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Karuna Center for Peacebuilding to celebrate 30 years
Hawley Volunteer Fire Department celebrating 40th birthday
Bittersweet Bakery & Cafe temporarily closed as owner evaluates future plans
Bernardston launching new town website
O’Brien plans to appeal firing to the SJC
Real Estate Transactions: Sept. 13, 2024
Proposed after-school care solution stalls in Bernardston
Columnist Judy Wagner: Trees for our future, please
Mohawk Trail, Hawlemont sustainability study heads into data analysis, solution phase
Todd Dodge officially sworn in as Greenfield police chief
GREENFIELD — Residents and public safety officials packed the John Zon Community Center Tuesday night, cheering as Police Chief Todd Dodge’s 6-year-old grandson Silas pinned a badge to his uniform.The symbolic act, which followed a swearing-in...
Hilltown Hair Salon moves to former Bon Salon space in Shelburne Falls
SHELBURNE FALLS — While working out of a space at 102 Bridge St., Hilltown Hair Salon owner Crystal Jarvenpaa aspired to move closer to the center of the village. When the former home of Bon Salon became available, she could not resist.“I really liked...
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Todd Dodge officially sworn in as Greenfield police chief
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Shannon O’Brien fired from top spot at Cannabis Control Commission
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Sports
High schools: Mohawk Trail field hockey edged by late Northampton goal (PHOTOS)
The Mohawk Trail field hockey team gave host Northampton everything it could handle on Wednesday.The visiting Warriors tied the game on a goal from Kylah Perris-Howard, but the Blue Devils notched the game-winner with less than two minutes to go in...
‘Everything is pointing toward a sellout:’ Ticket sales going well for UMass football team’s Oct. 12 home game against Missouri
Greenfield football preview: Green Wave hoping new-look offensive line comes together
On The Ridge with Joe Judd: Fall fishing a treat for local anglers
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My Turn: Vaccinations, public health part of Big E
Who doesn’t love a good combo? Milk and cookies. Peanut butter and jelly. Bacon and eggs.But how about the combination of smart public health strategy with one of the largest agricultural events in the nation? That sounds like an excellent idea to...
My Turn: A peace plan for Israelis, Palestinians
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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
Behold the winning peach pie: Justin Malone of South Deerfield won first place at Apex Orchards’ annual Peach Fest
I recently participated in Apex Orchards’ annual Peach Fest. Owner Tim Smith couldn’t quite remember whether it was the third or fourth such occasion. I couldn’t remember either, although I go every time it happens and always enjoy visiting the...
Reflecting on 25 years of growth: Pleasant Street Community Garden in Greenfield celebrates a quarter century
Speaking of Nature: The great southward migration
Finger-picking good: Amherst autoharp workshop hosts weekly jams for all levels
The story of Local Mojo: How one group of students is changing the UMass music sceneObituaries
William Henry Martineau
Dec. 30, 1942 ~ Aug. 25, 2024 Alexandria, VA - William (Bill) Henry Martineau, 81, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024, at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, District of Columbia after an accidental fall gett... remainder of obit for William Henry Martineau
Ellen Lewis
Cohoes, NY - Ellen M. Lewis, 89, formerly of Troy, entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Born December 24, 1934, in Rensselaer, NY, she was the daughter of Frank C. and Helen Cummings Speich. Ellen was a graduate of S... remainder of obit for Ellen Lewis
Donald L. Walker Jr.
Donald L. Walker, Jr. Syracuse, NY - The family and friends of Donald L. Walker, Jr., are heartbroken. At 92 he was "ridiculously healthy," (said his PCP) and chipping away at house and garden projects after moving to Syracuse, New York,... remainder of obit for Donald L. Walker Jr.
Francis H. Gochinski
Greenfield , MA - Francis H. Gochinski, 95, of Greenfield, passed on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Francis ("Babe") was born in Greenfield, MA on July 8, 1929 the son of Joseph and Alice (Densky) Gochinski. After graduating from Greenfiel... remainder of obit for Francis H. Gochinski
