Parents question handling of threat at Erving Elementary School
Guest columnists Ellen Attaliades and Lynn Ireland: Housing crisis is fueling the human services crisis
William Strickland, a longtime civil rights activist, scholar and friend of Malcolm X, has died
Shutesbury voters to decide on battery storage, lighting bylaws
Healey weighs in on campus safety, protests
Man allegedly steals $100K worth of items from Northampton, South Deerfield businesses
My Turn: Still No. 1 in male mass shootings 25 years after Columbine
Building conversion, battery storage bylaws up for vote at Sunderland Town Meeting
Northfield appeals to Warren, Markey for Schell Bridge aid
NORTHFIELD — In the town’s latest effort to secure funding to replace the Schell Bridge, the Selectboard has sent a letter to U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey seeking their support.The letter, which was recently sent to the senators’...
Shea Theater mural artist chosen out of 354 applicants
MONTAGUE — After reviewing submissions from 354 applicants, a steering group has selected North Carolina-based muralist Darion Fleming to paint a 3,200-square-foot mural on the east exterior wall of the Shea Theater Arts Center in Turners Falls.The...
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Sports
On The Ridge with Joe Judd: What time should you turkey hunt?
If I had a dime for every time someone asked me the best time to hunt turkeys during a season, I’d have a bucket full of dimes. Think about it for a minute, what are the factors that turkey hunters should be considering to best utilize their time when...
High Schools: Jakhia Williams propels Turners girls track past Athol
Softball: Jaylynn Chapalonis pitches Athol past Pioneer (PHOTOS)
Bulletin Board: Greenfield Post 81 holding tryouts on May 4th, 5th and 11th
High schools: Skyler Steele powers Frontier softball past Wahconah
Opinion
My Turn: April is second chance month
April is Second Chance Month, a time to focus on how our community can support our neighbors in central and western Massachusetts returning from incarceration.As attorneys with Community Legal Aid’s CORI/Re-Entry Unit, we see the life-changing power...
My Turn: Judgmental about malaise
Greg Franceschi: Support bike lanes and walking paths in South Deerfield
Ahmad Esfahani: Aiding and abetting and middle school angst
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Business
New Realtor Association CEO looks to work collaboratively to maximize housing options
SPRINGFIELD — As the Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley’s new CEO arrives to a Massachusetts housing market plagued by high prices and a lack of stock, he aims to work alongside elected officials to maximize the availability of different kinds of...
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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Primo Restaurant & Pizzeria in South Deerfield under new ownership
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Rescuing food and feeding people: Rachel’s Table programs continue to expand throughout western Mass
My great-grandmother’s oak dining table has graced my kitchen ever since my parents built the house in the 1980s. Looking at it makes me happy. The table — actually, almost any table — signifies history, nourishment, family and community.The...
A day to commune with nature: Western Mass Herbal Symposium will be held May 11 in Montague
Speaking of Nature: ‘Those sound like chickens’: Wood frogs and spring peepers are back — and loud as ever
Hitting the ceramic circuit: Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail turns 20 years old, April 27-28
Best Bites: A familiar feast: The Passover Seder traditions and tastes my family holds dearObituaries
Maryjean DelRosso
Heath, MA - Maryjean (Sullivan) DelRosso passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after a long illness. She is survived by her devoted husband, Joseph DelRosso. Maryjean is also survived by thr... remainder of obit for Maryjean DelRosso
Carol Butler Watelet
Greenfield, MA - Carol (Virginia) Soucie Butler Watelet, 85, passed away suddenly and peacefully on April 20, 2024, joining the love of her life, Mr. Wonderful, Robert Watelet who passed away 2 years earlier. Carol was born on March 17,... remainder of obit for Carol Butler Watelet
Raymond E. Scott
Raymond E. "Ray" Scott Bunnell, FL - Raymond E. "Ray" Scott, 78, of Bunnell, Florida passed away August 15, 2023. Ray was born in Yonkers, NY March 19, 1945. He was the son of Allan and Selva (Barney) Scott. Ray moved to Buckland as a yo... remainder of obit for Raymond E. Scott
John Kubacki Jr.
John Kubacki, Jr. Palm Bay, FL - John Kubacki, Jr., 75 years old, of Palm Bay, Florida died peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 8, 1948, the son of Irene and John Kubacki Sr. ... remainder of obit for John Kubacki Jr.
