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Beacon Hill Roll Call: Sept. 2 to Sept. 6, 2024
Greenfield School Committee ties on vote over school resource officer
My Turn: Beyond ethics is what’s right
Multi-state addiction prevention initiative sees mixed results
Montague resident named new Northfield EMS chief
Karuna Center for Peacebuilding to celebrate 30 years
Hawley Volunteer Fire Department celebrating 40th birthday
Greenfield residents, councilors weigh bevy of housing proposals
GREENFIELD — After a roughly 75-minute public comment session that brought City Hall’s meeting room to standing room only, the Economic Development Committee voted 2-1 with one abstention in favor of recommending changes to the city’s cluster...
Hilltown Hair Salon moves to former Bon Salon space in Shelburne Falls
SHELBURNE FALLS — While working out of a space at 102 Bridge St., Hilltown Hair Salon owner Crystal Jarvenpaa aspired to move closer to the center of the village. When the former home of Bon Salon became available, she could not resist.“I really liked...
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Bittersweet Bakery & Cafe temporarily closed as owner evaluates future plans
Montague resident named new Northfield EMS chief
Hilltown Hair Salon moves to former Bon Salon space in Shelburne Falls
Deerfield posts job seeking new town admin, with Dunne taking on interim role
Todd Dodge officially sworn in as Greenfield police chief
My Turn: Empowering tomorrow’s innovators — Advancing gender, racial diversity and leadership in STEM
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Sounds Local: Bidding farewell to festival season: Many noteworthy concerts on the horizon as we head into fall
Sports
High School Sports Roundup: Franklin Tech field hockey wins third game in a row with triumph over Amherst (PHOTOS)
TURNERS FALLS — After tying with Hampshire in its season-opener, the Franklin Tech field hockey team has found a groove. The Eagles — which have made it to three straight Western Mass. finals — came back to win their next two games and on Thursday,...
Bulletin Board: Thomas Women’s League closes out season
Franklin Tech football preview: Eagles in the mix for return trip to the postseason
Athol football preview: Can the Bears punch a return ticket to the state tournament?
High schools: Mohawk Trail field hockey edged by late Northampton goal (PHOTOS)Opinion
My Turn: High court ‘truest threat’ to American democracy
During his 2005 Senate confirmation hearings, John G. Roberts Jr. introduced himself to the American people as the reasonable dad next door, who viewed his role as chief justice through our civic religion of baseball.“I will remember that it’s my job...
David Levandusky: Greenfield first responders top notch
Nancy Polan: U.S. Forest Service must protect mature and old-growth forests on public lands
Columnist Judy Wagner: Trees for our future, please
My Turn: Vaccinations, public health part of Big E
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Business
Local residents react to state’s new gun law
Area gun enthusiasts and experts have their criticisms of the new state firearms law, but most appear on board with the prohibition of 3D-printed and unserialized “ghost guns,” saying they have no place in Massachusetts or the United States.Gov. Maura...
New owners of Adams Donuts in Greenfield carry on legacy
Foster’s Supermarket grocery manager Gary Stevens celebrated as he retires after 50 years
Old Montague Masonic Lodge becomes dance studio
Crafty ideas brewing: Montague resident turns Kei mini truck into ‘KEIgerator’ mobile brewerye-Edition
Arts & Life
Behold the winning peach pie: Justin Malone of South Deerfield won first place at Apex Orchards’ annual Peach Fest
I recently participated in Apex Orchards’ annual Peach Fest. Owner Tim Smith couldn’t quite remember whether it was the third or fourth such occasion. I couldn’t remember either, although I go every time it happens and always enjoy visiting the...
Reflecting on 25 years of growth: Pleasant Street Community Garden in Greenfield celebrates a quarter century
Speaking of Nature: The great southward migration
Finger-picking good: Amherst autoharp workshop hosts weekly jams for all levels
The story of Local Mojo: How one group of students is changing the UMass music sceneObituaries
Donald Lee Swicker
South Deerfield, MA - Donald Lee Swicker, 95, of South Deerfield, MA died September 9, 2024 at the Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst, MA. Donald was born in Bennington, VT on July 17, 1929 the son of Harold and Helen (Whitcomb) ... remainder of obit for Donald Lee Swicker
William Henry Martineau
Dec. 30, 1942 ~ Aug. 25, 2024 Alexandria, VA - William (Bill) Henry Martineau, 81, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024, at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, District of Columbia after an accidental fall gett... remainder of obit for William Henry Martineau
Ellen Lewis
Cohoes, NY - Ellen M. Lewis, 89, formerly of Troy, entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Born December 24, 1934, in Rensselaer, NY, she was the daughter of Frank C. and Helen Cummings Speich. Ellen was a graduate of S... remainder of obit for Ellen Lewis
Donald L. Walker Jr.
Donald L. Walker, Jr. Syracuse, NY - The family and friends of Donald L. Walker, Jr., are heartbroken. At 92 he was "ridiculously healthy," (said his PCP) and chipping away at house and garden projects after moving to Syracuse, New York,... remainder of obit for Donald L. Walker Jr.
