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Former Greenfield man granted new trial after 1995 murder conviction, walks free
GREENFIELD — A former Greenfield man serving a life sentence for a 1994 murder was released from prison on Tuesday, three and a half months after the state Supreme Judicial Court ordered that a new trial be held in his case.Elvio J. Marrero, 63,...
Antique pickup trucks to vintage tractor trailers on tap for 19th annual show in South Deerfield
SOUTH DEERFIELD — Vintage trucks of all models will be on hand on Sunday, May 5, as the Antique Truck Club of America’s western Massachusetts chapter kicks off the club’s truck show season with its 19th annual event.As it has been for years, the truck...
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Franklin Tech student welds artistic bench for French King Bridge
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Former Greenfield man granted new trial after 1995 murder conviction, walks free
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Sports
High Schools: Sam Connors pitches Mahar past Smith Vocational, 1-0
Sam Connors tossed a gem, and the Mahar baseball team avenged a loss to Smith Vocational earlier this season with a 1-0 win in an independent contest on Tuesday in Orange.Connors went all seven innings, striking out 10 while scattering six hits and...
Bulletin board: Greenfield Post 81 American Legion baseball tryouts begin this weekend
Baseball: Fifth inning rally propels Pioneer past Frontier (PHOTOS)
MIAA Power Rankings: Turners, Greenfield, Tech atop Div. 5 softball rankings
High Schools: Frontier boys, girls track stay unbeaten with wins over Mohawk Trail (PHOTOS)Opinion
My Turn: How to keep right on killing
Say, “I don’t believe the numbers.” Insist “It’s complicated.”Say, “There is no alternative. Hamas has called for the destruction of the state of Israel and thus, Hamas must be destroyed.” Disregard the Israeli leaders who have called for the...
Anne R. George: City should help seniors keep their homes
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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
Sharing the gift of spring: The tradition of making May Baskets for May Day
May 1, May Day, arrives almost halfway between the vernal equinox and the summer solstice. Although spring officially arrives on the former day, our weather often doesn’t feel springlike until April … and, as recent weeks have shown, it can sometime...
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 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 SheaObituaries
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
Edith Celia Handleman
Edith Celia (Climan) Handleman Greenfield, MA - Edith "Edie" Handleman of Greenfield, Massachusetts, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 101 years and 8 months of age. Edith Celia Climan was born in Hartford, CT. When she was five years ... remainder of obit for Edith Celia Handleman
