By JENNIFER CORE and CLAIRE MORENON
Immigration crackdowns, and the resulting protests, have been at the center of the news for the past several weeks — this is a violent, divided moment centering around a highly divisive issue. It is also a sweet season in the Valley — the height of the growing season is just beginning, and farmers’ markets and farm stands are filling up. These might seem like completely unrelated realities, but they are closely connected by one thing: the deeply skilled, and largely invisible, farmworkers who plant, pick, and process the harvest — many of whom are immigrants.
Holly A. Boisvert, 49, homeless of Greenfield. Charge of possession of a Class B drug and possession of a Class E drug. Released on personal recognizance. Pretrial conference set for Dec. 6. The counsel fee was waived.Judge William Mazanec III...
Judge William MazanecGreenfield, Oct. 15Kevin K. Smith, 34, of Oak Grove Avenue, Springfield. Charges of resisting arrest, intimidating a witness/juror/police/court official, a marked lanes violation, failure to stop or yield, improper operation of a...
A recent picture sent by a close friend of mine in Shelburne, and who wishes to remain anonymous, not only got my wheels turning, but also brought to me a moment of appreciation for the many pictures I receive from people throughout the region — simply in the sense of sharing what they see though a lens or an iPhone, sometimes in their own backyards! So thanks to my anonymous friend, and to the many others who have taken the time to reach out during these many years of sharing time together “On the Ridge.”
By LUKE MACANNUCO
Piti Theatre Co.’s annual DinoFest is evolving into something larger this year: Dino Trail Week.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
COLRAIN — The Highway Department is seeking its next superintendent, with the ideal candidate being someone who can effectively balance administrative tasks with fieldwork alongside the crew.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
COLRAIN — The Selectboard on Tuesday approved doubling from $250 to $500 the individual fees for a special permit, a site plan review and a zoning variance, as well as the cost for an applicant to appeal a decision made by the building commissioner.
By GRACE CHAI
NORTHAMPTON — After 15 years directing harm reduction at Tapestry, Liz Whynott recently accepted a new post as senior program officer at RIZE Massachusetts Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to funding and collaborating on solutions to end the overdose crisis in Massachusetts.
By GARRETT COTE
HAMPDEN — As the Country Club of Greenfield’s Cody Booska stepped to the tee box on the 14th hole (his fifth of the day after starting on No. 10), he turned to his dad, Dennis, who was caddying for him, and asked, “Where’s Brady?”
By GARRETT COTE
HAMPDEN — Thirty-six holes weren’t enough to decide which 32 golfers were going to make Wednesday’s match play in the 117th Massachusetts Amateur Championship at GreatHorse. After Monday and Tuesday’s first two rounds, 24 players were safely inside the 6-over par cut line while 10 players were tied at that number.
By THOMAS JOHNSTON
Ariel Peters scored six points, Abi Dobias and Samantha Duncan both recorded five points, Madyson Lynde tallied three points while Jordyn Gilmore added two points in Franklin Tech’s 23-21 victory over Hopkins on Tuesday in a Franklin Tech Girls Summer Basketball League contest.
By CHRIS LARABEE
GREENFIELD — With the approval of the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act last week, which includes $1.2 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), regional food assistance agencies say they are anticipating negative impacts that will sprawl across many aspects of society.
By CHRIS LISINSKI and COLIN A. YOUNG
BOSTON — The top Republican in the Massachusetts House is still parsing the so-called “big, beautiful bill” that became law Friday to figure out where he lands.
By THOMAS JOHNSTON
BERNARDSTON — After two rounds of the 92nd Massachusetts Girls Junior Amateur Championship at Crumpin-Fox Club, it’s clear the course has been a challenge for all competitors.
By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN
GREENFIELD — Despite concerns circulating about the future of Baystate Franklin Medical Center after the passage of the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act that cuts roughly $1.1 trillion in health care spending, Baystate Health’s chief financial officer advises the Greenfield hospital is not at risk of closure.
By CHRIS LARABEE
DEERFIELD — The site plan review hearing for a proposed solar array at 160 Conway Road was continued to August, as the applicant and the Planning Board will further examine concerns about water on the site.
By DOMENIC POLI
ORANGE — Ralph C. Mahar Regional School will soon be more energy-efficient after securing $524,000 in grants.
West County Notebook: July 9, 2025
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society will hold a pet adoption event on Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at its shelter at 171 Union St. Adoption fees for cats and dogs will be reduced by $100 and there will be no fee to adopt other species at Dakin during those two days.
By GENE STAMELL
I should have known they’d get it all wrong. Oh, I’ve heard the woke socialists moaning and whining: “He doesn’t listen to people around him.” Listen? I listen. I’m the best listener who ever lived; my hearing is off the charts. But nobody listens to me! I never said I wanted a big beautiful bill, in the singularity tense. I said bills, in the plurality tense.
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