‘We’ve come a long way’: Franklin County Fair marks 175 years, with agriculture still at its core
GREENFIELD — For 175 years, the Franklin County Fair has brought families, friends and the agricultural community together with rides, food and all manner of competitions for all ages.And at the 175th edition of the fair this weekend, which featured...
$76K in grants supporting new stretchers, stair chair for South County EMS
SOUTH DEERFIELD — With the help of two grants, South County EMS is able to replace some of its aging equipment with new, modern stretchers, alongside a replacement stair chair.South County EMS received a $71,428 Federal Emergency Management Agency...
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UMass football: Despite offensive edge, big plays sink Minutemen in 38-23 loss to Toledo
Don Brown has never been a moral victory kind of guy.But the veteran coach was at least a bit encouraged by an improved performance from a UMass football team that badly needed it on Saturday.The Minutemen did some of the things needed to win a...
Opinion
Connecting the Dots: It’s time to elect a woman president
Some Republicans appear to have decided that Kamala Harris is only 3/5ths of a person and therefore cannot run for president.They made “big news” last week, though, when they charged that Kamala Harris is not a “natural born citizen” and therefore not...
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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...
Arts & Life
Finger-picking good: Amherst autoharp workshop hosts weekly jams for all levels
Music from centuries-old folk songs and contemporary and classical tunes emanates through the hallway at the Bangs Community Center on a recent morning, as some of the autoharp players hold the instrument upright against their shoulders and below...
Obituaries
Sunderland, MA - A celebration of life for Mark Benjamin will be held on September 21, at the family farm, 24 Russell Street, Sunderland, MA. Per Mark's wishes he wanted his memorial to take place after the harvest, in the most peaceful... remainder of obit for Mark Benjamin
Shelburne Falls / Deerfield, MA - John J. Delaney, 94, formerly of Shelburne Falls and Deerfield, passed away August 28, 2024 in Zephyrhills, Florida, with family by his side. He was born in Boston, Mass., November 27, 1929, the adopte... remainder of obit for John J. Delaney
Amilcar "Mickey" Guzman Greenfield, MA - Amilcar "Mickey" Guzman, Jr., 52, of Wells Street died Sunday 9/1/24 at home. He was born in the Bronx, NY on May 23, 1972, the son of Mickey A. Guzman and Carmelina Diaz. Mickey was a cook for l... remainder of obit for Amilcar Guzman
S. Deerfield, MA - Joseph C. Kisloski, 83, of S. Deerfield, passed away on Sunday September 1, 2024, at Center for Extended Care in Amherst. He was born in Greenfield on August 10, 1941, to the late Joseph W. and Albina (Benjamin) Kislo... remainder of obit for Joseph C. Kisloski