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...
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Schedule omissions to impact state tourney rankings for western Mass. teams following resolution
When looking at the current tournament seeds from western Massachusetts on the PVIAC website, multiple schools’ teams are highlighted in yellow.Why? As of last week, those teams were deemed ineligible for the Western Mass. tournament, though a...
Opinion
My Turn: At stake — Election is about our freedoms
This presidential election, the most important since 1860 when Lincoln’s victory saved the Union, will be decided by relatively few votes in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, just like in 2016 and 2020. The race...
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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...
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...
Obituaries
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
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
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
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