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Recorder/Mike Phillips People wanting to be movie extras for the upcoming filming of "The Judge" in Shelburne Falls wait their turn outside Buckland Town Hall on Saturday.

Extras, extras: Read all about them

Sunday, May 19, 2013

SHELBURNE FALLS — Hundreds flocked to the Buckland Town Hall Saturday, each seeking their 15 minutes of fame. “We’re looking for extras for a movie being made by Warner Brothers,” Aaron Kahl, casting director for Boston Casting, told the crowd. “I can’t get much more specific than that. But you probably already know what movie it is, and who the … 0

Money for machines

Friday, May 17, 2013

TURNERS FALLS — Manufacturers’ effort to secure $500,000 for new metal-working machines at Franklin County Technical School — to help train 21st century metal workers for local industries desperate for such workers — won another victory Wednesday: a $250,000 proposed allocation from the state’s Senate Ways and Means Committee. The Senate committee’s budget proposal said, “that not less than $250,000 shall be used … 0

West County Notebook

Friday, May 17, 2013

Author to speak at Boswell’s Sunday at 4 SHELBURNE FALLS — Nationally acclaimed novelist Matthew Dicks will be speaking about and reading from his three novels at Boswell’s Books at 10 Bridge St. in Shelburne Falls at 4 p.m. on Sunday. “Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend” was recently released in paperback and will be available for purchase and signing along with his other … 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
Recorder/Paul Franz John Graves of the Greenfield Department of Public Works flushes sediment from fire hydrants on Federal Street on Monday. Spray zone
Recorder/Mike Phillips It looks like snow in May during this foam demonstration by firefighters. Fire engine fans
Recorder/Paul Franz Barton Cove Bald Eagle takes off from tree on the island. On eagle’s wings
Joshua Cerone age 2 with mom Elizabeth and Dad Ben check out the aferican wildlife Faraway lands
Recorder/Paul Franz Ethan Monk, Gabriel Osciak, Lilly Savoie and Kailyn Santiago fill garden frames with soil and compost where the second graders and the rest of the Four Corners students hope to raise vegetables. ‘Plant a radish’
Recorder/Paul Franz Michaelene Sexton walks Scruffy and Lilith at the Green River Swimming and Recreation Area on Wednesday. Out for a walk
Recorder/Paul Franz A mute swan floats on Barton Cove Sunday morning. Floatin’ feathers
Recorder/Paul Franz Ken Cook of Adams Donuts in Greenfield is now selling their donuts and other items out of the cafe at the Olver Transit Center in Greenfield. Sherman James of Springfield was one of his first customers on Monday. Rolling in
Recorder/Mike Phillips These two deer were photographed at Quabbin Park. Quabbin denizens
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Neighbors: Dinosaurs at GCC next week

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Hello neighbor. I have spent a good deal of time with dinosaurs over the past six months or so. Grandson Justin is absolutely fascinated and sometimes mesmerized by them. He calls them “Big Das,” because he can’t quite say “dinosaur” yet. I mention this because on Wednesday at … 1

Letter: Grain vs. grass

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Gary Rothman’s letter on the studies that show a link between eating meat and heart disease is an interesting, but it only tells a small part of the story. It is critical when talking about meat to differentiate between grain-fed meat and grass-fed meat, and between tank-raised fish … 0

Letter: Ignoring evidence

Thursday, May 2, 2013

In his April 24 letter, Steve Crowningshield chides Jim Culleny’s observations about socialism and capitalism as the writing of “the average liberal.” Clearly dismissing socialism in the same way that creationists dismiss evolutionary evidence, Crowiningshield ignores the evidence of unregulated capitalism and calls for more of the kind … 0

Deerfield voters back keeping Baystate services in Greenfield

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

DEERFIELD — Voters here have overwhelmingly supported a resolution calling on Baystate Health System to keep services and resources at the Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. At its Monday annual town meeting, Deerfield was the first of 10 Franklin County towns to vote on the resolution. It … 0

Shelburne re-elects selectman in contest

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

SHELBURNE — Despite an election challenge, nine-year Selectman Robert A. Manners will get at fourth term of office. He was re-elected by a vote of 293-193 over challenger Kevin Parsons. According to Town Clerk Beverly Neeley, voter turnout for the annual election was about 39 percent — with … 0

GCC taps Bilodeau as Distinguished Alum

Sunday, April 28, 2013

When former Deerfield police officer Christopher Bilodeau, 39, got the call that he had been selected by the GCC Distinguished Alumni Committee to receive the 2013 award, his first words were “I am honored to have been chosen.” … 0

Arson suspect ordered held after hearing

Friday, April 26, 2013

GREENFIELD — The suspect in the Tuesday night arson of a Shelburne home was ordered held without bail at a dangerousness hearing Friday. Jeremiah Longe, 32, stands accused of setting his estranged wife’s two-family home on fire while she was out of the state on vacation. He was … 0

Neighbors: Plenty to do as warmer weather arrives

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Hello neighbor. I’m not going to take up a lot of your time today, because I have a lot of events to tell you about. Many of us got to see the Full Pink Moon Thursday night. I’m writing this before it happens, but I’m sure it’s going … 0

YMCA Healthy Kids Day Saturday

Thursday, April 25, 2013

On Saturday, the YMCA in Greenfield will celebrate YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day with a free community event that encourages children ages 6 to 12 in Franklin County to get moving and learning. The Y’s national initiative to improve families’ health and well-being, takes place at 1,900 Ys and … 0

Healthy Lifestyles, Senior Resources Fair today

Thursday, April 25, 2013

SHELBURNE FALLS — Today, the Senior Center in Shelburne Falls is sponsoring a “Healthy Lifestyles and Senior Resources Fair” at the Shelburne-Buckland Community Center on 53 Main St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public of all ages. About 20 informational … 0

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