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By JON HUER

Nowadays most people believe that “facts” and “truths” are similar, almost identical: They say truths are based on facts and facts lead to truths. Dictionaries further confuse them as close cousins, if not twins.

By DON STEWART

STOCKBRIDGE — The dynamic images of photographic illustrator Walter Wick can be viewed through Oct. 26 in four galleries at Stockbridge’s Norman Rockwell Museum.

By EVELINE MACDOUGALL

Oxbow Design Build co-founder Carl Woodruff referred to multiple bottom lines as the local business celebrates its 10-year anniversary: “We use environmentally stable materials and contribute to the community by creating affordable housing while also being a for-profit enterprise with competitive wages and benefits.” In addition to aiming for lofty goals, Oxbow delivers superb results for residential and commercial clients.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

Photographer and member of the Hassanamisco Nipmuc Band, Scott Quanon Menuhkesu (Strong Hawk) Foster, is sharing glimpses into cultures of Native Americans of southern New England through his ongoing “Ways of My Ancestors - We Are Still Here” photography series on display at the Great Falls Discovery Center.

By THE REV. JANET ADAIR HANSEN

Even back when I was ordained to Christian ministry more than 40 years ago, churches would get comments that they “were too political” or sometimes they “were not political enough.” In today’s widely divided society, when other viewpoints are not just seen as different but in a derogatory fashion, the divide between America’s two main political parties seems an unfathomable chasm. Many churches and clergy try to stay out of the fray, trying not to offend members or anyone else in the community. However, claiming to “not be political” is itself a political stance.

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.

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — South County Senior Center Board of Oversight members, alongside other officials from the three towns, are eyeing yet another potential long-term home for the Senior Center.

By SAM FERLAND

EASTHAMPTON — Mayor Nicole LaChapelle announced Wednesday she will step down next week after Gov. Maura Healey appointed her commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).

The late Frank Zappa once famously referred to politics as “the entertainment branch of the military-industrial complex.” The rock star’s prescient quote speaks to how our governance has become so performative — thanks largely to the cynical manipulations of Republican strategists — that the actual needs of society barely even make it onto the agenda.

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.

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — The man who purchased two local dealerships from McGovern Automotive Group about four months ago plans to open Greenfield Truck & Equipment on Beacon Street within the next couple weeks.

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — Carl Heebner has for about eight years enticed Circle K customers to donate to the Special Olympics in July by offering to cut or shave his hair. This time around, five of his coworkers have stepped forward to help with the cause.

By SHERYL HUNTER

There’s nothing better than strolling through the village of Shelburne Falls and taking in all the sights of this picturesque area. Now, imagine the sound of melodic guitars and sweet, soaring voices drifting through the air from the porches of nearby homes. This would transform an already enjoyable experience into something even more special.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The FBI is searching for 47-year-old Yanrong Zhu, a fugitive Greenfield resident who allegedly conspired with six others to grow, transport and sell illicit marijuana in a ring that spanned Massachusetts, Maine and New York, and relied on labor from Chinese nationals who were smuggled into the country.

NEW SALEM — Due to an inability to transport compost to Orange at this time, the Transfer Station is unable to accept compost until further notice. Residents should now put their compost in their regular trash, according to Lynn Layton, a member of the Board of Health, which operates the Transfer Station.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — After sitting vacant for more than a year, the roughly 1-acre parking lot at 53 Hope St. is one step closer to potentially becoming a housing complex.

By PHILIP LUSSIER

Even though I try to ride a bicycle as often as I can, I still suffer from motonormativity. It is something very common and mostly unnoticed. Motonormativity goes by other names such as windshield bias or car-brain. In fact, the “normative” quality of it is an indication that it is an unconscious, ingrained, perspective of people living in car-driving societies.

Another big jump in water and sewer rates will continue to be a challenge for residents. Averaging 9% per year, the rates will double approximately every eight years! The Department of Public Works works hard and deserves appropriate raises and indeed cost of materials continues to climb. As evidenced by the constant construction and emergency water main repairs needed, much of our 100-year-old infrastructure had been neglected for quite a while; we can place blame squarely on the “rates never went up that much back in my day” folks!

By LUKE MACANNUCO

Piti Theatre Co.’s annual DinoFest is evolving into something larger this year: Dino Trail Week.