'It makes me so happy': Ashfield Fall Festival brings tradition and reconnection

Leverett resident aims to bring the Pledge of Allegiance to Town Meetings

A Leverett resident plans to circulate a petition regarding whether to begin meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Greenfield Notebook: Oct. 12, 2026

Stone Soup Café’s Soup CSA returns GREENFIELD — After a successful first season with 135 participants, Stone Soup Café’s Soup CSA is returning this fall, giving community members a chance to enjoy six months of homemade soup while also supporting the organization’s mission. The Soup CSA runs from October through March. Participants pay in advance […]

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.