Fatal crash closes Interstate 91 southbound near Hatfield, causing delays

With Massachusetts as model, Markey and Pressley propose $5B grant to expand fare-free transit nationwide

Massachusetts lawmakers and transit officials highlighted the success of fare-free service in increasing ridership and saving residents money, prompting the introduction of the Freedom to Move Act to provide national grant funding for similar programs.

My Turn: Do you like lettuce? Better shop local!

The belief that the American food system is safe has been sorely tested this summer, with the epidemic spread of the infection of a bubbly disc shaped parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis. Of course, there are outbreaks all the time from contaminated food — traced back to farms, restaurants, or picnic baskets. But with over 22,000 confirmed or suspected cases since May, 517 hospitalizations, and two deaths, this is the worst cyclosporiasis outbreak in U.S. history. Forty-seven states have now seen cases of infection by this parasite, including 147 cases in Massachusetts, as of Aug. 5. There are almost certainly thousands of […]

Franklin County Medical Reserve Corps looks to form nonprofit

Volunteers of the Franklin County Medical Reserve Corps are working to form a nonprofit to ensure the long-term sustainability of the network following an extension of its current management contract.

Invasive spotted lanternfly hitchhikes into region, threatening local vineyards

Agricultural experts and winery owners are monitoring the spread of the invasive spotted lanternfly.

Franklin County's YMCA hosting Back to School Bash

Franklin County's YMCA is hosting a free Back to School Bash on Sunday, Aug. 23, featuring free backpacks, haircuts and activities to help local students prepare for the upcoming school year.