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Question 5: Do tipped workers need a raise? Controversial measure heads to voters
GREENFIELD — Voters will decide on Election Day whether to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers in Massachusetts, a controversial ballot initiative known as Question 5 that could change the landscape for the restaurant and bar industry and other...
Comerford continues push for Indigenous Peoples Day
NORTHAMPTON — State Sen. Jo Comerford is continuing her push to officially erase the memory of Christopher Columbus from the second Monday of October, and in its place make the day one of recognition for Indigenous peoples, as dozens of states have...
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UMass Hockey: Minutemen score three goals in second period, defeat Air Force 5-1
After a scoreless first period, the UMass hockey team erupted for a trio of goals in the second against Air Force and cruised to a 5-1 win on Saturday night, bouncing back from Friday’s 3-2 overtime loss to Omaha.UMass sophomore goaltender Michael...
Opinion
My Turn: This is all about immigrants, not just undocumented ones
Somehow, even though Donald Trump himself delights in describing how he’ll shut down various immigration programs, I still meet people who are convinced that “He’s not anti-immigration, he’s just anti-illegal immigration!”I can’t tell whether they...
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An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Business
Montague’s El Nopalito adds breakfast option
MONTAGUE — The recent decision to offer takeout breakfast Thursday through Saturday is boosting business at El Nopalito at 196 Turners Falls Road.“People seem to like stopping in [and] getting their burritos to go,” said Jahmes Peters, owner of the...
Arts & Life
The Green Team makes dinner: 100 Mile Dinner is later this month in Greenfield
We live in an area with abundant local sources of food. Greenfield’s Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew is getting ready to celebrate this year’s harvest with a “100 Mile Dinner.”The dinner will take place next Saturday, Oct. 26, at 5:30 p.m....
Obituaries
Robert W. "Bob" Miller Greenfield, MA - Robert W. "Bob" Miller, 79 of Greenfield passed away Sunday October 6, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Bob fought a courageous battle with COPD for many years. Bob was born on... remainder of obit for Robert W. Miller
Greenfield, MA - Charlton Baldwin of Greenfield was born February 12, 1949 in Chelsea, Massachusetts and left us peacefully at home on April 30, 2023. He was the son of Lorna Baldwin and had eight siblings. Charlton's family moved to No... remainder of obit for Charlton Baldwin
Ashfield , MA - In the early morning hours of October 9, 2024, Ardath Garfield passed away peacefully, at Charlene Manor in Greenfield, following a long illness. She was 85 years old. Ardath was born in Milwaukee, WI and grew up in the... remainder of obit for Ardath Ann Garfield
Plainfield, MA - Anna remained in her home of 69 years until her death at age 95 on September 8, 2024. She was predeceased by her husband, Norton "Dutch" Hathaway and daughter, Karen Gale Hathaway. She is survived by many fond memories.... remainder of obit for Anna Marie Rice Hathaway