Bulletin Board: Orange tops Franklin Tech in DRIVE Hoops League play

Book Review: 'Sharing the Song: Becoming a Song Leader': How Alice Parker's final book keeps the magic of community singing alive

I should note that I knew and loved the author of “Sharing the Song: Becoming a Song Leader,” the composer Alice Parker. In some ways, that makes me an awkward person to review her work. In other ways, I would argue, it makes me an ideal reviewer. I grew up spending every summer living near […]

Cooley Dickinson completes $16M Emergency Department campaign

Cooley Dickinson Hospital has completed a $16 million renovation and expansion of its Emergency Department, made possible by the generosity of donors, including Mary Ann Cofrin.

Beacon Hill Roll Call: June 22 to June 26, 2026

Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ votes on roll calls from recent June sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. Firefighters (H 5491) The House, 154-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that supporters said is designed to boost safety for firefighters and people conducting “hot […]

Deerfield Selectboard opts to remain part of Senior Center agreement

The Deerfield Selectboard decided to not move forward with leaving the South County Senior Center agreement and instead suggested that the towns issue a request for proposals for a leased programmatic and administrative space.

Greenfield fireworks display set for July 5

Greenfield will celebrate the 250th anniversary of American Independence with a fireworks display on July 5, featuring performances from local artists, food trucks and the presentation of the Fortin Family Award.