McGovern: Local activism leading up to midterms is key

Regional Notebook: Oct. 7, 2026

PVGrows launching campaign to boost community investment fund GREENFIELD — The Pioneer Valley Grows Investment Fund (PVGrows), a program of the Franklin County Community Development Corporation, is launching “Put Your Money Where Your Fork Is,” its new investor drive that seeks to grow the community investment fund from $2.7 million to $5 million. The launch […]

North County Notebook: Oct. 7, 2026

33rd annual Art Show and Sale starts Friday WARWICK — The Warwick Arts Council will present its 33rd annual Art Show and Sale at Town Hall, 12 Athol Road, from Friday, Oct. 9, through Sunday, Oct. 11. A “Meet the Artists” reception will kick off the weekend on Friday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. The […]

'There's a lot of treasure when shopping in Greenfield': Vintage Fall Stroll returns Saturday

The fifth annual Greenfield Vintage Fall Stroll is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, featuring sidewalk sales, antiques and a screening of the Dolly Parton film '9 to 5'.

Pushback: Ryan Whitney v. Maura Healey: Don't ban natural kratom leaves

On Aug. 13, 2026, Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein, at the direction of Gov. Maura Healey, issued an emergency regulation under the state’s Controlled Substance Act — on a temporary one-year basis — placing kratom tree leaves on a Schedule 1 banned substance list as an imminent hazard to the public safety. Kratom […]

'Faith, family, community': Interview with Russell Deane aims to inspire others to document lives of loved ones

Family members of 98-year-old Russell Deane hosted a screening of a documentary interview at the Bernardston Senior Center to celebrate his lifelong contributions to his community, along with his faith and love for his family.