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UMass men’s basketball falls to Boston College at TD Garden after second-half slump

The UMass men’s basketball team sputtered down the stretch in its 71-55 loss to Boston College at the TD Garden on Friday afternoon. Trailing by just two points at halftime (37-35), the Minutemen shot 25% from the floor in the second half as the Eagles outscored UMass 34-20 in the final frame. Boston College didn’t shoot all that much better in the second half, recording a 31% clip in field goals, however the Eagles were nearly automatic from the free throw line in what proved to be the difference. Boston College made 14-of-15 attempts from the charity stripe in the second […]

High engagement fuels strong voter turnout in Franklin County, North Quabbin region

The 2026 midterm elections saw droves of voters head to the polls in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region, with experts saying that the nine ballot initiatives could have been a driving factor.

'Warm the Children fits right in with our mission': Greenfield Kiwanis Club gives $6K to support winter clothing drive

The Greenfield Kiwanis Club presented a $6,000 check to Warm the Children, raising funds through an annual golf tournament to provide winter clothing for local children in need.

Greenfield Planning Board approves new downtown design guidelines

The Greenfield Planning Board unanimously approved new downtown design guidelines and requested zoning code amendments to ensure future construction projects in the Central Commercial District meet specific aesthetic and amenity standards.

Policymaking or investigations? For McGovern, the answer is both

U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern outlined the challenges facing newly elected Democrats, emphasizing the need to simultaneously investigate presidential corruption and enact policies to improve economic affordability.