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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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...
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...
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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...
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...
Obituaries
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
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
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
[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