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By CARL DOERNER

 Despising one-man rule, nearly all of them slave owners, men of wealth and property gathered to create the U.S. They looked to ancient Greece, and to an Indian Confederation for models and designed a government in which “some” men ruled.Selecting a...

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

CHARLEMONT — Having adopted two cats, a dog and a new kitten, it’s safe to say that Charlemont resident Rachel Harris is passionate about caring for animals.It was this passion that fueled her recent work with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office...

By SAM FERLAND

CHARLEMONT — The state Department of Transportation is planning a $10 million upgrade to the West Hawley Road Bridge on Route 8A over the Deerfield River that officials say will improve safety and pedestrian access.Ahead of construction, which is...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

CHARLEMONT — After a yearslong effort mandating that Stagecoach Auto Repair remove the more than 200 unregistered “junk cars” it has stored along its 80-acre site on Route 8A, the Conservation Commission voted unanimously to draft a letter to owner...

By KATHE GEIST

 A number of years ago I tutored a Japanese student who attended a Massachusetts high school. One summer we read “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” together and, at the mention of David and Goliath, I asked him if he knew the story. He didn’t, so the next...

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

CHARLEMONT — Organizers of Mohawk Trail Concerts, a series now in its 54th season that continues through July 20, aim to make chamber music accessible for all.“We just want to enjoy music and share it with as many people as possible,” said Mark...

By CARL DOERNER

 Back in May, NPR’s “All Things Considered” broadcast an accounting of the impact of COVID on New York’s theater industry. The latter term applies. Preparing a drama for the stage on Broadway is little different than other capital ventures. It...

Blais holding conversation on energy, environment ASHFIELD — State Rep. Natalie Blais, D-Deerfield, welcomes constituents from her 1st Franklin District to a conversation on energy and the environment at Ashfield Town Hall on Friday, June 28, from 5...

By ALAN HARRIS

 The totalitarian tendency arises and gains its momentum as a result of uncertainty leading to fear, leading to distrust of institutions, to ceding authority to whoever can convince the populace its problems will all be solved by the “I can fix it...

By TINKY WEISBLAT

David Comstock grew up in Charlemont and started his career as a chef in that town. He began as a dishwasher at the now defunct Charlemont Inn and took to restaurant life, eventually attending the New England Culinary Institute.Back in Charlemont...

Heath glass artist displaying work in SandwichSANDWICH — Heath glass artist Robert Dane will have his work featured at the Sandwich Glass Museum, 129 Main St., as part of the “Heartbeats & Harmony” exhibit, with an opening reception planned for...

By DOMENIC POLI

CHARLEMONT — Being born into slavery in a place called Libertytown is perhaps the ultimate irony.But that’s a significant part of the life story of Basil C. Dorsey, a self-emancipated man whose remarkable quest for freedom will be detailed by local...

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

CHARLEMONT — The next two programs in the annual Charlemont Forum series are united by a common theme: the media.Ted Conover, an immersion journalist, will talk about his approach to journalistic projects on Thursday, June 20, at 7 p.m. Jackie Jesko,...

By DIANE BRONCACCIO

CHARLEMONT — Write-in candidate Kim Alison Blakeslee is the newest Selectboard member, having won in a contest against ballot candidate Stephen W. Thayer by a 95-77 vote.After Tuesday’s election, Blakeslee said she was overwhelmed by the community...

By CHRIS LARABEE

BUCKLAND — After a successful implementation in the middle school, Mohawk Trail Regional School is expanding its “Off and Away, All Day!” pilot program to the high school to curb student cellphone use and introduce a consistent policy across the...

By DIANE BRONCACCIO

CHARLEMONT — While Stephen W. Thayer is the sole ballot candidate seeking election to a two-year Selectboard term, Kim Alison Blakeslee is challenging him with a write-in campaign.The victor in Tuesday’s election will fill the seat vacated by William...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

CHARLEMONT — Residents approved a resolution calling for withdrawal of federal aid to Israel until a cease-fire is reached between Israel and Hamas, while a request for $68,000 for a police cruiser also captured the attention of voters at Annual Town...

By DIANE BRONCACCIO

CHARLEMONT — Annual Town Meeting attendees will be asked to replace a failing, 27-year-old fire truck, buy a new police cruiser, start a new fire district with Rowe and adopt a bylaw that spells out procedures for recalling an elected town...

By CARL DOERNER

On April 11, Donald Trump met with oil, gas, and other industry guests he had invited to his Mar-a-Lago estate. He asked for their support in the coming presidential election with donation of $1 billion. Yes, a billion dollars.And yes, he can do this...