Hegseth: US does not seek war with Iran after attack on nuclear sites
Clesson Brook Watershed open house to detail Buckland’s climate resilience planning
Former judge next Charlemont Forum speaker
Cellphones in schools compared to ‘electronic cocaine’
Mobile Health Unit helps expand Community Health Center of Franklin County’s services
Orange department heads speak to need for Proposition 2½ override
Sewer pipe break causes sinkhole on East Main Street in Orange
Hawley voters to decide on three funding transfers at Special Town Meeting
Green River Festival brings ‘cultural melting pot’ of music to fairgrounds
GREENFIELD — The Green River Festival returned to the Franklin County Fairgrounds for the 39th year, kicking off the summer and showcasing improvements from last year by emphasizing all the Pioneer Valley has to offer in talent — and beer.
Orange takes ownership of old cereal factory lot
ORANGE — The town now owns the 1.06 acres at 16-36 West River St., the former site of an old cereal factory that three juveniles destroyed by arson three years ago.
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Marine vet gets 24 months of supervised release in stolen valor case, must pay nearly $300K in restitution
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Bulletin board: Greenfield Post 81 rallies past West Springfield for 1st victory
Trailing 4-0 into the bottom of the seventh inning, it seemed like Greenfield Post 81 was headed toward a third consecutive loss to open its American Legion Senior Division season on Friday night.
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My Turn: Angelenos must not let National Guard silence them
I was a student at Kent State University on May 4, 1970 when the National Guard murdered four students (including two of my friends) and wounding nine. This was the worst memory of my life and I experienced a visceral reaction this month as I watched Trump call in the National Guard to Los Angeles over the objections of the mayor of the city as well as the governor of California.
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Kevin Whitney: Community made access to the best emergency care in region possible
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Business
Labor of love: Born to Birth doula service settles in at Orange Innovation Center
ORANGE — Felisha Foisy wants to help you, and your baby, out.
Permit approved for Greenfield cat cafe
Racial justice group raising money to support Mohawk Falafel and Shawarma owner
New Angel’s Edge Barbershop in Greenfield pays homage to late loved ones
Small businesses air complaints to Mass. lawmakers
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Arts & Life
‘You can just do it forever’: Belly dance classes and shows grow steady local following
Greenfield business owner and belly dancer Elizabeth DeNeeve and South Deerfield belly dancer Emily Gaylord having been co-producing a belly dancing showcase called “Molten: An Evening of Belly Dancing at the LAVA Center” where the two aim to not only entertain, but educate audiences on the Middle Eastern style of dance.
With a little help from his community: Northfield Mount Hermon teacher fighting rare form of cancer begins clinical trial
Valley Bounty: Rain or shine, strawberries are here: Teddy C. Smiarowski Farm welcomes another pick-your-own season
Let’s Talk Relationships: Bridging the emotional divide: Part 1: The impact of gender conditioning
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Allison F. Barry
Greenfield, MA - Allison Fredrick Barry, 84, of Congress St. passed away peacefully Saturday May 31, 2025. at home. He was born in Shoreham Vt April 12, 1941, the son of Harold and Mable (DeLong) Barry. He attended local schools. Al... remainder of obit for Allison F. Barry
Frances Moro
Leesburg, FL - Frances Ann Moro, originally from South Deerfield, passed away at the age of 83 on June 17, 2025. Residing in Leesburg, Florida at the time of her passing, Fran's life was a testament to compassion, dedication, and quiet ... remainder of obit for Frances Moro
Reverend Francis M. Kennedy
1939 2025 Chicopee, MA - Reverend Francis M. Kennedy, 86, of Westfield, died on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. Fr. Kennedy was born on May 8, 1939, in Springfield to the late Deputy Fire Chief Francis ... remainder of obit for Reverend Francis M. Kennedy
James C. O'Sullivan
Greenfield, MA - James C. O'Sullivan (Jim), 87, of Colrain Road, Greenfield died peacefully Sunday 6/15/25 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. He was born in Greenfield on November 20, 1937, the son of Michael and Theodor... remainder of obit for James C. O'Sullivan
