“Somewhere in my youth or childhood, I must have done something good.” In the film, “The Sound of Music,” Captain Von Trapp sings of finding love with Maria as the world around them teeters toward World War II.Today, Vladimir Putin’s Russia is evil incarnate; love is missing in action.I’m a fan of...

WILLIAMSBURG — Select Board Chairman David Mathers won a fifth term in Monday’s town election, while Kayla Solomon prevailed by three votes in the race for moderator.According to unofficial results, Mathers beat challenger Patrick Sumner 198-106. “I’m happy with the outcome,” he said.Mathers believe...

Watching the NFL draft unfold at his uncle’s house in Fredricksburg, Va., will fulfill a dream for former UMass cornerback Bryce Watts.Not just the lifelong dream of playing in the NFL, an actual dream he awoke from when he was young.“I had to make it a reality,” Watts said.His past three months hav...

WILLIAMSBURG – Monday’s Town Election will feature a contest between incumbent Selectman David Mathers and challenger Patrick Sumner.The election will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Town Offices.Mathers is chairman of the Select Board, a lifelong resident, Vietnam veteran and retiree from...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — D-E-F-E-N-S-E, D-E-F-E-N-S-E.That sure was the chant at the outset of the NFL draft Thursday night, with the first five selections coming on that side of the ball, including edge rushers Travon Walker of national champion Georgia to Jacksonville and Aidan Hutchinson of Michigan to...

As I prepare to leave Hampshire HOPE after seven years as coordinator, I’ve found myself taking stock of the progress made. I’ll take the opportunity in this farewell column to share some of those accomplishments.Hampshire HOPE is a countywide convener for people who — based on employment, activism...