The spectacle unfolding in the federal court case, League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump, over Executive Order 14399 on August 7, 2026 is less about arcane administrative law than about time and how fragile democratic processes become when powerful actors treat elections as a fast-moving policy deadline. The dispute over the Trump administration’s…

Welcome back, Springfield Public Schools families! As we begin the 2026-27 school year, I am filled with excitement about the opportunities ahead and gratitude for the students, families, educators, staff, and community partners who make Springfield Public Schools the best school district in Massachusetts. We continue to move forward.

HOLYOKE – Holyoke Community College is offering a special one-hour noncredit class that will explore digital fraud and cybersecurity risks to small businesses in the AI age. The stand-alone class will run over Zoom from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

SPRINGFIELD – At 18 years old, Elijah P. “Eli” Frederick stood before thousands of graduates along with their families and friends at the Springfield Technical Community College commencement ceremony and spoke on behalf of the Class of 2026. “Standing here tonight feels surreal,” said Frederick, who was chosen as student speaker for the commencement, held…