Massachusetts businesses enter 2026 with pessimistic view

My Turn: A portrayal of Parkinson’s and problem with paraquat

I have a good friend named Sue Cairn. Though I am an avid hiker, I have trouble keeping up with her on the trails — even though she wears a helmet and knee pads and poles when she and her husband Rich go on treks in the Valley, or New Hampshire, or the Alps. Sue […]

Victory Lap with Jessica Lapachinski: Ask more, tell less

One of the greatest things about working with coaches for the last 15 years is that I’ve been around some exceptional coaching minds. I’ve had a front-row seat to watching student-athletes learn about personal accountability and leadership development in real time. This has shaped the way I coach athletes and approach my work as a […]

177th Franklin County Fair brings 'high energy' with new additions

GREENFIELD — With a new mascot, performance and feature calling back to the fair’s history, the 177th Franklin County Fair celebrated both a future of fresh thrills and the county’s past traditions. “It helps bring the community together,” said Tony King of Greenfield as he roamed the fair on Friday, carrying his four-year-old son. “It’s […]

Columnist Daniel Cantor Yalowitz: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging!

Some folks want to believe that the integrated considerations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging have gone by the wayside, beaten into oblivion by the current federal (feral?) administration and authorities. While we do see these terms and all they stand for less frequently in the news and media cycles, there is still some incredible […]

Belchertown talk challenges nuclear energy’s role in climate solution

Author Linda Pentz Gunter spoke at a book talk in Belchertown on Tuesday, arguing against nuclear energy as a climate solution due to its cost, risks and potential to divert resources from renewables.