Area workshop set on medical marijuana

With new state regulations on medical marijuana set to take effect today, some towns have been looking to control or prevent treatment centers from siting in parts of their communities, or anywhere in town. But while the state forbids outright bans on the dispensaries, there are still zoning … 0

It’s time to honor our veterans

Hello neighbor. Well, we’re coming up on the unofficial start to the summer season — can you believe it? It wasn’t that long ago that I was counting down the last of our snowstorms that had been predicted … 0

NMH commencement  will not be open to public

GILL — Contrary to earlier information from the school, the Northfield Mount Hermon commencement ceremony Sunday, at which Afghan women’s education advocate Shabana Basij-Rasikh is scheduled to speak, is not open to the public. Basij-Rasikh is a co-founder and the managing director of a nonprofit that educates young … 0

Plaza powwows  to aid veterans

CHARLEMONT — For roughly 40 years, Memorial Day weekend has marked the start of a summer season of Intertribal Powwows at the Indian Plaza, at 1475 Mohawk Trail. But it’s also a time to remember America’s military veterans. This weekend, Indian Plaza owner Harold Roberts hopes the event … 0

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Bleeding heart seems to drips off the vine next to the All Souls Church in Greenfield on Thursday.

    Recorder/Paul Franz Bleeding heart seems to drips off the vine next to the All Souls Church in Greenfield on Thursday. Purchase photo reprints »

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Marilyn Lorenzo of Greenfield gets a smooch from 3-year-old Romeo while she was training him at the Green River Swimming and Recreation area.

    Recorder/Geoff Bluh Marilyn Lorenzo of Greenfield gets a smooch from 3-year-old Romeo while she was training him at the Green River Swimming and Recreation area. Purchase photo reprints »

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Pete Mallett releases some rainbow trout into an undisclosed location on the Millers River. Pete is president of the Millers River Fishermans Association in New Salem.

    Recorder/Mike Phillips Pete Mallett releases some rainbow trout into an undisclosed location on the Millers River. Pete is president of the Millers River Fishermans Association in New Salem.

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John Graves of the Greenfield Department of Public Works flushes sediment from fire hydrants on Federal Street on Monday.

    Recorder/Paul Franz John Graves of the Greenfield Department of Public Works flushes sediment from fire hydrants on Federal Street on Monday. Purchase photo reprints »

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It looks like snow in May during this foam demonstration by firefighters.

    Recorder/Mike Phillips It looks like snow in May during this foam demonstration by firefighters.

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Barton Cove Bald Eagle takes off from tree on the island.

    Recorder/Paul Franz Barton Cove Bald Eagle takes off from tree on the island. Purchase photo reprints »

  • Joshua Cerone age 2 with mom Elizabeth and Dad Ben check out the aferican wildlife

    Joshua Cerone age 2 with mom Elizabeth and Dad Ben check out the aferican wildlife Purchase photo reprints »

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Ethan Monk, Gabriel Osciak, Lilly Savoie and Kailyn Santiago fill garden frames with soil and compost where the second graders and the rest of the Four Corners students hope to raise vegetables.

    Recorder/Paul Franz Ethan Monk, Gabriel Osciak, Lilly Savoie and Kailyn Santiago fill garden frames with soil and compost where the second graders and the rest of the Four Corners students hope to raise vegetables. Purchase photo reprints »

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Michaelene Sexton walks Scruffy and Lilith at the Green River Swimming and Recreation Area on Wednesday.

    Recorder/Paul Franz Michaelene Sexton walks Scruffy and Lilith at the Green River Swimming and Recreation Area on Wednesday. Purchase photo reprints »

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A mute swan floats on Barton Cove Sunday morning.

    Recorder/Paul Franz A mute swan floats on Barton Cove Sunday morning. Purchase photo reprints »

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Ken Cook of Adams Donuts in Greenfield is now selling their donuts and other items out of the cafe at the Olver Transit Center in Greenfield.  Sherman James of Springfield was one of his first customers on Monday.

    Recorder/Paul Franz Ken Cook of Adams Donuts in Greenfield is now selling their donuts and other items out of the cafe at the Olver Transit Center in Greenfield. Sherman James of Springfield was one of his first customers on Monday. Purchase photo reprints »

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These two deer were photographed at Quabbin Park.

    Recorder/Mike Phillips These two deer were photographed at Quabbin Park.