A tradition that ‘feels like a hug’: 55th Ashfield Fall Festival returns next weekend

UMass football snaps longest FBS losing streak with 37-21 win at Rutgers

The UMass football team kicked off its 2026 season with a shocking 37-21 upset against Rutgers on Thursday night at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. The victory snapped the Minutemen’s 16-game losing streak — the longest active streak in all of FBS football at the time — plus counted as it’s first win against […]

H.S. Roundup: Franklin Tech golf shows depth in win over Westfield Tech

WESTFIELD — The Franklin Tech golf displayed its depth in a 164-175 win over Westfield Tech at Shaker Farms Country Club in Bi-County East play on Thursday. The Eagles’ top four all had impressive rounds with Brady Wood carding the lowest round with a 40, earning medalist honors on the par 37. Not too many […]

Artistic creations will take to the water in lighted boat parade in Ashfield

Ashfield will host a free lighted boat parade at the Town Beach & Park on Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring artistic displays, pre-show performances and participation from the Nipmuc-led organization No Loose Braids.

After pushback, Frontier to move plaque honoring fallen soldier to new scoreboard

The Frontier Regional School District School Committee voted to reverse its June decision and allow a plaque honoring fallen soldier Gregory Belanger to be moved from an old scoreboard to a new one following public pushback.

UMass touts momentum, community ties at 59th annual breakfast

At the 59th annual Community Breakfast, UMass Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes highlighted the university's continued growth, significant fundraising success and strong regional connections despite national challenges.