Columnist Judy Wagner: The first rose of summer

Arts Briefs: Jazz music in New Salem, 'Unmasking the Monstrous' in Greenfield, and more

Yvonne Rogers to perform at the 1794 Meetinghouse The 1794 Meetinghouse is hosting an afternoon jazz concert with acclaimed pianist and composer Yvonne Rogers on Sunday, July 26 at 4 p.m. at 26 South Main St. in New Salem. Based in Brooklyn and recognized as a 2026 Roulette Awarded Artist and Next Jazz Legacy Awardee, Rogers delivers an organic, nature-inspired approach to rhythm and harmony rooted in her rural Maine upbringing. The performance showcases her distinctive improvisational style, drawing from her debut album, “Seeds,” as well as her recent solo piano release, “The Button Jar.” Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 […]

Balkan brass meets western Mass: World-renowned Zlatne Uste plays Buckland Public hall this weekend

New York City-based Balkan brass band Zlatne Uste is scheduled to perform a high-energy concert and dance party at Buckland Public Hall on July 25, organized by the non-profit Fabric of Life.

Bulletin Board: Frontier crowned in Franklin Tech Girls Summer League hoops final

The Frontier girls summer league basketball team reigned supreme, registering a 46-18 win over Mahar in the championship game on Tuesday at Franklin Tech. Frontier closed out the season with an unblemished,11-0 record. Abby Cendrowski and Harper Modestow led Frontier with 16 points each. Cendrowski is going to be a freshman next season for the […]

Misconduct problems continue to dog State Police

Massachusetts State Police Col. Geoffrey Noble addressed the agency's history of misconduct during an interview, emphasizing his commitment to reform and safety improvements following several high-profile scandals.

MassDOT marks completion of $5.6M East Deerfield Railyard project

Massachusetts Department of Transportation officials celebrated the completion of a $5.6 million railyard renovation in Deerfield and reviewed the $24 million Stillwater Bridge replacement project.