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By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD — To honor the legacy of civil rights activist and politician John Lewis on the fifth anniversary of his death in 2020, 160 people gathered on the Greenfield Common to join the “Good Trouble Lives On” rallies taking place across Massachusetts and the United States on Thursday.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

Federal funding for public broadcasting is on the chopping block following the Recession Package of 2025’s approval by Congress this week, paving a new path of uncertainty for local public broadcasting in western Massachusetts and nationwide.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s public comment sessions at Greenfield Community College on Wednesday drew opposition from attendees who cited a lack of transparency in the comment process pertaining to FirstLight Hydro Generating Co.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — Erving Industries Inc., which operates the Erving Center Wastewater Treatment Plant on Route 2, hopes to install new flash drying equipment to reduce sludge hauling costs.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has agreed to take on the cleanup of contaminated soil on First Street that has delayed the development of six affordable homes by Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

Photographer and member of the Hassanamisco Nipmuc Band, Scott Quanon Menuhkesu (Strong Hawk) Foster, is sharing glimpses into cultures of Native Americans of southern New England through his ongoing “Ways of My Ancestors - We Are Still Here” photography series on display at the Great Falls Discovery Center.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — Despite an anticipated multi-day dam repair that prompted an emergency drawdown of the Connecticut River, FirstLight Hydro Generating Co. confirmed Wednesday that the repairs were completed ahead of schedule.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — After a year of continued discussion, Montague will be the latest town to join the Pioneer Valley Mosquito Control District.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — The town has applied for two state grants that, combined with a recent Town Meeting appropriation, would cover most of Erving’s portion of costs related to construction of the affordable senior and multi-generational housing project called Evergreen Circle at Care Drive.

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 ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MILLERS FALLS — Continuing to build on a groundswell of support for Greenfield Fire Capt. John Whitney and his family following a brain cancer diagnosis, Element Brewing Co. is looking to raise money and awareness through a “Thankful Thursday” fundraising event on Thursday, July 10.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — To help improve health care equity and community trust, Baystate Health’s Wellness on Wheels, or WOW Bus, is making stops across western Massachusetts to provide free health screenings.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — After six months as interim principal, Beth Gannon will be sticking around Erving Elementary School as the permanent principal.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

A Turners Falls business wants to help you with your honey-do list, no matter who that honey may be.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — Town officials and residents got a first look this week at preliminary plans for a battery energy storage facility being proposed by Spearmint Energy.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — After three years of disputes over the assessed value of FirstLight Hydro Generating Co.’s property in town, a 10-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement is now in effect.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — To repair one of the bascule gates at the Turners Falls dam that caused 445 gallons of hydraulic fluid to spill into the Connecticut River last month, FirstLight Hydro Generating Co. will be lowering water levels upstream of the dam during the week of July 7.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

SHELBURNE FALLS — The remaining alumni of Arms Academy gathered over the weekend to celebrate their 10th all-class reunion, with alumni coming from across the U.S. and Canada to remember their alma mater.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD — State legislators, town officials and residents gathered outside City Hall Saturday afternoon to show solidarity with immigrant communities, calling out the impact of federal immigration policies and urging continued support amid the rising threat of deportations.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GILL — Forty years ago this month, Gill resident Terri Rice remembers when the silence of anticipation broke inside Gill Town Hall.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

DEERFIELD — Montague Police Officer Shawna Williams faces eight charges in Greenfield District Court after she allegedly assaulted her friend in Deerfield.