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The second speaker in the Charlemont Forum's speaker series will be Amherst College professor Austin Sarat, addressing constitutional rot.

After a candidates night held by FCCPR on May 12, the organization's members voted to give their endorsement to Lora Wondolowski.

BOSTON — Debate over social media restrictions continues to swamp Beacon Hill as top Democrats and digital and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups stake out their positions on regulating children’s use of the platforms. Citing concerns about data privacy and impacts on LGBTQ+ youth, advocates gathered Wednesday to oppose House social media legislation and elevate ideas of […]

James Walton Jr. wins contested Selectboard seat in Shutesbury, promising to ease tax burden for residents. Other election results announced.

Sunderland voters approve $800,000 property tax override, raising taxes by 10.7%. Incumbents retain seats in the only contested race.

Sabra Billings, a Bernardston resident, runs for the 1st Franklin District seat after a consulting opportunity sparked her interest in politics.

Advocate pushes for 'Summer's Law' to improve school bus safety after tragic death of daughter. Bill proposes sensors and enhanced training.

HOLYOKE — U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a six-term congressman challenging Sen. Ed Markey in this fall’s Democratic primary, argued during a swing through the region on Thursday that sticking with the status quo means outdated rail systems, lagging education, and aging leadership shaping the future of artificial intelligence. “If you think that the [Chuck] Schumer-Markey […]

Emily Boddy, who co-leads the local advocacy group Reconnect Western Massachusetts and serves on a coalition for the state's Distraction-Free Schools Policy Project, has spent the last 18 months advocating for a bill banning student cellphone use during the school day.News that the House passed such a bill (S 2581, as amended) on Wednesday, brought the advocate and Northampton resident excitement and relief, she said."We're really hopeful that this [legislation] will push the envelope. We've bee

Congressman Jim McGovern addresses constituents, criticizes Trump administration's actions and calls for community engagement.

WILLIAMSBURG — Once a longtime employee at a large grocery store, Ben Jankowski soured on corporate business practices during the COVID-19 pandemic when the company cut employee benefits. So he began to make an exit strategy and a few years later joined Pedal People, the Northampton-based bike-powered trash hauling cooperative, seeking a workplace where “I […]

Corinne Coryat receives endorsements from Northwestern DA and Franklin County Sheriff for state representative of the 1st Franklin District.