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Float your boat

Friday, May 17, 2013

Ever since I moved to Franklin County in 2010 and started to explore its rivers from the shore, I’ve wanted to get out on the water. Thing is, boats cost money. Or do they? I had a small fishing boat, but my 8-foot plastic Bass Hunter and its puny electric trolling motor were more suited to placid ponds than roaring … 0

Shooting from the hip

Friday, May 17, 2013

"Say 'cheese!'" That about sums up my photographic expertise for the first 29 years of my life. I’d squeeze a few friends into an awkward … 0

Speaking of Nature: The chipping sparrow

Friday, May 17, 2013

It may be the result of the fact that I am 6 foot, 5 inches tall, but I have always been fascinated by the very … 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. A study in pink
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. Not part of the training
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. Stocking up
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Speaking of Nature: The purple gallinule

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

March 18 — “When I woke up this morning (which was at 3 a.m., by the way) the wind was howling and the temperature outside was a punitive 7 degrees. Now, at just about 1 p.m., I’m sitting … 0

William Delabarre photo Clarkdale Fruit Farms in Deerfield.

Virtual reality

Friday, March 22, 2013

If a picture is worth a thousand words, William Delabarre’s panoramic spherical photos have got to be worth at least 100,000. Imagine looking out on all of the Quabbin Reservoir from the perch of the Belchertown observation tower, … 1

Klepadlo — 50th

Friday, March 29, 2013

ERVING — Stanley and Pauline Klepadlo of 28 Prospect St. celebrated their 50th anniversary at 30 Prospect St. The anniversary party was given by their children and grandchildren. The couple’s children are Valerie Felton of Millers Falls, Gene … 0

Hurlburt — McCaffrey

Friday, March 29, 2013

Nancy and Allyn Hurlburt of 48 Ferrante Ave., Greenfield, announce the engagement of their daughter, Allyson Leah, to James Joseph McCaffrey III, both of 3862A Howe St., Oakland, CA 94611. McCaffrey is the son of Kathleen and James … 0

Meagan Matusz — Domenic Vigliarolo 

Friday, March 29, 2013

Meagan Jane Matusz and Domenic Vigliarolo of Cranston, RI, were married Sept. 1, 2012. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Patricia Matusz of Turners Falls, MA. The groom is the son of Pietro and Maria Vigliarolo … 0

‘Bringing Nature Home’

Friday, March 22, 2013

Douglas Tallamy, author of “Bringing Nature Home: How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens,” was the keynote speaker at the Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners Spring Symposium last week. His talk focused on the need for more insects … 0

Recorder/Paul Franz St Joseph's Church in Shelburne Falls as seen from across the river valley.

Easter Services: All are welcome

Friday, March 22, 2013

Editor’s note: Thank you to all the area churches who took the time to help us tell our readers about their Easter services, especially since Easter is so early this year! If you don’t see your church here, … 0

Between the Rows: Small flowering trees

Friday, March 15, 2013

One day while we were looking at her garden and she was trying to figure out how to make it more manageable, a friend wailed, “I’m not old enough to have shrubs!” Well, like it or not, many … 0

Recorder/Paul Franz Dr Tara Eaton examines Jasper's eye

Poised to serve

Friday, March 15, 2013

In March of 2011, Anne Cotton of South Hadley was shocked and scared when she saw her flat-coated black retriever fall to the floor, having a seizure. “I couldn’t pick him up and get him to the car,” … 0

Recorder/Paul Franz 80-year-old artist and student of classical geometry Donald Beaman of Charlemont will be the guest during a signing party for the tarot deck on Sunday, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Arts Block Cafe, 289 Main St., Greenfield.

Restoring fantasy: new tarot card signing Sunday

Friday, March 8, 2013

If you’re a fan of tarot cards, or are intrigued by using them to divine the future or understanding the present, you may find aspects of yourself in each of the multicolored cards. But for Donald Beaman, a … 0

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