Valley Bounty: The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree: Family-owned Clark Brothers Orchards thrives on sustainable practices and tradition

Pushback: Tech school vote aftermath a day late and $56M short

On Oct. 6, I voted “no” on the Franklin County Technical School (FCTS) — not because I disparage education — but because our city is carrying major debt. The Greenfield City Council met with the FCTS superintendent nine months ago. Members were told that Greenfield had 129 students at the Tech — 22% of total […]

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts celebrates 35 years

Community members gathered at Quonquont Farm to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts and discuss its ongoing impact on education, the arts and local nonprofits.

My Turn: From regulation to reality: next steps for nursing home oversight

Massachusetts took a critical step in October: the Public Health Council approved comprehensive amendments to long-term care regulations that significantly expand DPH’s oversight authority over nursing homes. Combined with DPH’s notice of intent to revoke Regal Care licenses, the message is unmistakable — Massachusetts is serious about protecting nursing home residents from inadequate care and […]

Stephen Grant

<html><head></head><body>Stephen Grant<br /><br />Hawley, MA - Stephen K. Grant passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Oct. 29, 2026.<br /><br />Steve was born on May 5, 1943 in Norwood, Massachusetts, to Edward a ...

Health damages from climate change are increasing faster

The negative health impacts of climate change are not only increasing but doing so at a faster pace than a decade ago, according to a major global assessment released last week. The 10th annual Lancet Countdown report — by an international collaboration of scientists that tracks the relationship between global warming and human health — [&hellip;]