School committees stand firm on anti-bullying policy despite compliance issues

United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region marks five years as merged agency

The United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region is marking its fifth anniversary following a 2021 merger while preparing to award grants to several local partner agencies as part of its 2026-2029 Healthy Communities initiative.

Sunderland bar’s liquor license suspended after inspection found underage drinking

The O's Music Bar in Sunderland received a temporary liquor license suspension following an investigation into underage drinking.

Worthington, Huntington land conservation adds more than 700 acres

More than 700 acres in Worthington and Huntington, enough space for about 540 football fields, have been added this month to the state’s stockpile of land that will be permanently protected for conservation. Permanently protected land surrounding Jackson Brook in Worthington will nearly double under a partnership between the Hilltown Land Trust (HLT) and the […]

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Valley Blue Sox clinch 2026 NECBL playoff spot

The Valley Blue Sox clinched a spot in the 2026 NECBL playoffs following their 8-6 win over the Mystic Schooners at Mackenzie Stadium on Friday. The Blue Sox will now attempt to snag their third NECBL title in team history. The Blue Sox won back-to-back championships in 2017 and 2018. One of the hottest teams […]