Massachusetts 1st District primary: Neal turns back Whalen's bid, advances to November

More than 1.1M Massachusetts voters cast ballots early, but Galvin uncertain about Election Day turnout

BOSTON — More than 1.1 million people have already voted in Massachusetts as of Monday morning, according to Secretary of State William Galvin, though he didn’t offer a figure for just how many Bay Staters he thinks will turn out in total.  There’s been “a dramatic increase” in early in-person voting, Galvin said at a […]

The bones of history: Amherst History Museum renovations expose centuries-old craftmanship

AMHERST — On the main floor of the Simeon Strong House, long, thick pieces of rough-cut wood, many of which date back to the home’s 1750s construction, rest on short pillars made from both large and small stones. Exposed after removing the wide-plank flooring and subflooring during renovations to stabilize the Amherst History Museum’s longtime […]

‘This is what patriotism looks like’: McGovern weighs in at 'Election Defense' event

U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern and author Chuck Collins spoke to an audience of more than 100 people at Trinity Church on "Election Defense" and potential scenarios during the midterm elections.

Porter Phelps museum in Hadley among 26 national recipients of preservation grants

HADLEY — A $224,855 semiquincentennial federal grant will provide support for the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Foundation’s ongoing rehabilitation of a 1752 house known as Forty Acres. The museum, at 130 River Drive, announced Wednesday that it was one of 26 grant recipients nationwide. The $11.9 million in grants coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States […]

Amherst Halloween weekend: 70 treated for intoxication, 49 arrested or summoned

AMHERST — Amherst Fire Department paramedics, aided by crews on four ambulances brought in from other agencies, treated 70 intoxicated people over Halloween weekend. Fire Chief Lindsay Stromgren said the department anticipated a busy weekend and increased staffing Thursday and Friday nights. On Saturday, it brought in significantly more help, including hiring ambulances from other […]