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Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts governor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, who spoke openly about her struggles with depression and addiction, has died. She was 88.

Smith College advanced to the finals of the NCAA Division 3 women's basketball tournament after a victory against Wisconsin-Oshkosh Thursday. They will play New York University for the second year in a row, looking to avenge last year's defeat.

We talk about 100 years of Black arts and culture the latest Power of History segment, learn about community development in Franklin County with a culinary twist and McGovern with a stressed Rep. Jim McGovern.

Today on The Rundown, panelists discuss Gov. Maura Healey’s new $8.4 billion package for transportation and infrastructure, continued development for the west-east rail despite federal funding uncertainty, public school budget strains, evolving cannabis regulations and more.

Red Fire Farm in Granby and Montague, Massachusetts, is among the small farms suing the Trump administration for unlawfully withholding grant funds for agricultural conservation, renewable energy projects for rural communities and farmers, forestry restoration and fuel reduction.

Members of the Belchertown, Mass., select board narrowly agreed Monday night to put a property tax override question on the annual town meeting ballot. If it passes, additional revenue could address a $2.1 million funding gap in next year's school budget.

We witness the magic of children discovering live orchestra music and explore antagonyms with the Word Nerd.

Advocates are lobbying for bills that would limit local law enforcement’s cooperation with ICE.

We learn about an upcoming event in Florence to uplift artists who belong to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and check in with the folx at the Gardener's Supply Center in Hadley.

We examine the past with Ilan Stavans new book, "Lamentations of Nezahualcóyotl," and check out Barnard's star with Mr. Universe.