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Judge sets bail for Millers Falls assault suspects
Citizen’s petition on tax rate tabled in Bernardston
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Student voting petition rejected in Deerfield
Salvation Army of Greenfield raises over $5K for meals program
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School budget heads to Greenfield City Council
Former Greenfield man granted new trial after 1995 murder conviction, walks free
GREENFIELD — A former Greenfield man serving a life sentence for a 1994 murder was released from prison on Tuesday, three and a half months after the state Supreme Judicial Court ordered that a new trial be held in his case.Elvio J. Marrero, 63,...
Antique pickup trucks to vintage tractor trailers on tap for 19th annual show in South Deerfield
SOUTH DEERFIELD — Vintage trucks of all models will be on hand on Sunday, May 5, as the Antique Truck Club of America’s western Massachusetts chapter kicks off the club’s truck show season with its 19th annual event.As it has been for years, the truck...
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On The Ridge with Joe Judd: What time should you turkey hunt?
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Authorities ID victim in Greenfield slaying
‘I have found great happiness’: The Rev. Timothy Campoli marks 50 years as Catholic priest
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Self-expression on display: See ServiceNet members’ artwork at Greenfield Public Library
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Sports
MIAA Power Rankings: Turners, Greenfield, Tech atop Div. 5 softball rankings
If the spring season were to end today, the MIAA Division 5 softball bracket would run through Franklin County. The MIAA released its second iteration of its spring power rankings on Tuesday, with local schools ranked Nos. 1, 2 and 4 in the Div. 5...
High Schools: Frontier boys, girls track stay unbeaten with wins over Mohawk Trail (PHOTOS)
Softball: Greenfield rallies with big inning for 5-4 win over Hampshire (PHOTOS)
UMass football: Spring Game closes one chapter for Minutemen, 2024 season fast approaching
High schools: MacKenzie Paulin lifts Greenfield softball past rival Turners 3-2Opinion
Anne R. George: City should help seniors keep their homes
If we can provide an elder or a person with disabilities in Greenfield with a little help in covering their property taxes, it’s an investment in our entire community. We are an increasingly diverse community and should work to keep it that way....
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Business
Goddard finds ‘best location’ in Shelburne Falls with new Watermark Gallery space
SHELBURNE FALLS — The 20 Bridge St. space that formerly housed Molly Cantor’s pottery now displays Watermark Gallery’s eclectic collection of modern art pieces.Local artist Laurie Goddard opened Watermark Gallery last month as her seventh location in...
New buyer of Bernardston’s Windmill Motel looks to resell it, attorney says
New Realtor Association CEO looks to work collaboratively to maximize housing options
New owners look to build on Thomas Memorial Golf & Country Club’s strengths
Cleary Jewelers plans to retain shop at former Wilson’s building until 2029
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Arts & Life
Sharing the gift of spring: The tradition of making May Baskets for May Day
May 1, May Day, arrives almost halfway between the vernal equinox and the summer solstice. Although spring officially arrives on the former day, our weather often doesn’t feel springlike until April … and, as recent weeks have shown, it can sometime...
Tips for planning a successful garden: Creating a healthy garden is all about maintaining good habits
Speaking of Nature: Bird of my dreams, it’s you: Spotting a White-tailed Tropicbird on our cruise in Bermuda
Time to celebrate kids and books: Mass Kids Lit Fest offers a wealth of programs in Valley during Children’s Book Week
Sounds Local: A rock circus returns to Turners Falls: The Slambovian Circus of Dreams brings the fun Friday night at the SheaObituaries
Edith Celia Handleman
Edith Celia (Climan) Handleman Greenfield, MA - Edith "Edie" Handleman of Greenfield, Massachusetts, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 101 years and 8 months of age. Edith Celia Climan was born in Hartford, CT. When she was five years ... remainder of obit for Edith Celia Handleman
Elizabeth Congdon
Shelburne, VT - Photographer, researcher, devoted wife and mother, Elizabeth "Betty" Congdon died on February 13th, 2024, aged 86 after an eight year long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Quincy FL on January 18th, 1938, Betty g... remainder of obit for Elizabeth Congdon
Elizabeth Merrill
Elizabeth (Lisa) Merrill Northampton , MA - Lisa died peacefully in Hospice, attended by family, her longtime caregivers, and the wonderful staff at Linda Manor Assisted Living in Northampton, MA on April 15, 2024 at age 95. Lisa was bo... remainder of obit for Elizabeth Merrill
Lorraine G. White
Haydenville, MA - Lorraine G. (Guertin) White, 96, passed away peacefully at home in Haydenville MA on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024. Born in 1927 to Hector Guertin, and Lena (Lataille) Guertin in Southbridge, MA. An only child, she majo... remainder of obit for Lorraine G. White
