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Submitted photo Singer Holly Mae Brown, 16, of Charlemont, heads to Boston for an audition for the national TV show "The Voice." Friends are holding a meet-and-greet fundraiser for Holly on May 29 at the Eagles Club in Shelburne Falls.

16-year-old singer gets ‘The Voice’ audition

Friday, May 24, 2013

CHARLEMONT — Mohawk sophomore Holly Mae Brown, a local pop-country singer from Charlemont, is heading for Boston on June 22, for a live, call-back audition for the television show “The Voice.” The NBC singing competition/reality show seeks to find aspiring new talent, age 15 and over, through public auditions. The winner is determined by the votes of viewers, via telephone or online. To help this 16-year-old raise money for her travel, photo shoot, clothing and a future music video, her family and friends are hosting a Meet and Greet Fundraiser on Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Shelburne Falls Eagles Club, 52 State … 0

Recorder/Paul Franz Reinforcing bar waits for concrete in one of the last sections of the Gill Montague Bridge decking to be finished.

Gill-Montague Bridge to reopen in Nov.

Friday, May 24, 2013

TURNERS FALLS — The Gill-Montague Bridge, the downtown’s main connection to points elsewhere, should reopen to two-way traffic in November, according to Massachusetts Department of Transportation spokesman Michael Verseckes. The multi-million dollar renovation project has limited traffic on the Gill-Montague Bridge to one-way for nearly three years, and periodically closes the bridge entirely. … 0

Northfield government forum draws experts, advice

Friday, May 24, 2013

NORTHFIELD — No matter what type of government runs the town, it won’t work without informed, active citizens. That was the overarching theme at a forum on possible changes to the structure of Northfield’s government. “There’s no magic in changing the form of government,” said panelist Donald Robinson. “It all depends on who’s in those positions.” Northfield has been researching different forms of … 0

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Recorder/Paul Franz Greenfield's Michael Aldrich will portray Civil War Brigadier General Augustus James Pleasonton at Whitney Hill Antiques and Consignment's Saturday flea market.

Civil War re-enactor to visit Bernardston antiques shop

Friday, May 24, 2013

BERNARDSTON — Civil War General Augustus James Pleasonton will visit a local antiques shop Saturday, where he will regale visitors with tales of the war between brothers. From 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Michael Aldrich, of Greenfield, will … 0

Recorder file photo A bear goes after a sweet treat by way of a hummingbird feeder in a local back yard.

Bears showing up everywhere

Thursday, May 23, 2013

The Brothers Grimm collected many fine fairy tales illustrating the dangers of antagonizing woodland creatures by, for instance, stealing their porridge. They neglected to mention, however, the dangers of enticing them with birdseed, garbage or undersized pets. The … 0

Recorder/Paul Franz Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray arrives at the Buckland Town Hall on Thursday.

Towns thank Murray for western Mass. focus

Thursday, May 23, 2013

BUCKLAND — A day after announcing his resignation from state office, Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray met with Franklin County officials who thanked him for his western Mass. focus during his years in office. He and the heads … 0

Area workshop set on medical marijuana

Thursday, May 23, 2013

With new state regulations on medical marijuana set to take effect today, some towns have been looking to control or prevent treatment centers from siting in parts of their communities, or anywhere in town. But while the state forbids outright bans on the dispensaries, there are still zoning … 0

Plaza powwows  to aid veterans

Thursday, May 23, 2013

CHARLEMONT — For roughly 40 years, Memorial Day weekend has marked the start of a summer season of Intertribal Powwows at the Indian Plaza, at 1475 Mohawk Trail. But it’s also a time to remember America’s military veterans. This weekend, Indian Plaza owner Harold Roberts hopes the event … 0

NMH commencement  will not be open to public

Thursday, May 23, 2013

GILL — Contrary to earlier information from the school, the Northfield Mount Hermon commencement ceremony Sunday, at which Afghan women’s education advocate Shabana Basij-Rasikh is scheduled to speak, is not open to the public. Basij-Rasikh is a co-founder and the managing director of a nonprofit that educates young … 0

Former county man dies after being hit by bus

Thursday, May 23, 2013

WORCESTER — A former Franklin County man died of injuries suffered in a bus accident earlier this week. Joseph L. “JJ” Barron Jr., of Buzzards Bay, died at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center University Campus, after being struck by a school bus. Barron was walking on the … 0

New life for Schell Bridge?

Thursday, May 23, 2013

NORTHFIELD — The Schell Memorial Bridge could be replaced with a new bike and pedestrian bridge, at no cost to the town, if the project gets the green light from the Selectboard and state. From 1904 to 1985, … 0

Recorder/Paul Franz Fire damaged home on Laurel Mountain Rd in Whately.

Lightning strikes Whately home

Thursday, May 23, 2013

WHATELY — A lightning bolt struck a Whately home during Wednesday morning’s turbulent thunderstorm, scorching the roof and leaving its three residents without a home. According to Whately Fire Chief John Hannum, at about 3:22 a.m. Wednesday, lightning … 0

Tornado warning had western Mass. wary Wednesday

Thursday, May 23, 2013

People were forced underground as a tornado warning was issued for areas along and to the south of the Route 2 corridor Wednesday evening. Shortly after 5 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for central Franklin County. It wound up all for naught, but better … 0

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