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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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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...
Opinion
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...
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 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...
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...
Obituaries
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
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. 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.
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