Montague Police Logs: Aug. 31 to Sept. 19, 2026

Educators, law enforcement personnel learn to balance responses to school threats at regional summit

Educators and law enforcement officials attended the Northwestern District Attorney's Office's annual Safe & Healthy Schools Summit to learn about the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines.

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.

Mayors for Peace initiative gaining traction in Franklin County

Several Franklin County towns, including Whately, New Salem, Gill and Deerfield, have joined the Mayors for Peace organization to advocate for nuclear abolition.

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 […]