by tjohnston | Jan 11, 2019 | Local News
TURNERS FALLS — Franklin County Technical School has been named to the 9th Annual AP District Honor Roll roughly seven years after School Committee member Mark Maloney suggested Advanced Placement programs for the school. The College Board also recognized FCTS for a...
by tjohnston | Jan 10, 2019 | CES Stories, Local News
NORTHAMPTON — A new program will provide nearly $3 million to organizations focused on improving the health of individuals, families and communities by addressing issues such as nutrition, safe housing, violence prevention, and substance abuse, Attorney General Maura...
by tjohnston | Jan 9, 2019 | State/National News
BOSTON – Gov. Charlie Baker said Monday he’s “optimistic” that the Legislature and his administration can reach a deal to reform public education funding by the summer, despite past attempts falling apart in recent years when talks between House and Senate...
by tjohnston | Jan 9, 2019 | Local News
On an afternoon in late December, fifth-grade students at Fort River Elementary School gather around and write their rent checks. “Who can remind us what a memo is?” teacher Jonathan Severance asks the class. It’s not a real check — they’re elementary school students...
by tjohnston | Jan 9, 2019 | Local News
GREENFIELD — The thought was simple: “Where would we feel like our donations would have the biggest impact?” The first year, the money went to the Dakin Humane Society, assisting the needs of animals in the Pioneer Valley. This past year, the money went to Berkshire...
