Regional Notebook: Nov. 10, 2026

Lora Wondolowski's margin of victory in Deerfield climbs by 1,148 votes

Lora Wondolowski's margin of victory for the 1st Franklin District state representative seat increased to 10,367 votes following the correction of an election reporting error in Deerfield.

Greenfield fair highlights options for curbing energy use, reducing costs

The third annual Franklin County Energy Fair provided residents with sustainable energy options and financial assistance resources amid record-high heating oil and gas prices.

Orange Selectboard votes to move forward with single tax rate

The Orange Selectboard voted last week to adopt a single tax rate for fiscal year 2027 due to an insufficient commercial and industrial tax base.

My Turn: Hunger in America

Hardly a day went by in my pediatric practice that I did not care for a child who suffered from food insecurity. The term food insecurity, “a limited or uncertain availability of adequate and safe foods,” has an unfortunate technical ring to it. It’s perhaps better simply to use the word “hunger.” And when people […]

Elizabeth Doiron

<html><head></head><body>Elizabeth " Betsy" Doiron<br /><br />Greenfield, MA - Elizabeth Estelle (Galligan) Doiron (age 87) beloved mom, grandmother, and great grandmother residing at 18 B Huntington Circle, Greenfield passed peacefully at B ...