Diamond in the rough: Locals working to rehab Orange’s Spear Field for softball players

03-14-2024 2:41 PM

ORANGE — A local youth league is recruiting volunteers and monetary donations to help give area softball players a field of their dreams.The board of directors for Athol-Orange Chuck Stone Baseball/Softball has decided to renovate the abandoned Spear...


With 50 staffers, FootCare by Nurses moves to new space in downtown Greenfield

03-14-2024 10:00 AM

GREENFIELD — FootCare by Nurses has settled into its new space on School Street, a 1.9-mile stroll from the French King Highway spot it has called home since it started eight years ago.The foot care practice moved last week and opened its doors on...


Sports


UMass basketball: First-half hole too big to overcome as Minutemen end season with 73-59 loss to VCU in Atlantic 10 quarterfinals
03-14-2024 7:29 PM

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Following his fourth 3-pointer of the second half, Rahsool Diggins helped cut the UMass men’s basketball team’s once 17-point deficit to six with 4 minutes, 24 seconds remaining in the game.The Minutemen earned a stop on the other end...

Opinion


My Turn: Trust Matters — Cultivating a culture of mutual respect at Erving Elementary School
03-14-2024 2:39 PM

 At the heart of a thriving educational system lies the indispensable foundation of trust. Trust is the cornerstone that upholds the delicate balance among students, educators, parents, administrators, and school committee, forming the anchor of...

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Arts & Life


Sounds Local: Don your St. Patrick’s Day green: Where to celebrate the holiday this weekend in Franklin County
03-13-2024 4:35 PM

St. Patrick’s Day is the day when we love to celebrate everything Irish. We eat corned beef, raise a pint of Guinness, and get all decked out in our best green outfits. Of course, there is music involved in these celebrations, be it traditional Celtic...

Obituaries

Obit photo for Dana A. Jewett Jr. Dana A. Jewett Jr.

Holyoke, MA - Dana A. Jewett Jr., 84, passed away on February 21, 2024 surrounded by loving family. Dana was the son of the late Dana A. Jewett and Eleanor (Fisher). Dana graduated from... remainder of obit for Dana A. Jewett Jr.

Obit photo for F. Walter Gleason F. Walter Gleason

Heath, MA - F. Walter Gleason, 88, passed away on Sunday (3/10/2024) at home. Born on July 23, 1935 in North Adams, he was the son of Frank Isaac Gleason and Edith (Marshall) Gleason. Livin... remainder of obit for F. Walter Gleason

Obit photo for Martha Conant Martha Conant

Conway, MA - Martha Conant, longtime resident of Conway, Massachusetts, and member of Saint Mark's church, passed away on March 8, 2024, at Saint Patrick's Manor in Framingham, Massachusett... remainder of obit for Martha Conant

Obit photo for Barry L. Rock Barry L. Rock

[IMAGE]Barry L. Rock SUNDERLAND, MA - Barry L. Rock, 55, of Ledgewood Drive passed away unexpectedly on Friday in Springfield. Barry was born in Glens Falls on January 14, 1969, a son of the... remainder of obit for Barry L. Rock

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