Commission unveils 2026 Rural Policy Plan at State House

Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue faces closure this winter without new owner

The Last Ditch bar and arts venue in Greenfield is seeking new ownership or a co-owner to prevent its closure this winter following failed attempts to establish a worker-owned co-operative model.

Bulletin Board: Franklin County Bulldogs cap perfect regular season, secure top seed in SAFL playoffs

The Franklin County Bulldogs capped a perfect regular season and the No. 1 seed in the SAFL Division 2 playoffs with a 35-0 win over Easthampton at Veterans Memorial Field on Saturday night. The Bulldogs scored late in the first quarter when Benjamin Woodard threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Avery Lococo.  In the second […]

South County Notebook: Oct. 26, 2026

Film screening at Tilton Library to spotlight Pentagon’s toll on the planet SOUTH DEERFIELD — Journalist and filmmaker Abby Martin’s 2025 film, “Earth’s Greatest Enemy,” will be screened in the Tilton Library’s Community Room on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. According to South Deerfield resident Laurie Booshada who coordinated the event, the film […]

Greenfield Community College secures grants for new healthcare programs

Greenfield Community College has secured multiple grants to expand its healthcare training programs, including a new behavioral health apprenticeship and support for nursing assistant, phlebotomy, and midwife certifications.

Voters must write in candidates for PVRSD School Committee on Nov. 3

Voters in Bernardston, Leyden, and Northfield will have to nominate candidates via write-in for the Pioneer Valley Regional School District on Nov. 3 following administrative errors and missed deadlines.