Frontier Regional School Honor Roll, Second Quarter

Speaking of Nature: Finding echoes of ecstasy: The non-native ragged robin wildflower thrives in New England meadows

With the arrival of June, we find ourselves in what might be the most beautiful season that we experience here in New England. One might also make an argument that autumn is the most beautiful season of the year, but autumn means that school is in session, and thus a point is lost. School is […]

My Turn: All hands on deck

We’re all aware of what Donald Trump is not, but if he’s anything at all, what is it? If Zohran Mamdani in New York is anything, he reminds us of what an elected official is elected to do. And he wasn’t even born here. Contrasts help us to see what our choices are. They let […]

Kittredge estate sold, ending prospect of major housing development in Leverett

LEVERETT — Late Yankee Candle founder Michael Kittredge’s 60-acre estate is being sold for $4.55 million to a New Jersey golf professional who intends to keep the site intact as a private residence, according to a representative of the Juggler Meadow Estate who explored redeveloping the property into hundreds of affordable and market-rate homes. Joshua […]

Fit to Play with Jim Johnson: Kinetic chain — child’s play to athletic power

I watched the PGA Golf championship this year. Like many, I am impressed with the distance the golfers can drive the ball. It seems that everyone can drive the ball over 300 yards, even the smaller players. For example, Justin Thomas is a medium size guy at 5’10” and 160 pounds but he regularly drives […]

Four Rivers Charter Public School graduates reflect on community and growth

The graduates of Four Rivers Charter Public School celebrated their accomplishments and the value of community building in an intimate ceremony, with teachers and administrators reflecting on the students' growth and the importance of continuing to build community.