'There's an underlying cosmic botany': Community sculpture project prepares to debut at Look Park in Florence

Guest columnist Colton Andrews: Gov. Healey stands with workers, and we stand with her

Massachusetts is a union state, built by workers, protected by workers, and powered by workers. And right now, only one candidate for governor has proven she’s willing to fight for us every single day. Maura Healey. Gov. Healey doesn’t just show up for photo ops. She shows up when it matters. She shows up when […]

Columnist Richard Fein: Iran War — Peace through mutual victory?

This column is about the current war in Iran. Both the United States and Iran have suffered significant losses but the war continues into its eighth month. Why is that? One reason the war continues is that each side believes it can outlast the other. From a Trump administration perspective, Iran has suffered so much […]

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Guest columnist Dick Evans: Weed, dogs and responsibility

An anonymous, out-of-state funder has brought us Question 8 on next month’s ballot. If passed, it would repeal the regulatory and tax system that Massachusetts voters approved 10 years ago for non-medical cannabis. In practical terms, Question 8 is not a technical adjustment. It is a full-scale reversal of the commonwealth’s framework for cannabis commerce. […]

Amid bus driver shortage, Amherst schools eye reduction of morning stops

AMHERST — With late buses causing students to miss class time and breakfast, the Amherst, Pelham and Amherst-Pelham Regional schools are developing a revised transportation plan that will likely scale back the number of morning stops. The district already faces a Problem Resolution System complaint with the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education over […]