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‘You celebrate his memory’
DEERFIELD — At the bottom of Wapping Road, an American flag flutters above stone arches resting across a newly planted bed of shrubs and trees. A few feet in front, a second flag sways in the cool spring air above the word “freedom” and a picture of a South Deerfield man who gave his life …
Extras, extras: Read all about them
SHELBURNE FALLS — Hundreds flocked to the Buckland Town Hall Saturday, each seeking their 15 minutes of fame. “We’re looking for extras for a movie being made by Warner Brothers,” Aaron Kahl, casting director for Boston Casting, told the crowd. “I can’t get much more specific than that. But you probably already know what movie …
Pulling their weight
CONWAY — Pat was feeling his oats as he easily slid a log from one small pile at the edge of a field and toward another that was more out of the way. Or more likely, the 1,700-pound Belgian workhorse was feeling the call of the weeds near the second pile, which he was content …
Finding a way out of addiction
The paths out of addiction are as varied as those that lead in. There is no silver bullet to slay a demon that is unique to each victim. Jerry began …
- Addiction-fighting meds work for many
- Treating addiction like other diseases
Revealing garments
DEERFIELD — What do the bicycle, the Civil War, and labor unions have to do with fashion? Starting this weekend, “Follow the Thread: America’s Jewish Immigrants and The Birth of the Garment Industry,” a cultural history exhibit at Memorial Hall Museum and Frontier Regional School will answer that question. Multimedia artist and photographer Jacqueline Cooper …

Virtual school finalist pool changes slightly

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield School Committee will interview Tuesday seven finalists vying for spots on the town’s new cyber school’s governing board — but the pool has changed slightly with two late additions and two withdrawals. Attorney and former mayoral candidate Edward Berlin and Town Councilor Mark Maloni … 0

Conway voters nix clerical help

CONWAY — For months, the Selectboard has been poised to revamp the administrative office with a full-time town administrator boosted by a part-time clerical aide. In March, the Selectboard hired Amanda Majewski-Winn as town administrator. And this week, it put a $9,360 request for a part-time 12-hours-per-week aide … 0

Gleason replaces McLatchy as selectman

ROWE — Rowe Library Director Susan Gleason will replace Selectman Paul McLatchy III after besting him 117-66 in Saturday’s annual town election. Rowe saw a 67 percent turnout in the election, with 189 of 283 voters casting ballots. The selectmen’s race was the only contest on the ballot. … 0

Leyden puts off budget, other votes

LEYDEN — Voters tabled votes on the town’s budget and several capital expenditures at Saturday’s annual town meeting. With member towns’ shares of the Pioneer Valley Regional School District budget still subject to change, Leyden decided to hold off on several money articles until more concrete numbers come … 0

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Recorder/Paul Franz Bleeding heart seems to drips off the vine next to the All Souls Church in Greenfield on Thursday. Purchase photo reprints »
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 »
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.
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 »
Recorder/Mike Phillips It looks like snow in May during this foam demonstration by firefighters.
Joshua Cerone age 2 with mom Elizabeth and Dad Ben check out the aferican wildlife Purchase photo reprints »
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 »
Recorder/Paul Franz Michaelene Sexton walks Scruffy and Lilith at the Green River Swimming and Recreation Area on Wednesday. Purchase photo reprints »
Recorder/Paul Franz A mute swan floats on Barton Cove Sunday morning. Purchase photo reprints »
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 »
Recorder/Mike Phillips These two deer were photographed at Quabbin Park.
Recorder/Paul Franz Four Corners students Maelin Manning, Matt Provencal and Lilly Savoie chase a playground ball in a field of dandelions on Wednesday at the Greenfield School. Purchase photo reprints »