Politics
The Berkshire County farmer-turned-consumer advocate is challenging Richard Neal, who has been in Congress since 1989.
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Investigations
Is pairing police with mental health professionals actually improving outcomes for western Mass residents experiencing crises?
News
Marchers trekked from Northampton to Springfield to pressure U.S. Senators Warren and Markey to work to end Israel's bombardment of Gaza.
Investigations
Want to know what weapons police are stockpiling in your town? Prepare to put up a fight.
Education
A Shoestring investigation of the incident has raised questions about whether the school has the required policies or staff regarding unenrollment.
Investigations
ALPR technology remains unregulated in Massachusetts, drawing concern from civil liberties experts.
Education
Concerned residents have circulated apparently deleted posts by Kency Gilet.
Health
A local artist is capturing the beauty of unpaved accessible trails and advocating for more of these natural spaces for all. By Tommy Lee...
Investigations
If funded, the Capital Improvement Plan would make the small city PD more ready to conduct crowd control, use force, and make arrests. By...
Community
Remote options improved access to healthcare, government, and education for marginalized groups early in the pandemic — but what is its future? This article...
Investigations
Records obtained by The Shoestring reveal inconsistencies between incident reports and department policies. By Tommy Lee [Content warning: police use of force against civilians]...
News
With funding from state, the details on the city’s emergency dispatch software are sparse By Tommy Lee In response to concerns about police conduct...