Four more initiative petitions clear signature hurdle for 2026 ballot

David E. Hawkins

<html><head></head><body>David E. Hawkins<br /><br />Gill, MA - David E. "Hawkeye" Hawkins, a lifelong resident of Gill, MA, died September 28, 2026 at his home with his family. He was born on October 26, 1958 in Greenfield, MA, the son of E ...

H.S. Roundup: Pioneer girls soccer takes first loss of the season to Drury

NORTHFIELD — A visit from the Drury Blue Devils led to the Pioneer Valley Regional girls soccer team’s first loss of the season on Wednesday afternoon. The Blue Devils held off the Panthers, 2-1, in the independent matchup. Drury scored in the 13th minute and took a 1-0 lead into halftime. Lily Mirante scored on [&hellip;]

Oversight rules on the move after Globe Spotlight report

Gov. Maura Healey announced that the Public Health Council will review new regulations to implement a law requiring the state to consider an operator's out-of-state history and litigation when evaluating nursing home licenses.

Deking for Dan Tournament enters seventh year, with new additions in Athol

The Deking for Dan 7th Annual Tournament gets underway at the Athol Street Hockey Association on Friday. Round robin play begins on the first two days before playoffs begin Sunday. The tournament is in memory of Dan Greeley. All proceeds from the tournament benefit the American Cancer Society. The tournament raised around $9,000 last year [&hellip;]

Western Mass. senators join Oliveira-led fight against Trump plan to cut 1,400 Head Start standards

A group of Massachusetts state senators and Gov. Maura Healey are urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to withdraw proposed rule changes to the Head Start program that critics say will diminish service quality and accessibility.