In wake of federal cuts, Nov. 2 fundraiser planned for NEPM

West County Notebook: July 25, 2026

Noise complaint heading to Ashfield Agricultural Commission ASHFIELD — After the Selectboard heard from Ashfield resident John Angleman about a noise complaint at its July 13 meeting, and the Board of Health discussed the issue on Tuesday, the matter will head to the Agricultural Commission. The noise complaint from Angleman regards roosters. In documentation provided […]

Greenfield Public Library invites creators to join zine contest

The Greenfield Public Library is hosting a zine contest as part of its 2026 Adult Summer Reading Program, offering an Amazon Kindle prize to the winner whose work will be added to the library's growing collection.

As I See It: The origins of Trumpism

We are told that some of the Trump voters — 78 million of them, 75 percent white — are sorry that they ever voted for him. Well, maybe so. But my quest has always been: Who (or what) created such white America in the first place?   Here is my own answer: liberals and capitalists — […]

Deerfield to hold ADU bylaw hearing

Deerfield residents will soon consider proposed changes to town bylaws regarding accessory dwelling units, following the unanimous approval of these updates by the Selectboard.

Fostering learning and connection: The Pocumtuck Homelands Festival returns to Turners Falls for its 13th year

The Pocumtuck Homelands Festival returns to Turners Falls for its 13th year on Saturday, Aug. 1, and Sunday, Aug. 2, bringing an expanded lineup of Indigenous crafts, music and history to the banks of the Connecticut River. Hosted by the Nolumbeka Project — a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the history of Native Americans/American Indians in […]