PHOTOS: Field foraging

Mud ball legislation on a roll: Push for designation as state sedimentary structure makes key progress

The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation to designate the Jurassic armored mud ball as an official state symbol, a move supported by geologist Richard Little and currently awaiting action in the Senate.

Resource fair connects residents of western Franklin County with 30-plus organizations

The Mary Lyon Foundation hosted the fourth annual West County Community Resource fair at the Mohawk Trail Regional School gymnasium, connecting Franklin County residents with various local organizations providing essential services.

Leveraging 'the power of words': Mass Humanities brings Frederick Douglass' message to Greenfield inmates

Staff and incarcerated individuals at the Franklin County Jail and House of Correction participated in a reading of Frederick Douglass' famous speech to reflect on themes of justice and history.

Greenfield Savings Bank seminar offering financial tips on selling a home

Greenfield Savings Bank is scheduled to host its "Fix It Before You List It" seminar on Thursday, Sept. 24, to provide homeowners with financial tips and real estate guidance for maximizing property sales.

Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Anatomy of a football coach

Good morning! At the UMass Hall of Fame induction ceremony last night in the Campus Center auditorium, Jim Reid was presented with the John Francis Kennedy Maroon Leadership Award. As anyone who’s followed UMass football for the past half century knows, the recognition is well deserved. No one would ever have expected this in 1992 […]