Selectboard approves annual bike and trail races at Northfield Mountain

'As part of my regular job, I could make a difference': Sunderland Elementary teacher retires after 28 years at the school

Matt Howell has retired after a 28-year career at Sunderland Elementary School, where he served as a longtime educator and coordinator for English learners.

Meghan Davis wins second straight Bridge of Flowers Classic (Video)

SHELBURNE FALLS — Mohawk Trail Regional graduate Meghan Davis won her second straight Bridge of Flowers Classic 8K on Saturday morning. The Plainfield native used her signature power-running form to finish in 32 minutes, 29 seconds. Davis participated in the Franklin County running fixture for the 12th time. “Shocking for sure,” Davis said. “The race […]

Bulletin Board: Charity golf tournament seeks foursomes

The Lundgren Honda/Bobby C golf tournament for needy families seeks players to fill out its remaining field. The tournament is on Oct. 4 at Thomas Memorial Golf & Country Club. A foursome can sign up for $360 and the day includes 18 holes, golf carts and lunch. Contact Bobby Campbell (413-834-4222) to sign up. The […]

Greenfield fire chief proposes traffic-flow changes to improve emergency access

Greenfield Fire Chief Robert Strahan proposed switching the one-way directions of Davis and School streets to improve emergency response times, a plan that received unanimous support from the Public Safety Commission.

Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: A journey through baseball's arbitration wars

Second of three parts Good morning! After the Oakland Athletics won the 1988 World Series, National League president Bobby Brown asked Steve McKelvey if in his spare time he could do the following season’s umpire schedule. It was, he said, “The most exasperating assignment I ever had. “It was all done by hand, no computer. […]