Election reformers dissect loss after ‘polling ahead the entire time’
Massachusetts voters rejected a ballot question to switch to an all-party primary system, citing late-campaign attacks from the political establishment.
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Sportsman’s Corner: Something to talk about
The weather always provides a conversation starter. It is too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry, too windy, too much snow, not enough snow or an infinite number of possibilities to discuss and agree or disagre...
Howard schools investigating Glenelg JV football players’ alleged use of racial slurs
Three parents of Atholton players who attended the game told The Baltimore Sun that Glenelg players called Atholton players racial slurs.
From Global to Local: My peace shrine
Each morning, I walk to a peace shrine near me to contemplate what seems to be an unending cycle of wars and to pray for peace in the universal language of the heart shared among those who yearn for peace in...
Gleb Tsipursky: Take advantage of workforce training grants
The Oct. 23 Massachusetts workforce training grants include awards to Hardigg Industries and DESCO Medical in the Franklin-Hampshire workforce region. Both will train existing workers and project additional...
Travel With Max: Republic of Georgia offers treat for skiers
Experience affordable skiing and culture in Georgia's Gudauri resort, featuring deep powder and low costs.
WMass field hockey: Amelia Rider sends Franklin Tech into Class C championship game (VIDEO)
TURNERS FALLS — The top-seeded Franklin Tech field hockey team was on upset alert against fourth-seeded Hampshire Regional on Thursday afternoon. Amelia Rider ensured that it didn’t happen, as the senior...
H.S. Roundup: Franklin Tech football secures first outright league title since 2015
TURNERS FALLS — For the first time since 2015, the Franklin Tech football team is an outright Intercounty North league champion. The Eagles secured the new addition to the banner with 36-6 win over Mahar R...
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: A Yankee talks, UMass field hockey rocks
Good morning! Former Yankees catcher Jorge Posada joined baseball writers Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman this week on their podcast “The Show” and criticized Yankees management for being impersonal. Red Sox...
WMass field hockey: Franklin Tech falls short in Class C final
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Franklin Tech field hockey team couldn’t solve West Springfield on its home turf on Saturday, as the top-seeded Eagles fell to the second-seeded Terriers, 4-1, at Clark Field in th...
Nine ballot questions a draw for Franklin County voters
Massachusetts voters faced nine ballot questions in the midterms, including measures on public records, taxes and cannabis.
Karl Meyer: Proud to vote in person
I choose to be among the many who will go to the polls to cast my ballot in person on Nov. 3. I mean no judgment on those who’ve used other means to participate in early voting for various legitimate reaso...
Gary Seldon: You’ve got to love the unenrolled
Did you know that independents, aka unenrolled, make up 45% of United States voters? I love that! No disrespect intended to my Republican and Democratic friends; thanks for that good work. Gary Seldon Greenf...
Garth Shaneyfelt: More info was needed for tech school vote
While I applaud the mayor and City Council for working with the state to try to get increased aid on the tech school project, it would have been nice if (as in Shelburne and Buckland) they put out a statemen...
Idaho Liberty Bell coming to Coeur d’Alene
The bell, currently back in Boise for an 18-day break, is scheduled to visit many North Idaho communities later this month. Stops include Post Falls, Coeur d’Alene, Rathdrum and Athol, as well as Bonner an...
Ralliers demand frontier AI freeze at Beacon Hill rally
BOSTON — Alongside dozens of people calling on government to “freeze” frontier AI, the president of the state’s largest teachers union told a crowd Tuesday that “our schools are not feeding troughs...
The World Keeps Turning: The war in Iran isn’t ‘a small price to pay’
With over 30,000 documented lies to his credit (or discredit), expecting Donald Trump to speak anything close to the truth is delusional. Just last week, he claimed that Minnesota Democrats want to forcibly...
Regina Curtis: County in good hands with Streeter as sheriff
I have the privilege of serving as a working member on the campaign to elect Sheriff Lori Streeter. As someone who has been actively involved in local politics for several decades, I am judicious about whose...
Neal touts record, Milleron pitches change in heated 1st Congressional District debate
CHICOPEE — Democratic U.S. Rep. Richard Neal accused his independent opponent, Nadia Milleron, of having ties to a MAGA-aligned group, while Milleron said the charge against her is a lie. The exchange was...
Pat Larson: Vote in the midterms
Every vote matters. Join with others to make your voice heard in the November election. In every state, including Massachusetts, we must vote and make this the largest voter turnout in U.S. history. I fee...
Bulletin Board: Orange Turkey Trot 5K enters its third year on November 7
Entering its third year, the Orange Turkey Trot 5K takes place on Nov. 7 in Orange. All proceeds go directly to food pantries in Athol and Orange. A festive group of friends, families, and community members...