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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has been on the road, promoting road funding proposals that could mean almost double the amount of Chapter 90 dollars for some rural communities and more.

Plenty of toys, clothing and other goods are making their way through the Hilltowns of western Massachusetts. WAMC spoke with the group behind the effort, and how their mission goes well-beyond the holidays.

Residents in rural western Massachusetts got some holiday shopping done at an historic site over the weekend - and they helped support a project looking to bring a community hub back to their corner of the Hilltowns.

Millions of dollars in recently-awarded grants will aid projects and support services across Massachusetts. In the hilltowns of Western Mass., that money can go a long way.

Thousands flocked to the western Massachusetts Hilltown of Chesterfield for its annual 4th of July parade Thursday. Celebrating the nation's independence, the event featured locals and neighboring communities – all while visitors, including a number of international students, took in the spectacle.

An interview with Mollie Hartford.

The Hilltown Open Studio Tour takes place this weekend, giving art lovers the opportunity to visit the studios of nearly two dozen local artists. The tour will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 2nd and 3rd from 11AM to 5 PM both days and is organized by the Hilltown Arts Alliance.

A program to help families in the hilltowns of western Massachusetts with the high costs of childcare is now under new management. The Cummington-based…

On the last weekend in July, nine local potters will open their studios and kilns to the public for the 13th annual Hilltown 6 Pottery Tour &…