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Simmons University’s library science master’s program relocates to GCC
Athol man gets 5 to 7 years for child rape
GCET gets $1.2M in grants for broadband service in ‘underserved’ parts of Greenfield
BBA Deli Market’s food service permit revoked in wake of health code violations
Greenfield Police Logs: Sept. 5 to Sept. 11, 2024
PHOTOS: Union 38 celebrates grant funding with author talk in Sunderland
Residents weigh in as recommendation nears for new South County Senior Center location
Consumer Corner: Funeral decisions and burial options
Real Estate Transactions: Oct. 4, 2024
Project Skydrop treasure found in Wendell State Forest
WENDELL — The treasure has been found.Eleven days after the hunt began for a 4-inch-tall, 24-karat gold statue, an anonymous treasure hunter has claimed the Project Skydrop prize hidden deep in the Wendell State Forest.Those watching the live treasure...
$12K awarded to Franklin County businesses, schools supports waste reduction
Four Franklin County businesses and schools have been awarded $12,312 in micro-grants to aid in efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle.Swanson’s Fabrics and Hens & Chicks Consignment Store, along with Colrain Central School and Sanderson Academy, were...
Greenfield Notebook: Oct. 4, 2024
PHOTO: Are your ducks in a row?
West County Notebook: Oct. 3, 2024
Turners Falls man arrested in Rhode Island sexual assault case Sports
HS Roundup: Mohawk Trail volleyball overcomes 2-0 deficit to defeat Turners, 3-2 (PHOTOS)
The Mohawk Trail volleyball team found itself in a familiar position on Thursday against Turners Falls. When the Warriors squared off with the Thunder in Buckland earlier in the season, they fell into a 2-0 hole but dug deep to win the final three...
Bulletin Board: Sue O’Connor sinks first career hole-in-one
Field Hockey: Smith Academy edges Turners Falls in 2-1 thriller
UMass Hockey Preview: Expectations high for Minutemen as new season begins
HS Roundup: Franklin Tech takes second at Massachusetts State Vocational Golf TournamentOpinion
From Global to Local: Water and war in Gaza
In late 2020, a report titled “Saving Gaza Begins with its Water” stated: “The water crisis in Gaza is a problem of daunting proportions, with grave implications for the more than 2 million inhabitants of the Palestinian enclave ... The aquifer from...
My Turn: Fueling the feeling I’m missing out
Linda Clark: FYI Greenfield taxpayers
My Turn: Western Mass. legislators toe the line against overdue audit
Russell Pirkot: It’s simply crap
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Business
Immerse yourself in spooky season: Revival Wheeler Mansion to offer two murder mystery weekends and a pumpkin fest next month
The North Quabbin region’s only Gilded Age mansion is on track to have a most festive October this year, with two murder mystery weekends and a festival to celebrate the season and all its aura.The Revival Wheeler Mansion has scheduled a...
‘Beer’s nothing without people’: Berkshire Brewing Co. celebrates 30 years this weekend
Boiler Bar & Grille in Orange adds golf simulator
After 16-year effort, Northeast Biodiesel up for sale in Greenfield
Friendly’s in Greenfield to close Sunday after 42 years
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Arts & Life
Sounds Local: Father daughter punk duo release first album: Rocking Puppies will celebrate ‘Civilized Show-Off’ this Saturday at Hawks & Reed
Playing in a punk band with your dad is rather unusual — even more so if you are only 9 years old. But for Pema Crigler, the lead singer of the Greenfield-based punk band Rocking Puppies, it’s not only a normal thing to do, it’s a lot of fun.Pema and...
‘Eating in Leverett’ for 250 years: New cookbook is a lasting memento of town’s major birthday
The sweet spot for sweet potatoes: A Greenfield family learned the secrets of spud-growing by trial and error
Speaking of Nature: Still going strong after summer: Common chicory a hot spot for pollen and nectar-seekers
Playing with her food: Artist creates prints using plants and mushroomsObituaries
Bette Jean Sokoloski
South Deerfield , MA - Bette Jean Sokoloski of South Deerfield, MA passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her beloved family on September 22, 2024 at home after a long battle with cystic fibrosis, she was 76 years old. Sh... remainder of obit for Bette Jean Sokoloski
Edwin A. Rose
Edwin A. "Eddy" Rose Conway, MA - It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Edwin A. "Eddy" Rose. Eddy was the son of Clement and Beatrice Rose who resided on Mountain Rd in South Deerfield. He was the last of four brothers. H... remainder of obit for Edwin A. Rose
Dorothy O'Riley Stotz
Sturbridge, MA - Dorothy (Pine) O'Riley Stotz, 97, of Sturbridge, formerly of Millers Falls, passed away peacefully at home on September 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving children. Born in Montague October 20, 1926, the daughter of Leo... remainder of obit for Dorothy O'Riley Stotz
Marie E. Campbell
Greenfield, MA - Marie E. Campbell, aged 85, of Pierce Street in Greenfield, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. Born on October 5, 1938, in Greenfield, she was the daughter of ... remainder of obit for Marie E. Campbell
