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Wendell voters to decide on battery storage bylaw
No contested races in Sunderland election
Greenfield Recreation Department Notebook: April 30, 2024
Whately extends conditional job offer to Swampscott assistant admin
Columnist Daniel Cantor Yalowitz: Staying real, remaining humble
Sunderland voters OK battery storage bylaw, agree to ask Legislature to lower municipal voting age
Leverett residents back Gaza cease-fire resolution at Saturday’s Town Meeting
Shutesbury voters back battery storage bylaw at Town Meeting
Regional Notebook: April 29, 2024
Franklin Tech student welds ‘artistic’ bench for French King Bridge
ERVING — Drawing inspiration from the French King Bridge, Franklin County Technical School senior Laynie Coates, 17, put her welding skills to the test.The result, a green bench with lettering that says “Gateway to the Mohawk Trail” and a bridge-like...
Formed 25,000 years ago, Millers River a historic ‘jewel’
The Millers River meanders through both Athol and Orange, carrying with it not only the beauty on its surface, but a long history stretching back to when the river was first formed 25,000 years ago.The first people known to be living near the river...
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Authorities ID victim in Greenfield slaying
State records show Northfield EMS chief’s paramedic license suspended over failure to transport infant
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‘I have found great happiness’: The Rev. Timothy Campoli marks 50 years as Catholic priest
Formed 25,000 years ago, Millers River a historic ‘jewel’
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Self-expression on display: See ServiceNet members’ artwork at Greenfield Public Library
PHOTOS: Literary insight
Dog of the Week: Carson
Embracing both new and old: Da Camera Singers celebrates 50 years in the best way they know how
Sports
UMass football: Spring Game closes one chapter for Minutemen, 2024 season fast approaching
AMHERST — For a coach who’s been in the business for as long as UMass football head coach Don Brown has, it’s hard to find something he hasn’t already seen.But during the Minutemen’s month of spring practice, they impressed the longtime coach with...
High schools: MacKenzie Paulin lifts Greenfield softball past rival Turners 3-2
High schools: Seventh-inning rally helps Turners Falls softball edge Frontier 6-3 (PHOTOS)
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Minutemen ready for their spring formal
Track & field: Greenfield, Mohawk Trail split dual meet
Opinion
Emily Gaylord: Shores Ness brings experience
Deerfield friends and neighbors: If you want a fiscally responsible selectperson, you already have her: Carolyn Shores Ness. She has an estimable track record of working closely with legislative officials, securing funding (that important “f” word),...
Araceli Katalin McCoy: Why we should change the voting age to 16
Arlene and Doug Tierney: Vote for Blake Gilmore on May 6
David Dempsey: The Carnegie Library is overdue for an upgrade
The World Keeps Turning: Quantifying happiness — How we measure up
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
Tips for planning a successful garden: Creating a healthy garden is all about maintaining good habits
Despite late snowstorms that dumped deep snow over much of New England, spring is finally here. Let’s take a look at some keys to a successful year in the vegetable garden.Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Yes, I grow about 40 tomato plants each...
Speaking of Nature: Bird of my dreams, it’s you: Spotting a White-tailed Tropicbird on our cruise in Bermuda
Time to celebrate kids and books: Mass Kids Lit Fest offers a wealth of programs in Valley during Children’s Book Week
Sounds Local: A rock circus returns to Turners Falls: The Slambovian Circus of Dreams brings the fun Friday night at the Shea
Rescuing food and feeding people: Rachel’s Table programs continue to expand throughout western MassObituaries
Elizabeth Merrill
Elizabeth (Lisa) Merrill Northampton , MA - Lisa died peacefully in Hospice, attended by family, her longtime caregivers, and the wonderful staff at Linda Manor Assisted Living in Northampton, MA on April 15, 2024 at age 95. Lisa was bo... remainder of obit for Elizabeth Merrill
Lorraine G. White
Haydenville, MA - Lorraine G. (Guertin) White, 96, passed away peacefully at home in Haydenville MA on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024. Born in 1927 to Hector Guertin, and Lena (Lataille) Guertin in Southbridge, MA. An only child, she majo... remainder of obit for Lorraine G. White
Nancy Judd Coughlan
Fairfax, VA - On April 19, 2024, Nancy Judd Coughlan of Fairfax, Virginia passed away peacefully at The Virginian Skilled Nursing Facility at the age of 84. Mrs. Coughlan was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the daughter of the form... remainder of obit for Nancy Judd Coughlan
Thelma Emily Loven Moeckel
Deerfield, MA - Thelma Emily Loven Moeckel passed away peacefully April 20, 2024, at her home in Deerfield, Massachusetts after a long and wonderful life filled with much laughter, music, dance, and many adventures on her travels around... remainder of obit for Thelma Emily Loven Moeckel
