Bulletin Board: Frontier girls basketball cruises past Pioneer in summer league play

Lieutenant governor gets inside look at Franklin County food system

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll visited the Western Massachusetts Food Processing Center and Clarkdale Fruit Farms to see how state investments in local food systems are benefiting the region, and to emphasize the importance of agriculture to the state's economy.

Local officials, lawmakers make voices heard on Quabbin inequity

At the first local meeting of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority's board of directors in years, town officials and state legislators pleaded for fairness and equity regarding the Quabbin Reservoir, advocating for more local representation and compensation for the region's stewardship and sacrifice.

Organizers of Greenfield Circus hope to revive annual tradition

The Melha Shriners Clown Unit and Westchester Circus Arts have partnered to bring a modern twist to a traditional circus experience to the Franklin County Fairgrounds, featuring talented performers, storytelling and classic clown routines in an intimate 300-seat tent.

'We've been begging for this': Education leaders voice relief over revival of commission to review school funding formula

State legislators have agreed to revive the Foundation Budget Review Commission to examine the K-12 funding formula and address the rising costs of education, particularly in rural communities, which have been struggling with declining enrollment and stagnant state aid.

National Grid’s multi-year project to enhance transmission line capacity

National Grid has started a $470 million project to upgrade a high-voltage transmission line from Vermont to Massachusetts, which will involve replacing structures and foundations, adding new conductors and improving right-of-way access. The infrastructure in place is approaching the end of its useful life, and the work will be reflected in consumers' utility bills over the next several years.