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H.S. Roundup: Hopkins boys soccer suffers fourth straight loss

The Hopkins boys soccer team took its fourth straight loss after falling to Lenox, 3-1, on Monday night. Jason Campbell collected the Golden Hawks’ lone goal, while Matt Feltovic factored in with an assist. Hopkins goalie Jacob Laramie finished the game with six saves. The Hawks will hope to avoid their fifth loss in a […]

Steps to unity: Interfaith groups walk for peace, honor late activists

AMHERST — An 8.2-mile interfaith peace walk on Monday was just another step in the walkers’ long journey for unity. Many of the 52 participants who traveled from the Amherst Town Common to Northampton Friends Meeting at 43 Center St. in that city have advocated against war throughout their lifetimes. But unlike the outrage and […]

Safe driving law update would target motorists recording themselves

BOSTON — An architect of the 2019 hands-free driving law and the state’s top public safety official say technology may be outpacing the law banning motorists from using handheld electronic devices while driving. “Our phones can do more today, and there are more ways than ever for technology to compete for a driver’s attention. Our […]

Peer review flags gaps with major Southampton solar project

SOUTHAMPTON — A peer review of a large solar array and battery energy storage system proposed for farmland off Pleasant Street above the Barnes Aquifer has flagged numerous gaps, from fire response to water supply protection. Solar giant BlueWave of Boston in January announced plans to construct the 5.49-megawatt agrivoltaic solar array and accompanying battery […]