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Shelburne Falls writer explores pandemic experience in new play
It’s A Wonderful Night in Turners Falls, Millers Falls Magic take place this weekend
Greenfield Planning Board recommends nixing housing unit cap, updating ADU bylaws
Charlemont boards OK tax rate of $18.30 for FY25
Survey evaluates obstacles to abortion care
Greenfield Police Logs: Nov. 12 to Nov. 18, 2024
UMass Amherst profs pilot new PFAS detection method
Warwick Town Meeting approves seven articles in 17 minutes
WARWICK — In a speedy, 17-minute meeting on Monday night, voters approved all seven articles on the Town Meeting agenda, including amending the zoning bylaws regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs), allocating free cash for the installation of solar...
‘Bard in the Bar’ series coming to Northfield
NORTHFIELD — In the spirit of Shakespeare, the public is invited to an informal performance of “The Winter’s Tale,” as the Valley Players bring their “Bard in the Bar” reading series to The Brewery at Four Star Farms.Folks are invited to join the...
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Robbers steal more than $100K from iconic ATM in Greenfield
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Two Gardner residents killed in three-vehicle crash in New Salem
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Greenfield native’s debut novel racking up accolades
Bulletin Board: Sixty deer checked into Franklin County check stations over weekend
Editors Picks
Conversations over candy-making: Sharing beloved holiday food traditions
PHOTOS: Learning on display in Warwick
West County Notebook: Dec. 11, 2024
North Quabbin Notebook: Dec. 10, 2024
Sports
Women’s hockey: Perennial power Amherst College off to unbeaten start entering winter break
It’s been business as usual for the Amherst College women’s hockey team this season.Through seven games, the Mammoths are undefeated and sit atop the NESCAC women’s hockey standings.Since the 2020 season, Amherst has averaged 19.5 wins per season. The...
Bulletin Board: Sixty deer checked into Franklin County check stations over weekend
UMass hockey: Minutemen put it all together in 4-0 shutout win against Boston University
NATIONAL CHAMPS! Amherst College men’s soccer takes down Connecticut College in PKs to claim D3 title
Greenfield Pickup celebrates 40 years of ultimate FrisbeeOpinion
My Turn: Reality and fantasy in our teetering democracy
So, we have a once and future president who is an adjudicated criminal and sexual predator, was impeached twice during his first term, cannot tell truth from fiction — like many of his followers — and is incapable of governing competently and...
My Turn: Mass. DEP and the fate of New England’s great river
Amy Gordon: More than 7 million people
Don Ogden: Mass Audubon speaks to language in new clean energy law?
Bernadette Jones: Reverse HIP cuts
Your Daily Puzzles
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
GCC event highlights outdoor industry jobs
GREENFIELD — Between hiking, biking, skiing and more, there is a lot of fun to be had in the great outdoors, and sometimes, you can find a career there, too. Greenfield Community College held its annual Outdoor Industry Job Fair on Thursday,...
Element Brewing Co. in Millers Falls celebrating 15 years in business
Maple Valley Creamery plans farmstand in South Deerfield
Lifelong home baker starts business, The Sourdog, in Orange
Bittersweet Bakery & Cafe in Deerfield reopens with smaller menu, renewed focus on dinnerse-Edition
Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Introducing the Birch Perch II: Making improvements to my bird observation venue
My last visit to the Thinking Chair occurred on Sunday, Oct. 20. It was a bright, sunny day and there had been a frost during the night and this produced some interesting effects on the remaining leaves down in the meadow. The following Saturday was...
She’s hooked on nature: Wendell resident celebrates beauty through rug hooking
Let’s Talk Relationships: How to handle feelings of shame: The holiday season can be a triggering time for many
Beehive drama comes to Ashfield: ‘To Serve A Hive’ will be staged at First Congregational Church, Dec. 14
Sounds Local: Community Chorus celebrates with holiday concert on Sunday: Plus, She Said transforms into Psychedelic FarmgirlsObituaries
Shane E. Thayer
Northfield, MA - Shane E. Thayer, 55, of Northfield died Monday 12/2/24. He was born in Montague on February 25, 1969, the son of Paul A. Thayer and Carol (Boucher) (Thayer) Curtiss. Shane attended local schools and was a graduate of Tu... remainder of obit for Shane E. Thayer
Eugene Wapner
Greenfield, MA - On December 4th, as the first snow of the season began to fall, Eugene (Gene) Wapner quietly passed away. Gene was a man of strength, boundless love, and immense talent. His presence was a cornerstone for his family, of... remainder of obit for Eugene Wapner
Marvin L. Kelley
Greenfield, MA - Marvin L. Kelley, 82, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024 at Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst after seven months of declining health. Marv grew up in Rocky Hill, CT, the youngest son of Martha (Bearse) K... remainder of obit for Marvin L. Kelley
Ruth M. Akey
Greenfield, MA - Ruth M. Akey passed away on December 3, 2024, at the age of 96, in the comfort of her home surrounded by family. Known by so many as Mom, Meme, Meme 2, she is now reunited with her beloved husband Clifford, and we take ... remainder of obit for Ruth M. Akey
