Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Javelin thrower Rios goes for glory

North County Notebook: June 15, 2026

Ducks to visit Northfield library NORTHFIELD — Live ducks will be quacking and waddling around outside the Dickinson Memorial Library as part of a free event on Wednesday, June 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. The ducks come from the Duckworld sanctuary in Montague. June 20: Ice cream social, concert to kick off Summer Reading Program NORTHFIELD […]

Teachers from 15 countries visit Frontier, providing a chance to 'learn from each other'

Educators from 15 different countries visited Frontier Regional School to learn about the US approach to education and experience the culture behind it.

Early ed programs could be on chopping block

Early education officials are advocating for the restoration of funding for agency operations and two programs eliminated in the Senate's spending bill, as House and Senate negotiators work toward a new state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1.

Committee recommends bathroom, running water for former Shutesbury library

The M.N. Spear Library Reuse Committee has recommended that a bathroom and running water be installed in the former M.N. Spear Memorial Library in Shutesbury, which would expand its potential uses.

Residents of Franklin, Hampshire counties contribute $103K to Community Legal Aid

Community Legal Aid's annual Access to Justice Campaign has collected $103,000 from residents of Franklin and Hampshire counties, providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families facing civil legal problems.