Orange may renegotiate easement with business incubator

Three juveniles arrested for vehicle break-ins in Orange

K-9 Zeus and his handler Officer Kyle Johnson tracked and arrested three juveniles on suspicion of breaking into vehicles and stealing items, with the majority of the stolen items recovered and returned to the victims.

July 9 dangerousness hearing set for Greenfield man accused of stabbing father

Carlos A. Naranjo, 32, is being held without bail pending a July 9 dangerousness hearing after being accused of stabbing his father in the family's downtown Greenfield restaurant in April.

First co-ed troop of Scouts celebrated at Crossover Ceremony in Greenfield

Cub Scout Pack 3 in Greenfield celebrated its first co-ed group of Cub Scouts at the annual Crossover Ceremony, which marked a milestone in the pack's history and allowed girls to learn the lessons and activities of Cub Scouts in larger groups.

A ‘win’ for children: Senate approves child welfare overhaul championed by Comerford

The Senate passed the "An Act Enhancing Child Welfare Protections" bill, which includes a Foster Children Bill of Rights and other reforms to the state's child welfare system, to ensure a brighter future for Massachusetts children.

Tara Jacobs seeks second term on Governor’s Council

Tara Jacobs, the current District 8 Governor's Council member, is running for re-election and highlights her efforts to diversify the judiciary, fill court vacancies and increase public trust in the courts during her time in office. During her term, the council has confirmed over 100 judges, representing approximately 25% of the state's judiciary, and has worked to fill court vacancies in western Massachusetts. Jacobs prioritizes advocating for western Massachusetts, minimizing court vacancies and encouraging qualified candidates to seek judicial appointments.