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Columnist Dr. David Gottsegen: Nov. 3 — a vote for or against science

In three weeks, Americans will be voting for those who will represent us in Congress. But the midterms are much more than which politicians we vote for. They are a vote for or against science. Though no position in government was immune from political influence, past heads of the Department of Health and Human Services […]

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Northampton School Committee OKs policy on immigrant detentions

NORTHAMPTON — School Committee members voted to approve a policy that aims to protect students from Immigrations and Customs Enforcement in accordance with state law. Gov. Maura Healey signed the PROTECT Act, which prohibits immigration arrests without a judicial warrant or court-issued order at courthouses, public schools, child and healthcare facilities and other state-owned or […]

Mass. officials share concerns over Eversource’s 278-acre clearing plan

NORTHAMPTON — State officials are paying close attention to the vegetation management plan Eversource is pursuing along a transmission corridor extending from Northfield to Ludlow, acknowledging the worries brought forward by residents living in towns that would be affected by the work. “We share the concerns raised by the communities surrounding the WT-11 project,” said […]

Local experts predict bright foliage after short delay

New England experts anticipate a vibrant fall foliage season characterized by bright colors despite a delayed peak expected in late October.