Petersham News

Brooks Woodland Preserve in Petersham was, more than 100 years ago, cleared for agriculture.

Like many of today's forested areas, the Trustees of Reservations ' Brooks Woodland Preserve in Petersham was, more than 100 years ago, cleared for agriculture.

Even though a Mahar K-12 school regionalization proposal did not win the approval of all partnering towns this year, some form of the initiative may re-emerge later.

Scientists have discovered a small flowering plant living in the sandy soils of Brazil that traps nematodes, or roundworms, with sticky underground leaves -- and gobbles them up.

John Barrett took the oath to become the new city solicitor. Outgoing City Solicitor Mike Ciota retired last week after 16 years in the position.