Valley Bounty: A new name for a local favorite: SideHill Farm in Hawley rebrands as Macca Gene Creamery

AI advancements leave governors on edge

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey joined other political leaders in calling for federal oversight and guardrails to manage the rapid development of artificial intelligence.

Guest columnist William Lambers: Lake Ontario: A symbol of peace

Instead of renaming Lake Ontario,  a move rejected by most Americans, President Donald Trump should learn about the Lake’s history and be inspired to be a peacemaker. Lake Ontario, which translated means “lake of shining water” or “beautiful lake” is really a symbol of peace. A treaty negotiated by John Quincy Adams,  the Rush-Bagot Agreement […]

My Turn: Choose kindness over fear

I’ve always believed that talking to strangers is one of the last simple ways to make life better. Not in a grand, world‑saving way, but in the small, human way that actually matters. You hear someone’s need, you respond, and something good happens. It’s not complicated. It’s not dangerous. It’s not a moral puzzle. It’s […]

Eggplant's royal air: A dip for that waterside affair

It’s eggplant time. In warmer parts of the United States, eggplants show up in farm stands in June or July. Here in chilly New England, however, they tend to appear in August or September. There’s something voluptuous about an eggplant. I love its deep purple hue, the color of royalty, and its curviness. I only […]

Greenfield ZBA approves Dollar Tree signs with size limits

The Greenfield Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved Dollar Tree's request to install new signs at 107 Main St., though officials amended the permit to limit the letters to a maximum height of 24 inches.