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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’...
Greenfield’s Court Square to remain open year-round for first time since 2021
GREENFIELD — For the first time since 2021, Court Square will stay open to motorists year-round, closing only for special events that require pedestrian access.The city began seasonally closing Court Square to vehicles in 2021 when it adopted a pilot...
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High schools: Skyler Steele powers Frontier softball past Wahconah
It was a birthday to remember for Skyler Steele.The Frontier slugger smacked a home run and drove in five runs as the Redhawks cruised to a 15-3 victory over Wahconah in a Franklin County League West contest on Monday at Zabek Field in South...
Opinion
My Turn: National debt — A threat to our nation’s future
This is an update on a column I wrote last year about a threat to our future well-being: the national debt. To summarize, unless the debt crisis is brought under control soon the future will be much more difficult for you, your children, grandchildren...
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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...
Arts & Life
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...
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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. 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.
Keene, NH - Frank S. Kelley, 93 of Keene, N.H. formerly of Greenfield, Mass and Northfield, Mass. died Thursday (4-18-2024) at Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, N.H. He was born in Orange, Ma. on February 23, 1931, the son of Burton and M... remainder of obit for Frank Kelley
Greenfield, MA - Diane H. Overstreet (Glazier) of Greenfield succumbed to a short battle with cancer on Wednesday March 27th, 2024, at the age of 75. Born June 2nd, 1948, in Greenfield, Massachusetts to Warren and Bernice Glazier. D... remainder of obit for Diane H. Overstreet