Greenfield Police Logs: April 13 to April 26, 2026

Greenfield Notebook: June 8, 2026

June 8: Legislative office hours GREENFIELD — Legislative office hours continue monthly at the Greenfield Senior Center, with the next session scheduled for Monday, June 8, from noon to 2 p.m. Constituents can meet with Corinne Coryat to discuss issues, policy interests and other topics in the 1st Franklin District. Drop in or schedule an appointment […]

Multiple road projects on tap for Shelburne

The Shelburne Selectboard discussed two road projects, the first of which will start in late July and finish near Thanksgiving, and the second of which is expected to break ground in early 2027 if the MassWorks grant is approved.

Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Thoroughbred Nation converges on Saratoga for Belmont Stakes showdown

Good morning! The heart and soul of Thoroughbred Nation is 100 miles west of us in Saratoga where nine three-year-olds will go to post at 7:04 p.m. this evening and race for $2 million in Belmont Stakes purse money. The brief five-day meet began on Wednesday when almost 12,000 fans came through the turnstiles and […]

The World Keeps Turning: Destroying our country’s agreements and customs

Legal strategies are named to provide a bit of shorthand in an otherwise impenetrable jungle of words. For example, the Affirmative Defense admits to prosecution charges, but offers a justification for them. Alternative Dispute Resolution is a fancy way of saying, “Let’s settle this outside of court so we can avoid a public trial.” But […]

Finding their voice on the airwaves: Milestones students share stories through weekly podcast

At a recent podcast recording session in Northampton, a lively debate was underway over a green, swamp-dwelling cultural touchstone: Shrek. The discussion isn’t just a casual movie chat — it is the active center of a unique podcasting class giving local creators a powerful new platform. “He’s a very shy, very scary, kind of personal […]