Bus transit gets a boost to expand, connect routes throughout western Mass
Opioid Task Force hosts methadone advocates to speak on stigma, proposed treatment expansion
Public input sought to inform creation of Road Safety Action Plan for Franklin County
$301K in grants funding upgrade at Western Mass Food Processing Center
Wendell resident explores mysteries of life with new poetry book
My Turn: Scraping bottom of the barrel?
Greenfield’s All Souls Church hosting reparations film screening
Athol resident produces 40th Quabbin History Calendar
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce launches revamped gift card program
Jacobs back at helm of Newton School in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Two decades after leaving the school district, former Newton School Principal Carol Jacobs is back at the helm in an interim capacity.Jacobs is filling the principal position that was left vacant following the abrupt resignation of Sadie...
Element Brewing Co. in Millers Falls celebrating 15 years in business
MILLERS FALLS — Adapting to industry changes and listening to community feedback has carried Element Brewing Co. co-founders Ben Anhalt and Dan Kramer into their 15th year in business.To mark the occasion, Element Brewing Co. will host a celebration...
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Sports
UMass basketball: Minutewomen rout Northeastern 80-51, halt 3-game skid
After dropping three games in a row, the UMass women’s basketball team was very much in need of a bounce back performance on Thursday night.The Minutewomen certainly got that – and then some.UMass stormed out to a 26-8 lead after one quarter and...
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UMass basketball: Minutemen's struggles continue in 73-69 loss to Central Connecticut State
UMass hockey: Daniel Jencko’s return to the lineup sparking Minutemen up front
On The Ridge with Joe Judd: The thrill of the hunt
Opinion
Guest columnist Joe Gannon: Hard truths or easy lies after the election
While the shock wears off, again, from our presidential election, it is a suitable time to just take a breath before we decide — that is, lock down — our reaction.And we do decide our reaction. We will throw up our hands, rip out our hair, or just...
Ahmad Esfahani: Government, religion a dangerous mix
Eric Bright: Trump will be seen as status quo
Jeremy Williams: Those who hold the strings
My Turn: Rituals, rivalry and Thanksgiving reflections
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
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Business
Maple Valley Creamery plans farmstand in South Deerfield
SOUTH DEERFIELD — New life may soon be coming to the vacant farmstand at the intersection of Routes 5 and 10 and North Hillside Road.Maple Valley Creamery, the Hadley-based dairy farm that also operates Maple Valley’s Scoop at the Silos, is eyeing the...
Lifelong home baker starts business, The Sourdog, in Orange
Bittersweet Bakery & Cafe in Deerfield reopens with smaller menu, renewed focus on dinners
Local restaurant owners reflect on ‘really important conversation’ started by defeated ballot question
Technician shortage stymies heating repair companies in Pioneer Valleye-Edition
Arts & Life
Sounds Local: Community Chorus celebrates with holiday concert on Sunday: Plus, She Said transforms into Psychedelic Farmgirls
The Franklin County Community Chorus will raise its voices together in song and welcome in the holiday season when it holds its annual winter concert on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. at the Greenfield High School. The chorus will deliver a program of...
Speaking of Nature: Spotting the bird with the ‘X-factor’: The absolute worst time to be without a camera
Relief from the over-the-hill blues: Recipes for a party and some special Brazilian cheese puffs
A celebration of history-making women: The Rockwell Museum exhibits over 200 of Anita Kunz’s portraits in ‘Original Sisters’
Up to 50 critters at a time: Amelie Dricut-Ziter runs the Leyden Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation Obituaries
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
Timothy J. Gessing
Greenfield, MA - Timothy (Tim) James Gessing, 64, of Greenfield passed away at home on December 3, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He will be forever missed but not forgotten by those who loved him. He was born in North Kingston, R.I., a... remainder of obit for Timothy J. Gessing
Allen A. Rockwood
[IMAGE]Allen A. Rockwood Greenfield , MA - Allen Albert Rockwood, 79, of 88 Oakland Street, died Friday, November 29, 2024. He suddenly took ill at home, transported to Baystate Franklin Medical Center where he passed away. Allen was bo... remainder of obit for Allen A. Rockwood
