Ashlfield celebrates the beauty of fall at annual festival
ASHFIELD — Sunday morning was cloudy and gray, but the rain cleared away just in time for the second day of the 54th Ashfield Fall Festival, and all the community celebratory fun scheduled with it.Since October of 1970, Ashfield Fall Festival has been...
9-year-old Ashfield resident organizing contest to inspire litter cleanups
ASHFIELD — Wanted: the weirdest trash in western Franklin County. A local 9-year-old is organizing a litter pickup competition to encourage people to clean up their communities. Everett Miller has been focused on cleaning up trash for a few years now....
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UMass Hockey: Minutemen score three goals in second period, defeat Air Force 5-1
After a scoreless first period, the UMass hockey team erupted for a trio of goals in the second against Air Force and cruised to a 5-1 win on Saturday night, bouncing back from Friday’s 3-2 overtime loss to Omaha.UMass sophomore goaltender Michael...
Opinion
My Turn: Milleron running as antidote for MIA Rep. Neal
If you follow national politics, then you know how dysfunctional Congress is. The 118th congressional session has been one of the most unproductive in history; it only passed 27 pieces of legislation in 2023.While some may be quick to blame...
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
Montague’s El Nopalito adds breakfast option
MONTAGUE — The recent decision to offer takeout breakfast Thursday through Saturday is boosting business at El Nopalito at 196 Turners Falls Road.“People seem to like stopping in [and] getting their burritos to go,” said Jahmes Peters, owner of the...
Arts & Life
Nostalgic in the 19th century: Two new exhibitions in Old Deerfield this fall aim to fill in more gaps of New England history
With the leaves changing and weather cooling down, Historic Deerfield is welcoming folks to two new exhibitions this fall aiming to tell the history of New England, while also exploring the feelings of nostalgia and beauty that shaped some of those...
Obituaries
Robert W. "Bob" Miller Greenfield, MA - Robert W. "Bob" Miller, 79 of Greenfield passed away Sunday October 6, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Bob fought a courageous battle with COPD for many years. Bob was born on... remainder of obit for Robert W. Miller
Greenfield, MA - Charlton Baldwin of Greenfield was born February 12, 1949 in Chelsea, Massachusetts and left us peacefully at home on April 30, 2023. He was the son of Lorna Baldwin and had eight siblings. Charlton's family moved to No... remainder of obit for Charlton Baldwin
Ashfield , MA - In the early morning hours of October 9, 2024, Ardath Garfield passed away peacefully, at Charlene Manor in Greenfield, following a long illness. She was 85 years old. Ardath was born in Milwaukee, WI and grew up in the... remainder of obit for Ardath Ann Garfield
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