H.S. Roundup: Frontier softball's seventh-inning surge seals win over Belchertown

Guest column: On West-East Rail — Markey delivers, Moulton misses the mark

For decades, residents, transit advocates, and business and civic leaders in western Massachusetts have been working to make West-East Rail a reality, because we know that reliable passenger rail service between our four western counties, central Massachusetts, and Boston will be a game changer to connect our local economies and unlock access to jobs, education, […]

MassDOT to update Routes 5 and 10 bridges in Hatfield, Whately

MassDOT is set to begin a multi-year project next summer to replace the structurally deficient bridge decks of three bridges carrying Routes 5 and 10 over Interstate 91 in Whately and Hatfield.

Greenfield Notebook: July 23, 2026

Moose Lodge hosting pitch tournament GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Moose Lodge at 20 School St. is hosting a pitch tournament on Friday, July 24, starting at 6:30 p.m. Players are asked to arrive by 6 p.m. to go over the rules and the bracket setup. It is $15 per player to participate, with proceeds supporting […]

Montague Police Logs: June 22 to July 5, 2026

Monday, June 22 12:34 p.m. — Passerby noticed the front door to an address on Millers Falls Road looks like it was kicked in. Damaged door frame. Officer advising the front door is broken but there is a padlock on it. However, the back door is open. Requesting backup to make entry. No one is inside the building. Unable to determine if anything is missing. Photos taken. 3:45 p.m. — Reporting party on Millers Falls Road states she and her family just bought the property, and the front door is smashed and the back door is wide open. See prior call. […]

Sounds Local: New tracks you need to hear: The Suitcase Junket, Wallace Field and Kimaya Diggs drop fresh singles

There has been so much new music coming our way here at Sounds Local that it’s been hard to keep up with it all. In the past few weeks, some of the area’s favorite musicians have released singles from upcoming albums scheduled to drop this fall. There are a number of excellent new tunes you […]