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The region’s state legislators are getting acclimated to their newly redrawn districts but say their day-to-day lives won’t change much, as they were elected to represent the people, regardless of political affiliation, and who share similar...

The region’s state legislators are getting acclimated to their newly redrawn districts but say their day-to-day lives won’t change much, as they were elected to represent the people, regardless of political affiliation, and who share similar...

It may be a new year. But for investors, consumers and the Federal Reserve, inflation remains a major economic concern, just as it was in 2022.

Non-binding question calls on state legislators to act

By JIM BRIDGMAN50 Years Ago■Jonathan L. (Jay) Healy of Charlemont today announced he would seek re-election as representative from the First Franklin District. During his first term in the state legislature, Healy has served on the special committee...

After throwing countless home parties where she had to pack her car with merchandise, unload the car and then again pack up the car before saying goodnight to her hostess and guests, Pam Moss decided there had to be a better way. Not only did she find a better way, but she is having a blast going from place to place now with her “party bus.” Just Peachy Boutique is easy to spot as the colorfully renovated school bus shows up at festivals, events and parties and tools around Jackson se...