Carol Buker

WMass field hockey: Frontier downs Agawam in Class A semifinal (VIDEO)

SOUTH DEERFIELD — Without much turbulence, the Frontier Regional field hockey team advanced to the Western Mass. Class A championship game with a 5-1 win over Agawam on Wednesday afternoon. The Redhawks seek their 11th sectional championship under coach Missy Mahar. Top-seeded Frontier dominated most of the game against the Brownies, but there were moments […]

Springfield man arraigned after allegedly trespassing at former Kittredge estate in Leverett, assaulting officer

A Springfield man pleaded not guilty to four charges, including assaulting a police officer, after allegedly trespassing for the third time on a massive Leverett estate formerly owned by Yankee Candle founder Michael J. Kittredge II.

Montague Center Complete Streets project proceeds after court ruling

A Franklin County Superior Court judge denied a preliminary injunction filed by residents to stop specific construction work associated with the Montague Center Complete Streets project.

My Turn: Joining generations to celebrate tomorrow's leaders

In this county, people of every generation pull together with a common commitment to strengthen our community. On Wednesday, Nov. 4, the day after the election, all ages are invited to the Greenfield Public Library from 5 to 6:30 pm. We join to link the span of decades as we get better acquainted, and we […]

Pioneer Valley land trusts back state ballot measure to fund conservation

On Nov. 3, voters will decide on Question 6, a ballot initiative designed to create a Nature for All Fund by allocating sales tax revenue from sporting goods, recreational vehicles and golf courses toward Massachusetts' goal of conserving 40% of its natural lands and waters by 2050.