Top News Stories of 2025: Part 1

40 years on, Green River Festival may draw largest crowd yet in anniversary year

The Green River Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary this weekend with a strong lineup of over 50 bands, local food, beer and wine, crafts, camping and activities for children.

Perspectives vary on effectiveness of Tree House Brewing Co. concert changes

Tree House Brewing Co.'s Summer Stage concert series has been met with noise complaints from residents, despite the venue following new rules and making efforts to reduce the sound, such as adjusting the positioning of the subwoofer speakers.

School Committee gives Mohawk Trail superintendent 'proficient' rating

Sheryl Stanton was rated proficient for the 2025-2026 school year, with five School Committee members giving her an exemplary rating, five giving her a proficient rating and two giving her an overall rating of needs improvement.

In wake of resident pushback, Mohawk Trail district adds School Choice seats for 2026-2027 school year

The Mohawk Trail Regional School District School Committee has increased the number of School Choice seats available at Colrain Central School for the 2026-2027 school year to 51, while also adding some seats back at Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School, following pushback from residents about reduced numbers.

Four Rivers ultimate teams celebrated after High School National Invite

GREENFIELD — After competing in the most prestigious tournament in the county, the Four Rivers ultimate frisbee teams got the royal treatment upon their arrival back to the community on Sunday morning. With a police and fire department escort starting at Applebee’s, the Otters made their way through Greenfield and all the way back to […]