State police seizure of Wendell residents’ medical marijuana plants raises questions of privacy, legality, and health care. Selectboard coverage from Erving, Gill, Leverett, and Montague. The latest from the Leverett school committee. The week in TFHS sports. Our annual photo of the canal drawdown. Plus, a plethora of letters — thank you, letter writers!

MoRe: A look back at the devastating effects of yellow fever. Part 2 of On Melville’s Trail. A profile of a local biographer extraordinaire. The Gardener’s Companion has the end of season blues. Our monthly Spanish language page, Aquí se habla español, is back. The Pet of the Week seeks a sweet home with you. The Healthy Geezer is hip to your woes. Plus: police logs, TV reviews, arts and events listings, and much more.