Graduation framework recommends new high school tests

Columnist Daniel Cantor Yalowitz: Making and taking time for summer

Somehow, we made it to summer! Yesterday was the yearly summer solstice — most of us probably recall from our elementary school years that this represents the longest day of the annual cycle. And with that, we move into a new season and a lot more… School’s out for a couple of months, some kids […]

'It's like a family reunion': Green River Festival celebrates 40th anniversary with biggest crowd yet

The Green River Festival, celebrating its 40th anniversary, drew an estimated 4,000-7,000 attendees daily and featured a diverse lineup of local and national artists, craft and children's tents, and a museum exhibit showcasing the festival's history.

Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: 'Jim Ed' shines at Southampton Country Club

Good morning! Word got around quickly that Hall of Fame slugger Jim Rice had aced the 150-yard tenth hole at last week’s Hampshire County Deputy Sheriff’s Tournament at the Southampton Country Club. Rice’s group included Butch Plifka and Plifka’s son Garrett, both of Winchester, New Hampshire. The former owner of Kulick’s Market is now at […]

Exuberant atmosphere at Greenfield Garden Cinemas as USA beats Australia in World Cup play (Video)

GREENFIELD — A near capacity crowd at Greenfield Garden Cinemas witnessed the United States men’s national team advance to the knockout round with a 2-0 win over Australia in the FIFA Men’s World Cup Group Stage at Lumen Field in Seattle. With the victory, the the Americans won back-to-back World Cup matches for the first […]

Holy Trinity Church meals in Greenfield see sharp spike in turnout

Holy Trinity Church in Greenfield has seen a sharp increase in patrons at its weekly community meals, with volunteers now serving 125-160 people each Thursday.