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Former Athol man going to prison for child rape

GREENFIELD — Seven to 10 years in a state prison followed by 10 years of probation was the sentence handed down for convicted child-rapist Joshua Matthews. Judge Mary-Lou Rup sentenced Matthews on Monday in Greenfield Superior Court following sentencing recommendations from the defense and prosecution lawyers. A jury … 0

State will back Greenfield’s virtual school

GREENFIELD — Greenfield’s quest to secure Massachusetts’ first state-authorized virtual school certificate will have the backing of a recommendation by the state education commissioner, an education official said Monday. But Commissioner Mitchell Chester’s memo — which will be sent early this week to members of the Board of … 0

Pig farm permit heads to health board

DEERFIELD — A Stillwater Road pig farmer who has tussled with his neighbors over the years over nuisance complaints will go before the Board of Health again for a hearing for annual renewal of his permit for the 40-year-old family business. Stanley Romanowski of 97 Stillwater Road owns … 0

Conway sets up wacky ball game as town benefit

CONWAY — On July 4, not only will fireworks dot the sky, but beach balls, wiffle balls and softballs will shoot across the Conway landscape. The 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee is holding the first — and it hopes the annual — Conway Chesbro Challenge, to raise money for … 0

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  • "I grew it specially for the occasion," Naomi Voldahl-Corliss (left) of Greenfield said of her mustache. In fact, she and friend Leah Boutotte picked up the 'staches from Curious Traveler Shandy, a beer company that features an handlebar mustache in its logo for its ale with lemon. Voldahl-Corliss and Boutotte were sampling brews at the 9th Annual Green River Brew Fest held behind Ryan & Casey Liquors in Greenfield on Saturday. Recorder/Trish Crapo

    "I grew it specially for the occasion," Naomi Voldahl-Corliss (left) of Greenfield said of her mustache. In fact, she and friend Leah Boutotte picked up the 'staches from Curious Traveler Shandy, a beer company that features an handlebar mustache in its logo for its ale with lemon. Voldahl-Corliss and Boutotte were sampling brews at the 9th Annual Green River Brew Fest held behind Ryan & Casey Liquors in Greenfield on Saturday. Recorder/Trish Crapo Purchase photo reprints »

  • Recorder/David Rainville The Frog and Flower Parade winds its way down Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls during Saturday's 25th annual RiverFest. Greenfield's Maya Apfelbaum led a pre-parade workshop where kids and the young at heart made river-related masks, costumes and props.

    Recorder/David Rainville The Frog and Flower Parade winds its way down Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls during Saturday's 25th annual RiverFest. Greenfield's Maya Apfelbaum led a pre-parade workshop where kids and the young at heart made river-related masks, costumes and props. Purchase photo reprints »

  • Recorder/Paul Franz Duke and Cooper swim in the Green River playing fetch with their owner Mark Rowe of Greenfield.

    Recorder/Paul Franz Duke and Cooper swim in the Green River playing fetch with their owner Mark Rowe of Greenfield. Purchase photo reprints »

  • Recorder/Paul Franz Ken Long of Turners Falls paddles in from some early morning fishing in a Wendell pond on Friday morning.

    Recorder/Paul Franz Ken Long of Turners Falls paddles in from some early morning fishing in a Wendell pond on Friday morning. Purchase photo reprints »

  • Recorder/Paul Franz Mohawk and Hawlemont fifth-graders got to experience colonial life at the Wilder Homestead in Buckland on Thursday. Jennifer Lee, a Narragansett descendent from Plainfield, talked about Native American life at her Eastern Conical Wigwam to students Evan Shippee, Hjordis Aho and Maitreya Smith.

    Recorder/Paul Franz Mohawk and Hawlemont fifth-graders got to experience colonial life at the Wilder Homestead in Buckland on Thursday. Jennifer Lee, a Narragansett descendent from Plainfield, talked about Native American life at her Eastern Conical Wigwam to students Evan Shippee, Hjordis Aho and Maitreya Smith. Purchase photo reprints »

  • Recorder/Paul Franz Paula Parsons of Northfield swings with her granddaughter Adele Ross, 4, of Greenfield, on Tuesday at Unity Park in Turners Falls.

    Recorder/Paul Franz Paula Parsons of Northfield swings with her granddaughter Adele Ross, 4, of Greenfield, on Tuesday at Unity Park in Turners Falls. Purchase photo reprints »

  • Recorder/Paul Franz 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 »

  • 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.

    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/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.

    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.

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

  • Recorder/Paul Franz 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 »

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