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Thousands rallied across the region. Left-leaning organizations took an opportunity to underline societal discontent across political identities.
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Education
Over 500 food workers at the private school have become the latest western Mass union members to secure their first contract.
Investigations
Militant groups have targeted local Palestine-solidarity activists — part of what they say is an intimidation campaign to silence them.
Labor
In 2023, the workers became just the second of the book seller's stores to unionize. Now, they're among the first to ratify a first...
Education
With measles making a comeback in some states, some western Mass schools are not achieving “herd immunity” status.
Community
Some commissioners feel the commission did not talk to enough residents and skirted around issues of money.
Police
Over the last several years, the department has purchased thousands of dollars worth of lethal and “less-lethal” weapons and accessories.
Politics
Walter Gunn has acknowledged wrongdoing, but has yet to step down from the board.
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...
Education
Trump’s cuts to science funding would have big impacts for researchers, patients, and public health, too.
Education
The revelations come exactly one year after the university called in militarized state police officers to dismantle an on-campus pro-Palestine encampment, resulting in over...
Environment
A public stakeholder meeting held last week highlighted risks of inaction and detailed potential management strategies of the invasive plant hydrilla.