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Columnist Carrie N. Baker with Minna Most: Consistent, compassionate, connected — How the Pioneer Valley Doula Collaborative fights healthcare inequity

As states across the South and Midwest ban abortion, maternal mortality and morbidity rates are climbing nationwide, yet Massachusetts has one of the lowest maternal mortality rates in the country. Even so, our severe maternal morbidity rate — defined as unexpected, life-threatening complications during labor, delivery, or the postpartum period that result in significant health […]

Arts Briefs: Solo exhibit in Greenfield, The Klines in New Salem, and more

The Klines to perform at the 1794 Meetinghouse The Klines will bring the authentic sounds of Appalachian coal-mining songs and front-porch music to the 1794 Meetinghouse in New Salem on Saturday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. Michael and Carrie Kline deliver powerful country harmony duets on guitar and vocals, weaving together moving family stories and […]

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.