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By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — A nonprofit that provides court-mandated supervisory services for families entangled in the legal system has expanded its program into the western half of Massachusetts, including Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties.

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — Thanks to the efforts of Adopt-A-Family of Franklin County and the individuals and groups that support it, 200 local families are receiving Christmas gifts, food and gift cards to provide a memorable holiday for their...

GREENFIELD — In celebration of National Family Day on Monday, the Communities That Care Coalition’s PEER Ambassadors packed up meals for families at the Family Resource Center.National Family Day celebrates simple, everyday things parents can do to...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — The Senior Center Board of Oversight has opted to not renew the center’s lease to use the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church’s function hall after a disagreement over the Rainbow Elders program.With the current lease expiring May 31,...

By SHERYL HUNTER

Música Franklin will host its sixth annual Fun Fest at Unity Park in Turners Falls on Saturday, May 11, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. This free festival will feature world-class musical performances, entertainment, and crafts for the whole family. You can...

By DOUG SELWYN

A recent essay by Blythe Thomas, initiative director at 1000 Days, an organization that fights “to make health and well-being during the first 1,000 days (between pregnancy and a child’s 2nd birthday) a policy and funding priority,” begins by asking...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

MONTAGUE — Working alongside Montague’s elementary schools and the Parks and Recreation Department, Our Family Legacy Farm co-owner Natalie Spatcher is working to ensure every child can express themselves at the playground, even when they can’t do so...

By STEVE PFARRER

When it comes to transgender rights, the headlines across many parts of the country have become increasingly ugly in the last several months.At least 15 states, all controlled by Republicans, have banned or restricted gender-affirming medical care for...

By EVELINE MACDOUGALL

Kara and Chris Peters raise their glasses every December 31 and toss back shots of fire cider, greeting the New Year with a concoction Peters makes herself.“I started making fire cider when the kids were little, to try to boost immune systems and keep...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — Nearly five years ago, Matt Montanaro received a phone call from Fran Lemay, then-director of the Greenfield Family Inn, looking for help at the shelter at 128 Federal St.“I was living about an hour and a half away — I didn’t even know...

By ANITA FRITZ

GREENFIELD — Pathlight has opened a Family Empowerment support center in the large office building on Munson Street where the courthouse moved to during its downtown renovation.The social services organization has run a family support center in...

By ZACK DeLUCA

BERNARDSTON – Pratt’s Field was bustling with children and their families as they partook in carnival games and competitions for the first ever “Family Fun Day” this weekend. “The kids had a great time,” said Amy Bernard, who was at Family Fun Day...

By ZACK DeLUCA

BERNARDSTON — A dunk tank, carnival games and crafts will be among the family-friendly activities held at Pratt Field on Saturday.The Bernardston Recreation Department is hosting “Family Fun Day” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free.According to...

By MATT SEDENSKY

BOCA DEL RÍO, Mexico — It’s almost as if Letty Stegall is there, back home in the United States, beside her daughter to prod her awake for school. When her husband goes to the grocery store, she fusses over the list with him. At the bar she helped...

By JOSHUA SOLOMON

GREENFIELD — An Elm Street home to a family of seven caught fire Tuesday afternoon, requiring the assistance of 20 towns to quell a blaze residents and nearby neighbors said stemmed from the first-floor kitchen.The mother at the brick house, which was...

By CHRISTIE WISNIEWSKI

MONTAGUE — Energetic children will be able to jump, slide, roll, run and twist their way through an obstacle course to benefit the rebuilding of a local playground on Saturday.The Montague Parks and Recreation Department and Friends of Hillcrest...

By Kathy Lewis and Todd J. Gillman

WASHINGTON — Barbara Bush, one of only two women in American history whose husband and son became president, died Tuesday. She crusaded for literacy and played a supporting role in former President George H.W. Bush’s famed personal diplomacy that...

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST

SALT LAKE CITY — After Utah passed the country’s first law legalizing so-called free-range parenting, groups in states from New York to Texas are pushing for similar steps to bolster the idea that supporters say is an antidote for anxiety-plagued...

By DIANE BRONCACCIO and JOSHUA SOLOMON

SHELBURNE FALLS — Nine fire departments helped save a burning home from destruction Tuesday morning.As firefighters put out the fiery remains at 58 Maple St., a stack of photo albums stood on the front yard, a reminder of the 91 years the home has...

By CHRISTIE WISNIEWSKI

ATHOL — Families seeking a little active fun needed look no further than the Athol Public Library this weekend.The library hosted a free 18-hole mini golf game on Saturday and Sunday for families and friends looking to get out of the house and...

By JOSHUA SOLOMON

GREENFIELD — As Spanish teacher Tara Cloutier watched local Middle Eastern dance students perform a belly dance routine and then fusion dancers perform Bhangra, Bollywood, step and hip-hop, she couldn’t help but worry whether her son would make it out...