'We’re just getting started': Greenfield Public Library looks to inspire early love of reading with '1,000 Books Before Kindergarten' program

As I See It: The more things change...

In the early morning of Nov. 4, 2026, I went to bed, like many Americans, without the nearly 2-year-long affliction of constant oppression and anxiety, and slept “the sleep of the saved and thankful” (as England’s leader, Winston Churchill, said upon America’s entry into World War II). The midterms gave Democrats their congressional majority that […]

Valley Bounty: Bostrom Farm in Greenfield keeps it simple, wholesome and fresh

Farmer Kyle Bostrom manages a complex agricultural operation in Greenfield that integrates rotational grazing of beef cattle with diverse vegetable production and on-farm meat processing.

Deerfield Academy publication invites students to engage in sustainability

Four seniors at Deerfield Academy launched SPROUT, a digital publication that uses art, photography and research to foster student engagement with sustainability and climate change.

Faith Matters: What we can learn from veterans

The Rev. Marisa Egerstrom of St. John's Episcopal Church in Athol reflects on the importance of faithfulness and community demonstrated by veterans during their monthly lunches.

Beacon Hill Roll Call: Nov. 2 to Nov. 6, 2026

Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of Nov. 2 to Nov. 6. There were no roll calls in the House last week. $2.62 billion supplemental budget (S 3290) The Senate, 34-4, approved a Democratic leadership-sponsored $2.62 billion supplemental budget to close out the books on fiscal year […]