Author Connie Senior may be a wolf in sheep’s clothing. ‘Blue Moon,’ her third werewolf detective novel, is compelling evidence

Nearly $10M to aid in Franklin County, North Quabbin addiction recovery efforts

The Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin and the Franklin County Sheriff's Office were awarded nearly $10 million in federal grant funding to combat substance use disorder and support recovery efforts.

Montague Notebook: Nov. 2, 2026

Info sessions to detail Montague Housing Production Plan MONTAGUE — The town is updating its Housing Production Plan and is seeking input through community meetings in the five villages. According to an event notice from the town, the plan represents a “proactive strategy” to address current and future housing needs. Montague’s Housing Production Plan was […]

WMass field hockey: Frontier Regional edges East Longmeadow, 2-1, claims Class A crown

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Through the first half against East Longmeadow in the Western Mass. Class A championship game, the Frontier Regional field hockey team played mostly defense on Saturday. In the second half, the top-seeded Redhawks elevated their play with enough ferocity to beat the second-seeded Spartans, 2-1, to secure the sectional championship at Clark […]

Should Massachusetts keep its 2024 gun law? Question 9 supporters, opponents make case at Amherst forums

Massachusetts voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether to uphold or repeal a sweeping overhaul of state gun laws signed by Gov. Maura Healey in 2024.

WMass field hockey: Franklin Tech falls short in Class C final

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Franklin Tech field hockey team couldn’t solve West Springfield on its home turf on Saturday, as the top-seeded Eagles fell to the second-seeded Terriers, 4-1, at Clark Field in the Western Mass. Class C championship game. It’s the second consecutive season that the Eagles made it to the sectional final, only […]