Two housing development plans emerge for Leverett/Amherst Kittredge estate
LEVERETT — Late Yankee Candle founder Michael J. Kittredge II’s sprawling 60-acre estate could be in line for a $200 million development, featuring 400 owner-occupied homes for people 55 and over, with one-quarter of these homes deemed...
‘Forever grateful’ for veterans: Ceremonies in Greenfield, Montague speak to sacrifices of those who served
GREENFIELD — Calling on the community to never forget, and never lose respect for, the sacrifices of veterans, Upper Pioneer Valley Veterans’ Services District Director Chris Demars recalled late U.S. Sen. John McCain’s legacy as a Vietnam War fighter...
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Field hockey: Three-time defending champion Uxbridge up next as Frontier looks to continue historic state tourney run
The challenge is substantial, but the Frontier field hockey team is ready.Three-time defending state champion Uxbridge stands in the way of the fourth-seeded Redhawks and a spot in the MIAA Division 4 championship game. Frontier and the top-seeded...
Opinion
My Turn: Northfield shouldn’t take step backward
Northfield is facing a critical decision at the special Town Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Among the topics up for discussion is Article 6, a citizens petition seeking to eliminate the position of town administrator and replace it with an...
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 restaurant owners reflect on ‘really important conversation’ started by defeated ballot question
Bar and restaurant owners in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region are generally pleased after roughly 64% of Massachusetts voters rejected ballot Question 5 on Tuesday, a measure that would have gradually increased how much employers must pay...
Arts & Life
Food for the Beaver Moon — and beyond
I have always loved the Native American tradition of giving each month’s full moon a special name that celebrates the season of the year. November’s full moon, which falls this coming Friday night, is the beaver moon.It marks the time in autumn when...
Obituaries
Rosamond M. "Robin" Stone Greenfield, MA - Rosamond (Robin) May Stone Robin Stone, age 85, passed away in the early hours of November 6, 2024, after a rapid decline in her health. Family members were able to gather around her bedside i... remainder of obit for Rosamond M. Stone
Greenfield, MA - Trevor Bross, 54, passed away suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Greenfield, on Oct. 15 with his wife, Christine, at his side. Trevor was born in Bloomington, Ind., on March 1, 1970 to John and Karen Bross. J... remainder of obit for Trevor Bross
Gill, MA - "It is with great sadness we announce the passing of cancer survivor Andrea Chase with her husband by her side. She was known to many as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Andrea was born and raised ... remainder of obit for Andrea Chase
Gill, MA - Audrey E. (Nadeau) Ambo, "Tootsie" 89, of Gill, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 4th, after a long and fulfilling life. Audrey was born in Montague on April 19, 1935, the daughter of Omer and Grace (Gar... remainder of obit for Audrey E. Ambo