Greenfield Historical Commission seeks home for 19th-century stagecoach

Softball: West wins bronze at Bay State Games with walk-off homer by Raegan Dubay

DEVENS — The West softball team had to settle for a bronze medal at the 2026 Bay State Games Softball Showcase on Thursday afternoon. While the finish may not be what the team desired, the West finished its appearance in the showcase with an exhilarating climax in the bronze medal game. Hampshire Regional’s Raegan Dubay […]

Reflecting on the 'fight for freedom': Declaration of Independence readings held

State Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. Susannah Whipps joined the Massachusetts Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution in delivering commemorative copies of the Declaration of Independence to cities and towns across Massachusetts, accompanied by Revolutionary War reenactors, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the document's first public reading.

New Greenfield superintendent outlines goals for first months

Carol Kruser, Greenfield's new superintendent, is settling into her role and working to develop her goals for the next few months, while the School Committee reflects on their accomplishments and goals for the rest of the year.

Business Briefs: July 10, 2026

New leaders take the reins at Community Legal Aid offices in Franklin and Hampshire counties GREENFIELD — Community Legal Aid, a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services annually to more than 9,000 low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts, has named new managing attorneys for its operations in Franklin and Hampshire counties. […]

My Turn: Honoring Mary Ellen Preston, one handwritten card at a time

As I set up my art kiosk at the Greenfield Farmers’ Market on June 27, I had an additional mission. I wanted to honor the late Mary Ellen Preston, a remarkable Greenfield resident who died on June 6.  She was a treasured mentor to me as well as an honorary grandmother to many youngsters, including […]