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Officials catch poacher 'red-handed' following tips of illegal fishing activity: 'We're really trying to protect the resource'
The poacher admitted he planned to sell his catch under a permit in Massachusetts, where he could have fetched $1,600 for the 400 pounds of fish. Authorities in New England arrested a Massachusetts man in July for catching and keeping a key predator from the Atlantic Ocean. What's happening?. Outdoor...
Erving awaiting word on I.P. Mill demotion money
ERVING, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Erving officials are awaiting word from MassDevelopment on a plan for partial demolition of the International Paper Mill. Town Administrator Bryan Smith says MassDevelopment had some questions about the plan before the grant money is released. Scott Bastarache of the Selectboard explained that...
FEMA Awards Mass. $20 Million for Family Shelter Costs
BOSTON – Gov. Maura Healey’s office announced on Wednesday, Aug. 28, that the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Massachusetts over $20 million from its Shelter and Services Program. The funding will support family shelter costs across the state. The award includes $15,408,787 in competitive funding and...
Greenfield City Council seeking applicants for Councilor At-Large
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Greenfield City Council is seeking interested applicants to fill the Councilor At-Large position vacated by the resignation of Penny Ricketts. With the At-Large position, any registered voter in the city can apply by sending a letter of interest and resume to the City Council Office by Tuesday, September 24th at 5 p. after which the City Council Chairs will meet candidates and then vote at a subsequent full council meeting.
‘Crisis pregnancy centers’ sue Massachusetts for campaign targeting their anti-abortion practices
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey launched a $1 million taxpayer-funded initiative in June designed to discourage people from seeking help from “crisis pregnancy centers” that are typically religiously affiliated and counsel clients against having abortions. The campaign includes ads on social media, billboards, radio and...
NE CASC Welcomes Lama BouFajreldin as New Research Manager
The Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center is delighted to announce that Lama BouFajreldin recently joined our team as the center’s new Research Manager. In this role, BouFajreldin will conduct engagement research, strengthen partnerships with governmental agencies and NGOs, and facilitate collaboration among our researchers. BouFajreldin earned a PhD from...
Women’s Soccer: Harvard Secures Scoreless Draw Against UMass
The Harvard women's soccer team fought to a scoreless draw against UMass, marking their first draw of the season and the first 0-0 tie since 2018. The match showcased Harvard's defensive strength, with Rhiannon Stewart achieving her second consecutive shutout. Despite the lack of goals, the Crimson dominated the second half, controlling possession and outshooting their opponents. Both teams were cautious at the start, but Harvard gained momentum toward the end of the match without finding the back of the net.
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