State’s solar push collides with rural concerns

Sportsman's Corner: Dr. Eve Schlüter appointed MassWildlife director

A press release this week announced that the Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife Board, after a nationwide search, has appointed Dr. Everose (Eve) Schlüter to serve as the next director of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. She had been serving as acting director since January 2026, following the retirement of Director Mark Tisa, who spent 38 […]

Elizabeth Kazinskas appointed as Phillipston administrative assistant

PHILLIPSTON – Elizabeth Kazinskas brings a lot of experience in municipal government – and family tradition – to her new position as administrative assistant to the town’s Selectboard. Since 2020, she has worked in the office of state Rep. Kimberly Ferguson (R-Holden), first as legislative aid, then as district director in 2021. She was elected […]

Governor’s Council candidates face off ahead of September primary

Incumbent Tara Jacobs and challenger Michael Fenton presented their platforms during a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters and the Greenfield Recorder ahead of the upcoming District 8 Governor's Council primary.

Athol man arrested for alleged possession of child sexual abuse material

ATHOL — An Athol man has been arrested and charged for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material after a federal search warrant was executed at his home on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.   Kristopher Ambrozewicz, 35, is charged with one count of possession of child pornography. He was […]

On the Ridge with Joe Judd: Black bears in New England

The first days of September often arrive as a steamy reminder of the quickly fading summer months. Yet, hints of fall are showing up everywhere. In many of the upper New England states, September signals the opening of fall bear hunting season, with Maine’s season already started (Aug. 31), or about to, by the time […]