her, he screamed. It took months for the two to get acquainted, and now, Sunny and St. Martin hang out on Wednesday afternoons. Sunny didn’t mind the wait — that’s part […]