Mayors for Peace initiative gaining traction in Franklin County

GCC earns Age-Friendly University designation in support of lifelong learning

Greenfield Community College has joined the Age-Friendly University Global Network, becoming one of only a few community colleges worldwide to receive the designation for its commitment to supporting learners of all ages.

Let’s Talk Relationships: Before you say ‘I do’: Conversations couples need to have

Couples can spend months, sometimes more than a year, planning a wedding. The venue, guest list, flowers, food, and music all take time to figure out. But there is another important kind of preparation: preparing for the marriage and the life you will build together. Even couples who know each other well may not have […]

Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: A return to the natural order

Good morning! Thank goodness that silliness is over. The UMass Minutemen were 4-0 but you’d have thought they were challenging Oklahoma’s 47 straight wins under Bud Wilkinson. The UMass publicity machine — marketing, sales, fan experience, and creative services — used an upset against Rutgers and three wins against the little sisters of the poor […]

Patrick William Philip

<html><head></head><body>Patrick William Philip<br /><br />Frisco, TX - Patrick William Philip, aged 30, of Frisco, TX, passed away September 29, 2026. He was born to Caroline Amy (Winer) Philip on November 13, 1995, in Rockville, MD.<br /><br />Patri ...

Jane Konvelski

<html><head></head><body>Jane Konvelski<br /><br />South Deerfield, MA - Jane Konvelski, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Baystate Hospital, following a brief battle with cancer. Surrounded by family, flowers, and photographs ...