Deerfield Select Board opts to remain part of Senior Center agreement

Speaking of Nature: A pale white dot: A longing look down at the Thinking Chair

1977 was a momentous year for me. I was 9 years old and I had just experienced the thrill of our nation’s bicentennial celebration. Everything seemed to be fun and interesting because everything was new. Then, in May of 1977, my mind was completely blown away when Star Wars hit the movie screens. The story […]

UMass football strives to respond against Miami (OH)

The UMass football team has reached an inflection point. Saturday’s 38-14 loss against Eastern Michigan was the first loss of the season and first time through five games in 2026 where an opponent outmatched the Minutemen at seemingly every facet of the game. UMass won its previous four games quite comfortably, yet the Eagles flew […]

Guest columnist Jennifer Shiao: Unions make UMass better

After 14 years employed by UMass Amherst, I can tell you one thing for certain: UMass is a good place to work, thanks to the unions. Here is a partial list of benefits that professional staff get at UMass Amherst, thanks only to the Professional Staff Union (PSU): These benefits were won at the bargaining […]

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Environmental groups sue Trump administration over eased vehicle fuel economy rules

DETROIT (AP) — A group of environmental organizations sued the Trump administration on Friday over its recent relaxation of key vehicle fuel economy rules, a decision that the group says will make vehicles less efficient, contribute to more pollution and increase gas consumption. On Monday, the Trump administration lowered Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE, […]