Authorities ID victim in Greenfield slaying
GREENFIELD — The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office has identified Christopher Hairston, 35, last known to reside in Pittsfield, as the victim found dismembered in a barrel in a Chapman Street apartment on Monday evening.Suspect Taaniel...
State records show Northfield EMS chief’s paramedic license suspended over failure to transport infant
State regulators suspended Northfield EMS Chief and Orange EMS Capt. Mark Fortier’s paramedic license over his alleged failure to properly assess a 2-week-old infant during a house call and for refusing the child transportation in an ambulance,...
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High schools: Seventh-inning rally helps Turners Falls softball edge Frontier 6-3 (PHOTOS)
The middle portion of a huge three-day stretch for the Turners Falls softball team saw the Thunder save their best for last on Friday.Trailing 3-1 entering the top of the seventh inning against Frontier, Janelle Massey clubbed a game-tying two-run...
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My Turn: Dear Patients — We hear you!
As a family practitioner and the medical director of Valley Medical Group, I care deeply about my patients and our community. During my 20 years of practicing full-spectrum primary care in Franklin County, I have come to value the relationships I...
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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...
Arts & Life
Proof that it’s never too late: Solo exhibit and free workshops honor the late Frederick Gao, a Belchertown resident who became a painter in his last five years
For the months of May and June, the Sunderland Public Library’s Lane Family Reading Room Gallery will turn into a fount of inspiration, as the library honors the work of a late-blooming artist.Through “Awing & Honoring Frederick Gao,” the library will...
Obituaries
Conway, MA - Dorothy Masterson, the daughter of John Cochran Masterson and Dorothy Goodwin Masterson, was born January 15, 1932 in the Mary Alley Hospital on Franklin Street, Marblehead. She died April 20, 2024, age 92 years, in her bed... remainder of obit for Dorothy Masterson Bennett
Greenfield, MA - Audrey A. McKemmie of Greenfield and formerly of Amherst passed away on April 23, 2024, after a period of declining health. Born in Greenfield, December 12, 1930, she was the only child of John and Susie (Hayden) Kolink... remainder of obit for Audrey McKemmie
Colrain, MA - Reita G. (Sell) Wheeler, 77, of East Colrain Rd., passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. Reita was born in Westfield, MA on November 25, 1946 the daughter of Gustave... remainder of obit for Reita G. Wheeler
Constance Julia (LaMountain) Dargis Montague Center, MA - Constance "Connie" Julia Dargis, 98, formerly of Turners Falls MA, suffered an unexpected illness on November 13th and passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023 at the home of her ... remainder of obit for Constance Julia Dargis