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By JON HUER

Anxiety is rising among Democrats who believe that Trumpsters don’t intend to give up their power, not now, not tomorrow, not ever, and that, under Donald Trump, there will be no further elections in America. James Carville, the revered Democratic strategist, said recently that it’s likely Trump will “call martial law [and] cancel the midterm elections.” Even ordinary Americans can see that the so-called peaceful transfer of power would be neither peaceful nor transferred in America’s political future.

By JOHN PARADIS

I’ve been doing a lot of soul searching to understand what happened to empathy as a common value in our country, a norm by which we respect and treat one another with basic human decency.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

According to the National Fire Prevention Association, constructing a new fire station can cost anywhere between $412 to $1,171 per square foot.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

History lovers take note: the fourth annual Hilltown History Trail will take place on Aug. 2.

By CHRIS LARABEE

BERNARDSTON — Residents of Bernardston and Leyden are invited to a community forum on potential regionalization opportunities between the two communities.

By EVELINE MACDOUGALL

Anyone seeing a bluebird up close can understand why this feathered friend symbolizes happiness. Our eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) captures the hearts of many with their vibrant plumage, and Susan Brock of Northfield is a devotee who helps spread the joy to others.

By CAROLYN BROWN

Elana Casey, the new associate director of the Augusta Savage Gallery at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, is new to the Pioneer Valley, but not to promoting art – especially Black art – in the community.

By LISA GOODRICH

Blueberry season is here. Whether from farm stands, farmers markets, or in the fields for pick-your-own, the beloved berry freezes well, dries well and makes sublime jams and preserves — if they last beyond being eaten fresh.

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 TINKY WEISBLAT

Book Review: “Travel on $50/Day (or less!)” by Steve Hamlin (privately published, 113 pages).

By GARRETT COTE

Just over a month ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder outlasted the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals to capture the franchise’s first championship since the team moved to Oklahoma City from Seattle in 2008. Confetti fell inside the Paycom Center as Thunder players celebrated on stage and accepted the Larry O’Brien trophy.

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

GREENFIELD — The intensity was high at Nichols Gymnasium on Thursday during the boys varsity quarterfinals of the DRIVE League.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — After resident concerns about speeding prompted a speed and traffic study on Route 63, officials are now considering options for enforcement, backed by data from a speed and traffic study.

By RYAN AMES

The Mid-American Conference held its annual football media day as part of the MAC Football Kickoff at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday.

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

GREENFIELD — The Invitational Four Ball got underway on Thursday at Country Club of Greenfield, marking a monumental year for the tournament as it marks its 80th year.

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

After taking home the championship trophy at the Massachusetts Cal Ripken State Tournament last week, the Greenfield 8U All-Stars got to compete against the best in New England at Regionals in Milford, Connecticut this week.

By RYAN AMES

UMass athletics unveiled its Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on Thursday afternoon. Michaela Butler, Victor Cruz, Deanna Groark and Chaz Williams will be inducted as part of the George "Trigger" Burke Hall of Fame Class of 2025, with the induction ceremony scheduled for Sept. 6.

By LUKE MACANNUCO

GREENFIELD — Outside the Oak Courts housing complex, a line forms in front of a food truck that extends down into the neighborhood, with adults and children on bicycles waiting to pick up their Summer Eats meals.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School students will have a new playground just in time for the new school year.

By CHRIS LARABEE

CONWAY — The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office has identified the 21-year-old Chicopee man who drowned in the Conway Community Swimming Pool on Tuesday as Abdelaziz Ayay.