An existing dam in Keene may soon generate electricity. The dam was built in the 1800s. It hasn’t generated electricity. A locally owned company, West Street Hydro, recently applied for... Read more »
February 12, 2013
Rallies Set for Feb. 13, 14, 15
Rallies for justice, peace, and the environment are planned for the Valley on February 13, 14, and 15. Workers at Stop & Shop grocery stores are negotiating a new union contract. Their current... Read more »
February 07, 2013
Florida Nuke Closes; Vermont Yankee Fight Continues
The last time that a nuclear power plant was ordered and built in the United States was in 1973. There are 62 nuclear power plants in the nation. On February 5, the owner of the Crystal River... Read more »
February 02, 2013
Protest at South Hadley Dump
Residents of South Hadley are protesting a garbage landfill in their town. South Hadley borders Amherst and Holyoke. The landfill is run by a corporation that’s based in Florida. Advanced... Read more »
January 26, 2013
Greenfield Bus Drivers' Rally Is Feb. 2
In Greenfield, public transit bus drivers will hold a rally for justice on February 2 at 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend the rally, which will be at the town common. The approximately two... Read more »