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Write-in campaigns launched for Deerfield School Committee seat
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1989 homicide victim found in Warwick ID’d through genetic testing, but some mysteries remain
GREENFIELD — It took nearly 35 years, but the human remains found just off Route 78 in Warwick in 1989 have been identified as belonging to Constance (Holminski) Bassignani, who was 65 years old at the time of her murder.The Northwestern District...
Fogbuster Coffee Works, formerly Pierce Brothers, celebrating 30 years in business
GREENFIELD — Three decades ago, Sean and Darren Pierce, two brothers in their mid-20s, decided to start selling coffee — a business venture that was funded by a roughly $30,000 mountain of credit card debt.Today, the Greenfield-based Fogbuster Coffee...
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Greenfield homicide victim to be memorialized in Pittsfield
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Softball: Greenfield puts up 9-spot in the 8th inning to knock off rival Turners 11-2 in extra-inning thriller (PHOTOS)
DA to announce breakthrough in 1989 unsolved homicide in Warwick
Former Greenfield man granted new trial after 1995 murder conviction, walks free
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Softball: Pioneer pulls ahead late to defeat Northampton, 34-29 (PHOTOS)
Trailing Northampton 12-2 after one inning, the Pioneer softball team knew it needed to put runs up in a hurry to get back in the game. The Panthers did just that. Pioneer cut the lead to 15-11 after four before erupting for 14 runs in the sixth...
High Schools: Sixth inning rally lifts Pioneer baseball past Greenfield, 4-3
Bulletin Board: Rodney Demers sinks ace at Thomas Memorial
Softball: Greenfield puts up 9-spot in the 8th inning to knock off rival Turners 11-2 in extra-inning thriller (PHOTOS)
Softball: Franklin Tech's Hannah Gilbert records 100th career hit in win over PioneerOpinion
Guest columnist Gene Stamell: We know what we know
Columnist’s note: The following contains many parenthetical asides and seemingly unimportant details that somehow, one hopes, lead to a conclusion that the reader finds moderately interesting or entertaining or, at the very least, bearable. Once...
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Kathy Sylvester: Vote for expertise on May 6
Bernie Sadoski: Blake Gilmore is committed to his community
Business
Goddard finds ‘best location’ in Shelburne Falls with new Watermark Gallery space
SHELBURNE FALLS — The 20 Bridge St. space that formerly housed Molly Cantor’s pottery now displays Watermark Gallery’s eclectic collection of modern art pieces.Local artist Laurie Goddard opened Watermark Gallery last month as her seventh location in...
New buyer of Bernardston’s Windmill Motel looks to resell it, attorney says
New Realtor Association CEO looks to work collaboratively to maximize housing options
New owners look to build on Thomas Memorial Golf & Country Club’s strengths
Cleary Jewelers plans to retain shop at former Wilson’s building until 2029
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Arts & Life
Let’s Talk Relationships: Breaking up is hard to do: These tools can help it feel easier
All of us have probably decided to end a relationship at some point in our lives, as well as having been in a relationship where we were broken up with.A breakup, separation, or divorce is a pivotal and tender time in one’s life. I’d like to shed some...
Sounds Local: Broadway star returns to Greenfield for concert: Kevin Duda to sing with Franklin County Community Chorus this Sunday
Sharing the gift of spring: The tradition of making May Baskets for May Day
Tips for planning a successful garden: Creating a healthy garden is all about maintaining good habits
Speaking of Nature: Bird of my dreams, it’s you: Spotting a White-tailed Tropicbird on our cruise in BermudaObituaries
Candace Loughrey
Northfield, MA - Candace Bleakley Loughrey, of Old Turnpike Road in Northfield, died April 25 at Fisher Home Hospice in Amherst after a valiant struggle following a stroke. She was 77. She was born May 27, 1946, along with her twin sist... remainder of obit for Candace Loughrey
Jennifer M. Read
South Deerfield, MA - Jennifer Read of South Deerfield, beloved wife and mother, died peacefully on April 21, 2024 at the age of 79 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Jennifer was born on January 1, 1945 at Brooklyn Naval ... remainder of obit for Jennifer M. Read
Candance Loughrey
Northfield, MA - Candace Bleakley Loughrey, of Old Turnpike Road in Northfield, died April 25 at Fisher Home Hospice in Amherst after a valiant struggle following a stroke. She was 77. She was born May 27, 1946, along with her twin sist... remainder of obit for Candance Loughrey
Robert A. York
Greenfield, MA - Robert A. York passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024 at his home in Greenfield, MA, surrounded by his wife and children. He was 77 years old. Bob had been battling 5 unrelated cancers since 2008. He was born on Febru... remainder of obit for Robert A. York
