Greenfield Notebook: Oct. 12, 2026

UMass football: Minutemen fail 2-point conversion with one second remaining, fall to Miami (OH)

AMHERST — The UMass football team had one play to beat Miami (Ohio) on Saturday afternoon. Down by a single point, the Minutemen lined up for a 2-point conversion after driving 91 yards for a chance at a victory at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. The 2-point conversion attempt saw the Minutemen run a Philly Special type […]

Educators, law enforcement personnel learn to balance responses to school threats at regional summit

Educators and law enforcement officials attended the Northwestern District Attorney's Office's annual Safe & Healthy Schools Summit to learn about the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines.

GCC earns Age-Friendly University designation in support of lifelong learning

Greenfield Community College has joined the Age-Friendly University Global Network, becoming one of only a few community colleges worldwide to receive the designation for its commitment to supporting learners of all ages.

Mayors for Peace initiative gaining traction in Franklin County

Several Franklin County towns, including Whately, New Salem, Gill and Deerfield, have joined the Mayors for Peace organization to advocate for nuclear abolition.

Let’s Talk Relationships: Before you say ‘I do’: Conversations couples need to have

Couples can spend months, sometimes more than a year, planning a wedding. The venue, guest list, flowers, food, and music all take time to figure out. But there is another important kind of preparation: preparing for the marriage and the life you will build together. Even couples who know each other well may not have […]