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Deerfield woman detained following arrest at Capitol
01-30-2025 5:02 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

WASHINGTON – The Deerfield woman arrested at the U.S. Capitol this week for telling police she wanted to kill top Republicans conceded to detention on Thursday and a hearing is set for April 1, according to federal court documents.

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South Deerfield woman arrested for threatening to kill top Republicans, police say
01-29-2025 12:01 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

WASHINGTON — A South Deerfield woman is trying to get released from pretrial detention after her arrest at the U.S. Capitol for allegedly telling police she wanted to kill top Republicans, including billionaire investor Scott Bessent on the day that the Senate confirmed him as President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary, according to documents filed in federal court.


Trump order sows confusion, fear across Valley, beyond
01-28-2025 7:28 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH, ALEXA LEWIS, CHRIS LARABEE, and ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

NORTHAMPTON — The vague language in the Trump administration’s freeze on federal funding Tuesday evening prompted “chaos” and “confusion” among organizations dependent upon the trillions of dollars potentially impacted.


Valley’s state legislators stress defense at Tikkun Olam observance
01-27-2025 5:47 PM

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — State legislators representing Hampshire and Franklin counties signaled that they were prepared to defend protections for immigrants, the environment and transgender people in Massachusetts as the new federal administration under President Donald Trump moves to limit or scrap them.


‘A great comeback story’: Valley residents celebrate Trump’s return to White House on Inauguration Day
01-20-2025 4:08 PM

By SAMUEL GELINAS

WESTFIELD — Minutes after noon on Monday, repeated chants of “USA” filled East Mountain Country Club after Donald J. Trump took the oath of office, officially making him the 47th president of the United States.


Whately highway superintendent Bardwell to retire after 45 years of service
01-20-2025 9:21 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — With the upcoming retirement of the town’s longtime highway superintendent, the Selectboard has kicked off the search process for a replacement.


Belchertown launches new branding effort
01-18-2025 5:01 PM

By EMILEE KLEIN

BELCHERTOWN — A new project called Branding Belchertown aims to overhaul the visual identity of the commuter community in hopes of distinguishing Belchertown as a destination for tourism and business.


Amherst resident takes reins as New Salem town coordinator
01-15-2025 1:51 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

NEW SALEM — The new year means a new town coordinator for New Salem.


State legislators wrap up session, sending flurry of bills to governor
01-01-2025 12:24 PM

By CHRIS LISINSKI

BOSTON — Top Democrats needed a few extra months to reach agreements on major laws this session, but wrapped up business for the term with almost a day to spare and New Year’s Eve plans intact.The House and Senate adjourned their last meetings of the...


Gov. Healey takes stock midway through term
12-26-2024 4:37 PM

By COLIN A. YOUNG and SAM DRYSDALE

BOSTON — At the midway point of her term in office, Gov. Maura Healey said last week she’s comfortable with what she’s gotten done and is more focused on implementing what she sees as “transformational” accomplishments than on pondering her next...


McGovern feels ‘victorious’ after $220M in relief for NE farmers included in recent congressional spending bill
12-26-2024 4:00 PM

By SAMUEL GELINAS

WASHINGTON — The roller coaster ride last week over a down-to-the-wire congressional spending bill ended on a high note for U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, who expressed victory that some $220 million in federal money will soon be in the hands of New England...


Hadley officials review library roofing woes
12-22-2024 1:01 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HADLEY — Putting standing seam sheet metal or synthetic slate on the roof of the Hadley Public Library, or making significant modifications of the roof’s perimeter to allow better venting, could address problems in the 4-year-old building, including...


McGovern spearheads call to pardon lawyer in Chevron pollution case
12-19-2024 4:12 PM

By SAMUEL GELINAS

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden has been in the giving spirit. In the past month, he went out of his way and against his word by pardoning his son Hunter, followed by an announcement that he would be pardoning a list of 39 others, and granting...


DiZoglio, advocates plan legislative audit newsmaker
12-03-2024 4:11 PM

By SAM DORAN

BOSTON — Auditor Diana DiZoglio plans to hold a press conference Wednesday marking a month since her legislative audit ballot question cruised to victory. But the victorious Question 1 will be staying on ice for at least another month.The Methuen...


Markey predicts RFK Jr. hearing will spark ‘uproar’
11-27-2024 10:40 AM

By ALISON KUZNITZ

BOSTON — U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, joined by a cohort of Massachusetts health leaders, declared Tuesday he will vote against confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the next U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary, saying Americans need a leader...


Beacon Hill Roll Call, Nov. 11-15
11-22-2024 3:34 PM

By BOB KATZEN

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators votes on roll calls from the week of November 11-15. $3.9 BILLION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE (H 5100): House 137-8 and then 139-4, Senate 39-1, approved and...


Brush fire risk remains high in state, region until rain, frost arrives
11-13-2024 3:04 PM

By CHRIS LISINSKI

BOSTON — Bay Staters should conserve water and avoid burning anything outdoors amid an “unprecedented” wildfire season that likely will not abate until significant rain — or seasonal frost — arrives, state and local fire officials said this...


Beacon Hill Roll Call, Oct. 28-Nov. 1
11-08-2024 2:28 PM

By BOB KATZEN

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from budget vetoes by Gov. Maura Healey. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. $2.5 MILLION FOR PROGRAMS TO TREAT PRISONERS SUFFERING...


Massachusetts breaks link between MCAS, graduation
11-06-2024 9:55 AM

By SAM DRYSDALEand ALISON KUZNITZ

BOSTON – Massachusetts students will no longer have to pass the MCAS exam to earn a diploma here.Question 2, which advanced with a hard push by the Massachusetts Teachers Association, prevailed in Tuesday’s election. The measure was favored by 59% of...


Antisemitism panel chair expects ‘strong, clear’ recommendations
11-03-2024 10:31 AM

By ALISON KUZNITZ

At their first meeting last week, members of a new state panel tasked with combating the scourge of antisemitism in Massachusetts outlined priority issues, as well as the vitriol they have personally experienced over the past year.The commission,...


Attempted legislative audit plays into Question 1 debate
10-22-2024 4:24 PM

By CHRIS LISINSKI

BOSTON — Auditor Diana DiZoglio on Monday escalated her long fight with the Legislature, publishing a report slamming lawmakers for a lack of transparency that the top House Democrat derided as “pure political self-promotion and...

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