Sounds Local: Having a ‘Ball’ at 78: Rock pioneer June Millington pulls double duty at this weekend’s 40th Green River Festival

Healey signs $63.4B budget with no vetoes

BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey signed the $63.4 billion annual budget Thursday, coming nine days into the new fiscal year that’s poised to inflict major financial turmoil as a federal law reshapes public benefit programs. The signed fiscal year 2027 budget was delivered to Secretary of State Bill Galvin’s office just before 2 p.m., a […]

Markey, Moulton trade jabs in western Mass primary debate

In a western Massachusetts primary debate, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and Congressman Seth Moulton discussed a range of topics, including Markey's age, Moulton's stance on trans athletes, and regional issues, while both candidates criticized President Donald Trump, congressional Republicans and the MAGA movement.

As I See It: Amateurs are back!

Now in retirement, I am a true “amateur,” doing things only as my spirit commands. Up to the 19th century, before the advent of what we today call “professionalism,” most activities — intellectual, artistic, scientific, spiritual — were carried out by amateur scholars and adventurers, who pursued their dreams only for the love of pursuing […]

Farmers call for federal support during tour with congressman in Deerfield

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton visited Bar-Way Farm in Deerfield to learn about the farm's role in the local economy and how the federal government can support farms in western Massachusetts.

Senate skips social media ban, targets addictive design instead

BOSTON — Senators last Thursday unveiled a proposal aimed at limiting youth exposure to addictive aspects of social media, one that differs dramatically from a social media ban the House has already passed. The bill (S 3164) slated for Senate debate this week would require all social media platforms to adopt “default” settings for minors […]