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By THOMAS JOHNSTON

Eleanor Jones and Hazel Muise-Sheldon each knocked three hits in Pipione’s Sport Shop’s 2-1 win over Elks Club in a GGSL contest Wednesday. 

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — After launching her write-in campaign 18 days ago, Marina Goldman has secured a three-year term on the Selectboard, ousting incumbent Christopher Boutwell after five terms on the board and beating challenger Edward Voudren.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

GREENFIELD — Library directors from across Franklin County recently shared their stories of what it means to be a librarian in 2025, a role they say often involves pivoting to tackle unprecedented challenges.

By PHILLIP RINGWOOD

At a time when our country faces increasing inequality, growing instability, and the weakening of social ties, it’s easy to despair at the scale of the challenges. But for those who believe in the power of collective effort, AmeriCorps offers a solution for progress.

By SHERYL HUNTER

Elvis may have left the building, but he will soon return when Greenfield native Travis Ledoyt brings his Elvis Presley tribute act back to the Greenfield High School on Saturday, May 24, at 7 p.m.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — The Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum will open for the season on Saturday, May 24.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE — With no contested races, Tuesday’s town election ushered in a new Selectboard member, Rodney McBride, and saw write-in votes decide the fate of four positions with no candidates on the ballot.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

BERNARDSTON — The Bernardston Gas Engine Show, Flea Market & Craft Fair is back for its 49th year of tractors, treats and community togetherness.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — After a successful inaugural performance last June, the Franklin County Teen Performing Arts Showcase will return to the Shea Theater Arts Center on Friday, May 23.

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — While final tweaks and changes are expected before the end of June, residents and the Selectboard got a first look at the feasibility study for the Norwottuck North Shared-Use Path Monday evening.

By RYAN AMES

SOUTH DEERFIELD — It all came down to one match.

By SAM DRYSDALE

Career technical schools in Massachusetts will use a lottery system to admit students when there are more applicants than available seats, an approach that supporters say will ensure fairness and critics warn will water down education standards.

By DOMENIC POLI

WENDELL — Residents voiced concerns about recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehensions and deportations, and support for a Medicare-for-All system and land conservation, during a town hall-style meeting with the Democrat representing the 7th Hampden District on Monday afternoon.

By BILL DANIELSON

Last Saturday was a bit of a milestone for me. It might easily have come and gone without me realizing it, but thanks to my obsessive record keeping I happened to see a notation in the pages of my 2025 field diary and avoided an embarrassing oversight. Last Saturday marked the 28th anniversary of Speaking of Nature, an event that I don’t think I could have ever imagined back in 1997 when I sent in my first column.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GILL — John Ward will return to the Selectboard, having securing the seat in an uncontested race in Monday’s town election.

By CHRIS LARABEE

WARWICK — With no contested races, there were no surprises in Monday’s town election.

By SAM DRYSDALE

The state will close its remaining motel and hotel shelters this summer, Gov. Maura Healey announced Monday, as the governor and lawmakers have imposed restrictions on the emergency housing system over the past year and family enrollment has declined.

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — Students from across the Pioneer Valley were honored last week for their work in creating positive change in the world during the 25th annual Peacemaker Awards ceremony.

By SAMUEL GELINAS

WORCESTER — According to Oxford Dictionary, baseball refers to both the game and the ball used in it. It’s a popular sport played by two teams of nine players, who take turns batting and fielding. The game involves hitting a ball with a bat and running around four bases before the other team can return the ball.

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

WENDELL — Before his death in November, Joshua Jay Dostis, better known locally as the politically charged jester Waffles T. Clown, announced his terminal illness in a fashion typical to him, with a communal gathering at the Full Moon Coffeehouse.