H.S. Roundup: Pioneer girls soccer takes first loss of the season to Drury

Oversight rules on the move after Globe Spotlight report

Gov. Maura Healey announced that the Public Health Council will review new regulations to implement a law requiring the state to consider an operator's out-of-state history and litigation when evaluating nursing home licenses.

Deking for Dan Tournament enters seventh year, with new additions in Athol

The Deking for Dan 7th Annual Tournament gets underway at the Athol Street Hockey Association on Friday. Round robin play begins on the first two days before playoffs begin Sunday. The tournament is in memory of Dan Greeley. All proceeds from the tournament benefit the American Cancer Society. The tournament raised around $9,000 last year […]

Western Mass. senators join Oliveira-led fight against Trump plan to cut 1,400 Head Start standards

A group of Massachusetts state senators and Gov. Maura Healey are urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to withdraw proposed rule changes to the Head Start program that critics say will diminish service quality and accessibility.

Last Ditch in Greenfield bolsters security amid national attention

The Last Ditch bar in Greenfield announced it will increase security measures following widespread media coverage and local controversy over its recent decision to allow maskless entry.

My Turn: GRRSD not a good fit for Warwick

Plans for a new PreK-12, six-town regional school district is not the best path for Warwick. It is ill-timed; Warwick Community School just started its fourth year after being shut down by the Pioneer Valley Regional School District Committee during the COVID-19 pandemic. Warwick citizens worked tirelessly to create a new district and reopen WCS. […]