Biking for a cause
The Safe Haven Project, based in Northampton, is working to prevent the future spread of HIV with educational outreach programs.
Farming Is Celebrated In Art
Third in a series of large farm murals is unveiled.
Food Shelves Struggling To Provide Resources
Food shelves struggling with increasing demand and lesser resources.
Faculty Seeks Meeting With UMass Head
Faculty extends olive branch to Wilson as Amherst Chancellor exits
Invasive Algae Confirmed in Connecticut River
An invasive algae commonly referred to as rock snot has been confirmed in the northern reaches of the Connecticut River.
Judge Rejects Shelter's Appeal
Judge praises city's efforts on behalf of homeless.
Global Warming Events Across Region this Weekend
Global Warming events this weekend include a town meeting and Party for the Planet.
Towns Get Temporary Influx of Tax Monies
Vermont municipalities receive tax funds to hold for school districts and invest in interim.
Lombardi Seeks LSU Presidency
Embattled UMass Amherst Chancellor Applies for Louisiana Job.
Three from Western Mass appointed to Patrick's Vets council
Governor Deval Patrick's 25 member advisory council on Veterans services reflects a cross section of veterans as well as those who work for veterans service organizations throughout Massachusetts.
Publics Help Sought To Save Church
Oldest church in Western MA. in dire financial shape.
Property Tax Appeals Manual Available
Vermont Secretary of State issues property tax appeals handbooks for assessors and for taxpayers.
Capital campaign, new construction planned
Reaching its $7.5 million goal by August will allow Shakespeare Company to begin construction on a $5 million performance complex in the fall.
Homeless Shelter Dispute Lands In Court
Hearing set for Friday on fate of shelter in former jail building.
Cops Funding Falls Short Of Campaign Promise
Mayor says Springfield alone needs more police than state budget funds.
Vermont Community Vies To Host Movie Premiere
Springfield, Vermont is the smallest of the communities competing to host The Simpson's Movie premiere.
First to have wind power on its peaks
A wind turbine at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort is set to be online in August.
Contest Begins For Movie Premiere
Video screened for media prior to internet voting.
Garlic mustard amidst the greenery
The Massachusetts Nature Conservancy says the northern forests of New England are at risk as human activities and changing weather patterns carry invasive species further into the forested landscape.
Control Board Term Extended Two Years
Three Patrick appointees on revamped board attend first meeting
Pittsfield Biz Park Lands First Tenant
Short of the 52 acre lot and a master plan, the William Stanley Business Park has existed in name only since the late 1990s.
Fuel Retailer Selling Biodiesel
Regional chain claims a first for all renewable fuels mixture.
Activists Protest Terror Detainees Treatment
Protests held on Coolidge Bridge during rush hours
$50,000 to match federal funds for historic home
The legislature is in the process of finalizing the fiscal 2008 state budget. State Rep. Christopher Speranzo said he's hopeful the funding will be adopted in the final version.
Berkshire Vistor's Bureau CEO to retire
Bill Wilson was one of three employees at the bureau in 1984. It has grown to 16 employees at two locations.
Patrick/Murray inaugural donates more than $500,000
More than 1,500 organizations applied for grant funding from the inaugural committee, 215 organizations were selected.
Patrick Energy Plan Pushes Efficiency
Goal is to level off rise in electricity use in three years
Public Transportation Links Explored
Speakers at summit support integrated approach for the region.
Pittsfield to host montly downtown gatherings
Pittsfield hopes to build on the success that downtown events similar to Third Thursday have had in other communities in the state and the region.
UMass Leaders Endorse Governor's Review
Fallout from management changes continues as trustees meet at flagship campus.