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New Amherst-to-Greenfield bus route to include Leverett stop for first time
Canadian, Mass reps discuss trade relations in South Deerfield
Northfield hearing on BlueWave Solar’s 16-acre proposal continued to Oct. 24
New website for Orange Public Libraries unveiled
Hands Across the Hills effort detailed in new book
Greenfield Vintage Days continues to grow participating businesses, lineup of events in third year
My Turn: Police officer isn’t the answer for Greenfield public schools
Jewish community marks 1-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attack, honoring those killed and praying for hostages
MCAS scores moving target across Franklin County, North Quabbin districts
New food service director’s ideas driving excitement over school lunch at Mahar
ORANGE — Trying to please a cynical restaurant critic might seem like a daunting task. But how about 1,200 growing young people? That’s the daily reality for Katrina Bressani, the new food service director for the Ralph C. Mahar Regional and Union 73...
Franklin Tech hosting Cool Rides Car Show
TURNERS FALLS — The Cool Rides Car Show cruises back to Franklin County Technical School on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.This is the 12th year that Franklin Tech has hosted the event at its 82 Industrial Blvd. campus, with a two-year hiatus...
Greenfield Notebook: Oct. 10, 2024
North Quabbin Notebook: Oct. 10, 2024
In a pickle at the Tyler Memorial Library: A no-cook, no-sink-required pickling recipe
Montague and Erving Notebook: Oct. 9, 2024Sports
HS Roundup: McCann Tech golf beats Mohawk Trail, Pioneer and Franklin Tech split Bi-County East title (PHOTOS)
The McCann Tech golf team came into the Country Club of Greenfield with an unbeaten record, though Mohawk Trail nearly handed it its first loss of the season. McCann Tech finished with a score of 171 and the Warriors finished just five strokes shy,...
On The Ridge: Weighing new gun law
Schedule omissions to impact state tourney rankings for western Mass. teams following resolution
HS Golf, Cross Country: Frontier golf wins tiebreaker over Pioneer (PHOTOS)
HS Roundup: Greenfield volleyball makes it five wins in last six matches with triumph over Franklin Tech (PHOTOS)Opinion
John Babits: Project 2025 garbage
I got a real kick out of a commercial I saw last night about Project 2025.It was a trooper pulling over a man and his daughter. He asked where they were going, looked at a tablet, and said, “Abigail, right? You’re like eight weeks pregnant?”He then...
Julia Duncan: Life easier when Trump was president
My Turn: Your silence will not protect you
My Turn: The Community Preservation Act — A good deal for Colrain
My Turn: At stake — Election is about our freedoms
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Business
Politicians call out Stop & Shop for price disparities across its chain of stores
NORTHAMPTON — Several members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation, including U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, are demanding an explanation on reports of price disparities found at different Stop & Shop locations in the state, something the Daily...
$12K awarded to Franklin County businesses, schools supports waste reduction
Immerse yourself in spooky season: Revival Wheeler Mansion to offer two murder mystery weekends and a pumpkin fest next month
‘Beer’s nothing without people’: Berkshire Brewing Co. celebrates 30 years this weekend
Boiler Bar & Grille in Orange adds golf simulator
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Arts & Life
Sounds Local: A night dedicated to Lucinda Williams: Signature Sounds’ Back Porch Songwriter series comes to Shea Theater
It promises to be a special night of music when a group of talented local and regional singer-songwriters come together at the Shea Theater in Turners Falls on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. to pay tribute to the great Lucinda Williams. The show is part...
Speaking of Nature: A record-breaking month of bird-watching: One good thing to come from catching COVID was extra time at the Thinking Chair
Learn to hear music differently: Six week course in Montague focuses on ‘The Art of Makam’
Sounds Local: Father daughter punk duo release first album: Rocking Puppies will celebrate ‘Civilized Show-Off’ this Saturday at Hawks & Reed
‘Eating in Leverett’ for 250 years: New cookbook is a lasting memento of town’s major birthdayObituaries
Anna Marie Rice Hathaway
Plainfield, MA - Anna remained in her home of 69 years until her death at age 95 on September 8, 2024. She was predeceased by her husband, Norton "Dutch" Hathaway and daughter, Karen Gale Hathaway. She is survived by many fond memories.... remainder of obit for Anna Marie Rice Hathaway
Jessica S. Edson
Gill, MA - Jessica Starsong Edson peacefully slipped away October 3, 2024. She was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her, bringing laughter, joy and a radiant smile wherever she went. Jessica was born February 28, 1984, in Gi... remainder of obit for Jessica S. Edson
Florence Browning
Westminster, SC - Florence Leslie Hixon Browning, 80, passed away October 6, 2024. A native of Massachusetts, daughter of the late William and Olive Rebecca Parker Hixon, she was a retired teacher and of the Baptist faith. Survi... remainder of obit for Florence Browning
Emily Dagrosa
South Deerfield, MA - Emily Rose Dagrosa, 37, of Greenfield, passed away September 28, 2024, following a brief illness . Born June 6, 1987, the daughter of Patricia (Grybko) and Jared Dagrosa, she lived in South Deerfield most of her l... remainder of obit for Emily Dagrosa
