What better way to cool off during the long, hot days of summer than a refreshing dip in cool water? Even with the promise of fun that swimming in pools, streams, and lakes provide, it is not without risks.
Frank Field (23 points, 12 rebounds) drove into the lane and hit a mid-range jumper with 6 seconds left to give Field and Field General Contracting a 65-63 win over Pizza House/Drury High School in the league's B Division opener at the Armory.
Juneteenth festivals were held in North Adams on Saturday and Pittsfield on Sunday, giving attendees an opportunity to think about the continuing legacy of slavery in America while marking June 19, 1865, when enslavement officially came to an end for Black residents of Texas, the last state to see emancipation take place.
Following a familiar pattern, the second Planning Board meeting of its 2023-24 cycle was dominated by an issue the board hoped to have settled at the 2023 annual town meeting.
The Upper Valley Nighthawks Sunday scored two runs in the top of the ninth to earn a 6-5 win over the SteepleCats and a double-header sweep at Joe Wolfe Field.
The City Council last week approved a 10-year tax increment financing agreement for Bousquet Sport that will relieve about $215,000 in real estate taxes — but not without pushback.
A Level 1-Mild Drought, as outlined in the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan, warrants detailed monitoring of drought conditions, close coordination among state and federal agencies, and technical outreach and assistance to the affected municipalities.
This initiative, seeded with $50 million in state funds from the Department of Environmental Protection, is designed to maximize investment in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector.
But around 300 members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, their families and local residents were surrounded the landmark monument on Saturday afternoon to mark its 100th anniversary.
Under the new law, eligible Massachusetts residents can apply to obtain a Standard (Class D or M) driver's license, regardless of immigration status, as the WFMA removes the requirement that residents provide immigration status proof.
Eversource is investing $41 million to help reduce storm-related tree damage across Massachusetts with work scheduled in communities across the commonwealth.