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Though there are Democrats, AOC, Bernie, Jasmine Crockett and too few others, who are willing and eager to challenge the obscenity that is the Trump Administration, the Democratic leadership is content to use the path of decorum above all. At this moment Donald Trump and his gang have demonstrated a weak point in their armor: Jefferey Epstein. And yet the leadership does not see this issue as worthy of pursuit. Epstein and his file seem capable of dividing some MAGAs and weakening Trump, but the predictable Dems are willing to let this pass and not make it the big point of obscenity that it is and loudly demand this file. It is past time for a new philosophy and leadership of my party for it is blatantly obvious this old leadership is not up to the very horrific and serious challenge that is Trump and his gang.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

Christian LaPlante wants to help.

2:01 p.m. — Reporting party on Montague City Road requesting an officer come to her residence. States someone stole her iPad and cellphone. Caller was advised an officer will be made aware and will respond when someone is available. Reporting party called back stating she found her iPad but still wants an officer to go there. She was advised an officer would be made aware. Caller was unhappy and hung up. Officer called her back and she hung up again.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

The annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival returns to Unity Park for the 12th year on Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3, with special events on Friday, Aug. 1, to lead into the weekend celebration of Indigenous culture and history.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MILLERS FALLS — Just nine months after it was founded, new owners are taking over the indoor toddler playground at 26 East Main St.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — The Gill-Montague Regional School District is preparing for the start of the school year with new hires, while interim Superintendent Tari Thomas begins her entry plan.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — For the 22nd year, the Franklin County Boat Club’s Christmas in July boat parade and fireworks celebration will return on Saturday, July 26.

1:17 p.m. — Caller from Highland School Apartments on Millers Falls Road reports a Montague Housing Authority employee was mowing the lawn and a rock shot out from underneath the lawnmower, shattering the rear windshield of her vehicle that was in the parking lot. She was advised of her options. Report taken.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

MONTAGUE — A 60-year-old man from Erving was found dead in the Montague Plains Wildlife Management Area Tuesday evening, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — Two months after Ashfield’s designation as a Climate Leader Community, Montague is considering pursuing the same distinction, which could make the town eligible for up to $1 million in grants to support clean energy and decarbonization efforts at town buildings.

By CHRIS LARABEE

While the Six Town Regionalization Planning Board awaits feedback from the state on its proposed regional agreement, it is also preparing assessment models for the potential Great River Regional School District.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has agreed to take on the cleanup of contaminated soil on First Street that has delayed the development of six affordable homes by Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity.

High Honors: Benjamin Baker, Cole Bassett, Mason Bassett, Chloe Bigelow, Joseph Bobala, David Chagnon, Kairi Chubb, Nicholas Constantine, Zachary Consantine, Azariah Cosme, Joseph DiSciullo, Everett Eichorn, Aubrie Fitzgerald, Laura Fuess, Zoe Gledhill, Jonathan Holmes, Cecelia Laflamme, Carter Leete, Joshua Leonovich, Tyler Lively, Jedidiah Niquette, Madison Pettengill, Mylena Prunier, Serenity Rider, Everia Rivera, Landon Smead, Nicholas Spencer, Kendra Steiner, Aiden Taylor, Ava Taylor, Brooke Taylor, Jeanna Taylor, Jacob Thomas, Rhys Urkiel, Keith Warger, Landon Warger, Nathan Warger and Holden Wolfe.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — Despite an anticipated multi-day dam repair that prompted an emergency drawdown of the Connecticut River, FirstLight Hydro Generating Co. confirmed Wednesday that the repairs were completed ahead of schedule.

MONTAGUE — Five members have been appointed to the Police Chief Search Committee.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — After a year of continued discussion, Montague will be the latest town to join the Pioneer Valley Mosquito Control District.

2:26 p.m. — Franklin County Technical School principal reports a male party on a bicycle has shown up twice on campus today. He is talking “jibberish” and is raising concerns among staff. Male party was out for a ride on his new bike. He was advised to stay away from the school.

By LUKE MACANNUCO

With its newest event, the Montague Retreat Center hopes to offer “a weekend art and cultural immersion with nature as our muse.”

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

A Turners Falls business wants to help you with your honey-do list, no matter who that honey may be.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — After three years of disputes over the assessed value of FirstLight Hydro Generating Co.’s property in town, a 10-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement is now in effect.