Friday, November 20, 2009
Berkshire Trail loses heat briefly
CUMMINGTON - There was no heat for part of the day Wednesday at Berkshire Trail Elementary School because of a problem with the fuel tank, according to the school principal.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
AMHERST - An amendment designed to relieve some pressure on regional school districts struggling beneath the weight of cuts to state transportation aid passed the state Senate Tuesday night, although questions remained over how those districts would make up for this fiscal year's $18 million cut in transportation funding.
Monday, November 16, 2009
BOSTON - In announcing painful budget cuts last month, Gov. Deval Patrick highlighted the fact local aid - the money cities and towns use to fund schools and emergency services - would not be touched.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
GRANBY - Friday was another in a long line of impressive days for Smith Academy sports this fall.
Both the boys and girls soccer teams were awarded the No. 1 seed in their Division 3 tournaments, which begin on Saturday.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Westhampton - Rene J. "Mac" LeVay, 87, of Montague Road, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 5, 2009, at the Linda Manor Extended Care Facility in Leeds.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Bailly Morse is wired to write.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
The Hampshire Regional girls soccer team sent its four seniors out with a win and a championship on senior night as the Red Raiders beat Holyoke 2-0 at Dorunda Field to sew up the Central League title.
Shelby Benoit and Sarah Kober each had unassisted goals for the Red Raiders.
Goalie Nicki Stasz made four saves in her 14th shutout this season for Hampshire (12-1-3, 5-1-2).