Merriam-Webster editor discusses slang, linguistic history at Greenfield High School's annual Comic Con

Travel With Max: Republic of Georgia offers treat for skiers

Travel writer Max Hartshorne recounts his 2024 trip to Georgia's Gudauri ski resort, highlighting the affordable costs, scenic terrain and local culture despite challenging road conditions.

Lora Wondolowski: I’m ready to work for Franklin County on day one

For the past 10 months, the 1st Franklin District has been without representation. Meanwhile, the challenges our communities face have grown more serious. Over the course of the campaign, we’ve knocked on more than 5,000 doors across the district, and I’ve listened and learned. I’ve heard concerns about finding housing that’s affordable, the rising cost […]

White Cane Awareness Day highlights 'invisible illness'

The Northfield Senior Center observed White Cane Awareness Day with guest speaker Jinx Hastings, who shared her experiences living with legal blindness to foster empathy and awareness among attendees.

'What kind of mug person are you?': Deerfield family puts spin on book exchange concept with 'mug library'

A Deerfield family turned their hobby of thrifting into a community project by creating a free mug library outside their home to encourage neighborhood connection.

My Turn: Vote ‘no’ on Question 7

I’m surprised I haven’t seen more about Ballot Question 7, since it’s hugely consequential for our area. What’s at stake is: Do rural towns still have a right to exist, and to continue to choose to remain rural? There’s absolutely an affordable housing crisis, and we absolutely have to do something about it. But Question […]