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Deerfield officials to begin work to address wetlands violation
Officials look to curb speeding, improve pedestrian safety in Montague Center
Shutesbury Elementary School named Attendance All-Star
Route 78 closing to northbound traffic for paving in Warwick
Cluster development changes head to Greenfield City Council
Holyoke vigil honors 6 Israeli hostages murdered, offers prayers for 97 still in captivity
Firefighters rescue two women after canoe capsizes in Lake Mattawa in Orange
‘We’ve come a long way’: Franklin County Fair marks 175 years, with agriculture still at its core
GREENFIELD — For 175 years, the Franklin County Fair has brought families, friends and the agricultural community together with rides, food and all manner of competitions for all ages.And at the 175th edition of the fair this weekend, which featured...
$76K in grants supporting new stretchers, stair chair for South County EMS
SOUTH DEERFIELD — With the help of two grants, South County EMS is able to replace some of its aging equipment with new, modern stretchers, alongside a replacement stair chair.South County EMS received a $71,428 Federal Emergency Management Agency...
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Deerfield Selectboard to investigate noise complaints at Tree House Brewing Co.
PHOTOS: Multi-vehicle crash backs up traffic on Interstate 91 in Whately
PHOTOS: Franklin County Fair fun abounds
Local COVID levels at highest point since January
Charlemont Selectboard issues warning on Stagecoach Auto Repair permit renewal
Greenfield woman faces charges for alleged assault at protest
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Sports
UMass football: Despite offensive edge, big plays sink Minutemen in 38-23 loss to Toledo
Don Brown has never been a moral victory kind of guy.But the veteran coach was at least a bit encouraged by an improved performance from a UMass football team that badly needed it on Saturday.The Minutemen did some of the things needed to win a...
Girls volleyball preview: Courtney Parent takes as Frontier aims to continue incredible run of success
On The Run with John Stifler: Running through some summer events
Football: Explosive plays propel Mahar past Drury in 44-0 season-opening rout
Football: Frontier drops opener to Lunenburg, 18-0 (PHOTOS)
Opinion
Connecting the Dots: It’s time to elect a woman president
Some Republicans appear to have decided that Kamala Harris is only 3/5ths of a person and therefore cannot run for president.They made “big news” last week, though, when they charged that Kamala Harris is not a “natural born citizen” and therefore not...
As I See It: America’s mighty power explained
My Turn: Tis’ the season for a liberal meltdown
My Turn: Waking up and fed up with the chaos
My Turn: Japanese knotweed is the problem, not the solution
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
Local residents react to state’s new gun law
Area gun enthusiasts and experts have their criticisms of the new state firearms law, but most appear on board with the prohibition of 3D-printed and unserialized “ghost guns,” saying they have no place in Massachusetts or the United States.Gov. Maura...
New owners of Adams Donuts in Greenfield carry on legacy
Foster’s Supermarket grocery manager Gary Stevens celebrated as he retires after 50 years
Old Montague Masonic Lodge becomes dance studio
Crafty ideas brewing: Montague resident turns Kei mini truck into ‘KEIgerator’ mobile brewerye-Edition
Arts & Life
Finger-picking good: Amherst autoharp workshop hosts weekly jams for all levels
Music from centuries-old folk songs and contemporary and classical tunes emanates through the hallway at the Bangs Community Center on a recent morning, as some of the autoharp players hold the instrument upright against their shoulders and below...
The story of Local Mojo: How one group of students is changing the UMass music scene
Giving the gift of access: Pay it Forward program helps local artists realize their projects’ full potential
Shea Theater mural taking shape in Turners Falls
Happy Valley Guitar Orchestra: An ensemble like no other
Obituaries
Mark Benjamin
Sunderland, MA - A celebration of life for Mark Benjamin will be held on September 21, at the family farm, 24 Russell Street, Sunderland, MA. Per Mark's wishes he wanted his memorial to take place after the harvest, in the most peaceful... remainder of obit for Mark Benjamin
John J. Delaney
Shelburne Falls / Deerfield, MA - John J. Delaney, 94, formerly of Shelburne Falls and Deerfield, passed away August 28, 2024 in Zephyrhills, Florida, with family by his side. He was born in Boston, Mass., November 27, 1929, the adopte... remainder of obit for John J. Delaney
Amilcar Guzman
Amilcar "Mickey" Guzman Greenfield, MA - Amilcar "Mickey" Guzman, Jr., 52, of Wells Street died Sunday 9/1/24 at home. He was born in the Bronx, NY on May 23, 1972, the son of Mickey A. Guzman and Carmelina Diaz. Mickey was a cook for l... remainder of obit for Amilcar Guzman
Joseph C. Kisloski
S. Deerfield, MA - Joseph C. Kisloski, 83, of S. Deerfield, passed away on Sunday September 1, 2024, at Center for Extended Care in Amherst. He was born in Greenfield on August 10, 1941, to the late Joseph W. and Albina (Benjamin) Kislo... remainder of obit for Joseph C. Kisloski
