Baker Pharmacy in Shelburne Falls temporarily closed following departure of pharmacist

My Turn: Reality over ideology

With reference to articles, July 1 and 2 about the SCOTUS transgender sports ruling:Physical differences between the human male and the human female begin from the moment of conception. Compared to the female, the male will develop with more skeletal muscle mass, particularly in the upper body, have longer limbs, larger bone density, higher red […]

Deerfield Academy transitioning to full boarding school

Deerfield Academy is transitioning to a full boarding school, with construction of a new dorm underway, and current day students can continue to commute from home, but future students must apply as boarding students.

ADU law sees slow start in Franklin County

The Affordable Homes Act in Massachusetts has resulted in minimal housing growth in Franklin County, with only a handful of ADUs approved in the first year.

Warwick School District names Kate Carbone as interim superintendent

Kate Carbone has been appointed as interim superintendent of the Warwick School District for the 2026-2027 school year, filling in for Carole Learned-Miller, who is taking a sabbatical.

They Keep Bees takes home $10K prize at annual pitch contest

Ang Roell of They Keep Bees won the Franklin County Community Development Corporation's fifth "Take the Floor" pitch contest, receiving a $10,000 investment to help their business purchase a centrifuge to process honey and further strengthen the local food system and pollinator health.