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Local activists and political figures are voicing their opposition to a newly appointed Massachusetts Superior Court judge who has donated money to anti-abortion organizations and candidates, arguing that laws protecting abortion access are too...

NORTHAMPTON — The School Committee has hired Roberta Jones as its permanent business administrator, ending a search that had become a top priority for district leaders as the new school year approaches.The committee interviewed Jones, who goes by...

SPRINGFIELD — Chris Doughty, one of two candidates for governor running in the Republican primary on Sept. 6, pitched a western Massachusetts message on Monday that centers on job creation and lowering the cost of living for families.During an...

The eight-person race for the Republican nomination in southwest Missouris deep-red U.S. House district is coming to a head.

NORTHAMPTON — Police are increasing patrols at the Connecticut River Greenway Riverfront Park off Damon Road in response to complaints of late-night noise, unsafe fires, drinking and litter.About seven hours after the Police Department announced the...

NORTHAMPTON — Changes are in store for Florence Center, including the possible addition of a marijuana dispensary, after buyers scooped up iconic properties at the intersection of Main and Maple streets in separate transactions.The Goodwin Block at...

EASTHAMPTON — Candidates for sheriff are running an active campaign, crisscrossing Hampshire County to introduce themselves to voters amid a public education push that is meant to boost statewide interest in sheriffs races.The Easthampton Democratic...

The eight-person race for the Republican nomination in southwest Missouris deep-red U.S. House district is coming to a head.

NORTHAMPTON — Adel Al Manthari, a civilian advisor to one of Yemen’s provincial governors, was driving to the village of al-Aqla when a Hellfire missile shot from an American military drone struck his car, killing four of his cousins who were...

NORTHAMPTON — Jannell Pearson-Campbell started work as interim superintendent of Northampton Public Schools on Tuesday and spent time meeting district officials, introducing herself to parents and strategizing about how to fill critical vacancies in...