Aug. 1 Deerfield Riverfest celebrates long-term whitewater access

Trace PFAS contamination widespread across Massachusetts freshwater bodies, including Connecticut and Deerfield rivers

A report from the MassPIRG Education Fund revealed that PFAS were detected in 87% of Massachusetts surface water locations sampled between 2022 and 2024, prompting calls for more extensive testing and stricter regulations on manufacturing and disposal.

Bankruptcy filings rise nationally while Franklin County sees similar year to last

While nationwide bankruptcy filings rose by 11.4% between September 2025 and September 2026, Franklin County saw a slight decrease to 53 cases during the same period despite rising local unemployment and stagnant wages.

Trusts conserve 202-acre Dudleyville Forest in Shutesbury

The Kestrel Land Trust and the Northeast Wilderness Trust have permanently protected 202-acre Dudleyville Forest in Shutesbury as wildlands through a collaborative funding effort.

My Turn: The case for a pet food cabinet

I got a reply to my last long editorial on black cats, wondering what the reader coulddo to help our furry friends: 80 million feral cats in this country and God knows how manydogs. Well below is a possible, maybe temporary solution to help stray dogs and cats, andeven your own pet. My friend Nathalie […]

Let’s Talk Relationships: Resentment can be a wake-up call

Resentment rarely develops overnight. It builds slowly through disappointments that go unaddressed, hurts that never fully heal, needs that remain unmet and frustrations that accumulate over time. We’ve probably all experienced resentment. Pretty awful, right? Resentment can become one of the most destructive forces in a relationship. It erodes goodwill, diminishes affection and creates emotional […]