Update to Massachusetts Rural Policy Plan looks to prioritize rural equity, capacity

Smith College grad Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

NEW YORK — Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92. With her trademark streaked hair parted down the middle and large aviator glasses, […]

As I See It: All men are created socialist

The recent rise of socialism apparently prompted two opposite political responses: For conservatives, Trump declares that “(socialism) is the opposite of the American system.” For liberals, our own U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren publicly demanded, “Give us more of that socialism!” (Greenfield Recorder, Aug. 17). For thinking Americans, by rediscovering socialism, we are merely coming home […]

UMass touts momentum, community ties at 59th annual breakfast

At the 59th annual Community Breakfast, UMass Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes highlighted the university's continued growth, significant fundraising success and strong regional connections despite national challenges.

Location for new skate park in Athol chosen

ATHOL – The Open Space and Recreation Review Committee voted to support a town-owned property off Lincoln Avenue as the location for a proposed skate park and other recreational uses. The location will next be presented to the Selectboard for approval. Athol resident Stephen Sharp brought the skate park proposal to the committee at its […]

UMass football snaps longest FBS losing streak with 37-21 win at Rutgers

The UMass football team kicked off its 2026 season with a shocking 37-21 upset against Rutgers on Thursday night at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. The victory snapped the Minutemen’s 16-game losing streak — the longest active streak in all of FBS football at the time — plus counted as it’s first win against […]