Book Review: 'The Unforgiving Town': Joan Livingston's latest novel explores themes of redemption and prejudice

Frontier Regional's Skyler Steele commits to UMass softball

Frontier Regional’s Skyler Steele formally announced on social media that she will play Division 1 softball at UMass after her career with the Redhawks reaches its conclusion following the upcoming spring season. The announcement came on Saturday night. The power-hitting, silky smooth shortstop with the rifle arm wanted to stay close to home. A quick […]

'Everybody knows everybody': Festival of the Hills returns to Conway

CONWAY — Festival of the Hills returned with its signature mix of art, crafts, contests, fried dough and “a lot of local flair” on Sunday, as longtime volunteer Heather Lantz described it. “It’s a special showcase of Conway,” said longtime volunteer Phyllis Jeswald between bites of fried dough with maple cream. Outside of the Field […]

Annual Ashfield Fall Festival to bring 'a familiar, cozy fall experience'

The Ashfield Fall Festival, a long-running community event raising funds for scholarships, is scheduled to take place on Oct. 10 and 11.

West County Notebook: Oct. 5, 2026

Date selected for auction of town-owned properties in Shelburne SHELBURNE — A date has been chosen for the auction of town-owned properties that were taken because of back taxes. The auction, to be conducted by Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 1 p.m. at Memorial Hall. While there are […]

Northfield Selectboard weighs future of Old Wendell Road

The Northfield Selectboard discussed the possibility of discontinuing maintenance for a section of Old Wendell Road during a discussion with Highway Superintendent Tom Walker.