As domestic violence reports rise, funding to support survivors dwindles

H.S. Roundup: Franklin Tech golf secures share of league title with win over Smith Vocational

HOLYOKE — The undefeated Franklin Tech golf team clinched a share of the Bi-County East league championship with a 167-177 win over Smith Vocational at Wyckoff Country Club on Thursday afternoon. The Eagles (15-0, 14-0 Bi-County East) need just one more victory to secure an outright championship. A consistent top four group managed to play […]

My Turn: Proud neighbor of the 'no' voters

On Oct. 6, the night of the Franklin County Technical School vote, I kept a record of how I, a current student, felt. 7:09 p.m.: Fifty-one minutes till the voting booths close. It’s for my school. I graduate next year. I know I won’t reap the rewards of the new school building. No student currently […]

CHD in Orange to offer primary care, helping to fill 'deficit of services'

The Center for Human Development will begin offering primary care services at its Orange facility starting Friday, integrating medical care with its existing behavioral health programs.

Bulletin Board: Perfect weather greets Great River Challenge athletes

The 11th year of the Great River Challenge commenced on Oct. 3 in Northfield, with Mother Nature granting the participating athletes with a picturesque fall day for the event. More than 100 registered athletes ranged from all over New England and as far away as Colorado. The paddling leg of the competition offered a 5.5-mile […]

Prescription on a plate: McGovern Medicare bill targets post-hospital care with medically tailored meals

A new federal bill co-authored by U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern passed the House Ways and Means Committee to establish a six-year pilot program providing medically tailored meals to Medicare beneficiaries through participating hospitals.