Putting their passions on the pavement: Mahar seniors paint custom parking spots

Residents learn about 9 ballot questions ahead of November vote

Franklin County residents attended an information session on Friday to learn about the nine ballot questions appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Motorcycle operator injured in crash on New Salem Road in Petersham

PETERSHAM – A motorcycle operator was LifeFlighted to an area hospital following a two-vehicle crash on New Salem Road Saturday. The crash occurred at the intersection of New Salem Road, West Street, and West Road in Petersham Saturday, Aug. 22, at around 1 p.m. The operator of the motorcycle was LifeFlighted to UMass/Memorial Hospital in […]

Local pediatrician: President’s new vaccine plan ‘doesn’t add up’

Dr. Jonathan Schwab doesn’t read newspapers and doesn’t engage in politics. But the Northampton pediatrician, who has practiced for 35 years, closely follows medical journals and scientific literature. He says the Trump administration’s new vaccine recommendations don’t add up. President Donald Trump signed an Aug. 10 executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that […]

Pediatricians and health departments sidestep Trump’s CDC on vaccine guidance

AMHERST — For the last 30 years, whenever pediatrician John Snyder wanted to find the most up-to-date research on treating young patients, he would turn to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If he wanted to learn more about an outbreak of measles or hantavirus, he would pore over the weekly CDC report that […]

After 75 years, The United Arc continues a legacy of advocacy

The United Arc is celebrating its 75th anniversary, marking the evolution from Rita Marguerite Canedy's 1951 call for parental support into a comprehensive organization providing advocacy and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.