‘We’re all rooting for the same thing’: Frontier team earns second place in new Envirothon category

A Look Back, June 22

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Guest columnist Matt L. Barron: Lawmakers undermine the will of the people

Since Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa became my state legislator in 2023, she has provided good constituent casework and has been accessible with town hall meetings. But some of her votes leave a lot to be desired. Such was the case last week when Sabadosa voted to ram through the Orwellian-named bill H. 5469, an Act promoting […]

Daylong standoff at Holyoke motel on Route 5 ends with suspect's death

HOLYOKE — Local and state police converged on the Budget Inn on Route 5 in Holyoke Thursday morning where a suspect in a fatal shooting in Hartford had barricaded himself in a room, police told the motel owners. According to the family who owns the Budget Inn, police told them the suspect shot and killed […]

South Hadley teachers protest proposed wage freeze

SOUTH HADLEY — A hush settled over the teachers lining the halls of the South Hadley Senior Center on Wednesday evening — the same kind of silence they often elicit from their students — before it gave way to chants. “What do we want? Fair Raises! When do we want them? Now!” As soon as […]

Making News in Business, June 19

Florence Bank presents President’s Award to 3 employees FLORENCE — Florence Bank recently presented the 2026 President’s Award to three employees for exceptional service. Established in 1995, the President’s Award recognizes outstanding performance, customer service and overall contribution to the bank. Those named are nominated by their colleagues at the bank. This year’s award recognizes […]