Beacon Hill Roll Call: July 6 to July 10, 2026

Faith Matters: What does it mean to be holy?

There are many words used in religious corners that are not regularly used in our daily lives, and “holy” is certainly one of those words. But have you ever considered what it means to be holy? What about if you are a person of no religious faith at all? Does the word “holy” even apply […]

On Your Health with Dr. Stefan Topolski: Sugar makes fat look good

Babies at the breast gorge themselves on a mother’s milk rich in fat and sugar. And then they fall so blissfully asleep. Their parents do too. Is it any wonder we take a tub of ice cream with us to bed in the evenings? But what’s good for the goose is not necessarily good for […]

Legion playoffs: Greenfield Post 81 advances with win over Aldenville

CHICOPEE — Top-seeded Greenfield Post 81 advanced with a 14-1 win over Aldenville Post 337 in the Western Mass. American Legion playoffs at Fortin Field on the grounds of Szot Park on Thursday night. Greenfield gets a rest day on Friday and will take the field again at Veterans Memorial Field on Saturday against Monson […]

Parents speak out on treatment of special education students at Hillcrest Elementary

Parents of students with autism at Hillcrest Elementary expressed concerns over classroom incidents and called for increased accountability during a recent Gill-Montague Regional School District School Committee meeting.

Healey seeks $100M more for schools, days after signing budget

Gov. Maura Healey filed a supplemental budget on Wednesday seeking an extra $100 million for public schools, funded by projected revenue from the Fair Share Amendment.