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Diamond in the rough: Locals working to rehab Orange’s Spear Field for softball players
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
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
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...
Bulletin Board: Multiple area athletes advance to Hoop Shoot states
Opinion
My Turn: Trust Matters — Cultivating a culture of mutual respect at Erving Elementary School
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...
Laurel Facey: Defend local control over energy monoliths
Lew La Chance: Our roads and lives
Ann Fisk: A rare individual
My Turn: Time to retire Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Station

Arts & Life
Sounds Local: Don your St. Patrick’s Day green: Where to celebrate the holiday this weekend in Franklin County
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...
A bread that unites us all: For St. Patrick’s Day, a savory soda bread with cheese and chives
Nature Photo Contest
Obituaries
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.
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
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
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

BlueWave pitches another agrivoltaic solar array in Northfield
Two taken to hospital after crash near Sunderland Bridge
New Greenfield health director seeks to combat opioid epidemic, manage dilapidated properties
Sen. Comerford talks health care legislation with region’s physicians
My Turn: Wake up America! Much to fear from rampant immigration
Amid lukewarm response to sale proposals, Whately committee seeks leeway on plan for historic school
UMass plans to triple early college slots for high schoolers
Conway puts potential South County Senior Center partnership on pause
PHOTOS: Annual ‘break-athon’ boosts Warm the Children fundraising
PHOTOS: Springing to life
Beacon Hill Roll Call: March 4 to March 8, 2024
Real Estate Transactions: March 15, 2024
West County Notebook: March 15, 2024
UMass basketball: Second half rally against VCU a microcosm of the season as Minutemen never threw in the towel
The Real Score: Beware the March “Madness” of sports betting
MIAA boys basketball: Late run propels New Mission into Div. 5 finals with 60-49 victory over Pioneer (PHOTOS)
Speaking of Nature: Bring the birds to you: A behind-the-scenes tip of nature photography
Creating with childlike wonder: Solo show by aritst Mary Frongillo on display in GCTV lobby this month