West County Notebook: Nov. 28, 2025

In 11th year, Bobby C raising money for Thanksgiving meals

Local DJ Robert "Bobby C" Campbell is seeking donations by Oct. 30 to fund a Thanksgiving meal fundraiser aimed at feeding 3,100 people across Franklin County.

H.S. Roundup: Mahar football dispatches Martha's Vineyard (VIDEO)

ORANGE — A strong running game and a playmaking defense powered the Mahar Regional football team in a 40-7 win over Martha’s Vineyard Regional on Saturday afternoon at the Woodward Complex. The Vineyarders (1-4) entered the game ranked 30th in the latest MIAA Division 5 power rankings. Martha’s Vineyard had a 7-0 lead in the […]

Addressing mental health and loneliness through art: LaunchSpace's SocialRx program gets United Way funding support

LaunchSpace received a $75,000 multi-year grant from the United Way of Franklin & Hampshire Region to expand its SocialRx program, which addresses mental health and loneliness through community-based creative activities.

Massachusetts residents to decide practicality, feasibility of same-day voter registration through Question 4

Massachusetts voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether to approve Ballot Question 4, an initiative seeking to allow eligible residents to register to vote on Election Day.

Greenfield Community College lauded for clean energy workforce development

Greenfield Community College received the 2026 Clean Energy Workforce Development Champion Award from the Alliance for Climate Transition for its initiatives in preparing students for careers in the clean energy sector.