Education
In Northampton, Amherst, and Greenfield, increasing public education budgets became a central issue in Tuesday’s elections — but not all candidates who ran on...
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Education
Six candidates are running for three seats after a year of contentious discussions over the school district's budget.
Politics
Across western Mass, leftist and progressive candidates believe that their platforms will resonate with voters.
Health
The Shoestring and NEPM previously reported on a dubious claim in marketing emails sent to local police departments. Now, the company has settled with...
Health
Nurses at the Northampton hospital say they're facing “unsafe staffing conditions, uncompetitive wages, and potential hikes to health insurance costs.”
Politics
Incumbents were the top two vote-getters of the night. All five candidates backed by the Support Our Schools and Services Political Action Committee also...
Politics
Some candidates self-funded, others have dozens of donors from near and far.
Politics
Whalen has launched the latest campaign against Springfield’s influential congressman. The Shoestring asked him about his platform, his chances, and his thoughts on the...
Education
Nearly 200 workers took part in the multi-union strike Tuesday. They include the school's dining workers, facilities staffers, and housekeepers.
Immigration
Federal agents have already disappeared some living without legal status in western Mass; for others, fear pervades.
Environment
From thousands of miles away, air pollution is traveling to New England and hitting already-polluted areas hardest.
Investigations
Police seized over 30 luxury cars from an alleged drug trafficker in New Salem. After auctioning many of the cars, they’ve been busy spending...