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Greenfield’s Just Roots names pair of executive directors
GREENFIELD — Just Roots, a local farming and food access nonprofit, has two new executive directors.
Where ‘steampunk meets Victorian meets funky’: Mo’s Fudge Factor getting new look in Shelburne Falls
SHELBURNE FALLS — After almost 18 years in business, Mo’s Fudge Factor on State Street is ready to make some changes.
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UMass men’s basketball: Minutemen defeat Fordham in triple-overtime thriller, 120-118
In what will go down as one of the best games in UMass men’s basketball and Atlantic 10 history, the Minutemen somehow, some way overcame sickness, foul trouble and 39 team fouls to defeat Fordham 120-118 in a triple-overtime marathon that lasted nearly four hours on the 100th anniversary of Rose Hill Gymnasium in the Bronx on Wednesday night.
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My Turn: Happy to see Trump win, libs lose badly
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Business
McGovern Automotive Group selling Greenfield dealerships
GREENFIELD — Operations are being consolidated as McGovern Automotive Group sells its two local dealerships.
Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: The bird that changes outfits in the winter: The adult male American goldfinch opts for a less showy plumage
Anyone who makes a regular habit of watching birds will recognize that there is a predictable rhythm to the seasons. Winter is the harshest time of year and as a result there are fewer species to look for. At my house, in the month of January, I have managed to see a maximum of 31 different species. Different people living in different places will probably see a smaller number than that, but there may be the occasional yard that has more species to offer.
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Turners Falls, MA - Noreen A. Bogusz, 80, of Dell St. passed away Monday January 13, 2025, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. She was born in Turners Falls on May 25, 1944, the daughter of James D. and Amelia (Skiengel) Baird.... remainder of obit for Noreen A. Bogusz
Greenfield, MA - Beatrice Blain 1935 - 2025 Beatrice Young Blain was a mother of four, a grandmother of ten, a teacher, a school administrator, a singer, a gardener, and an involved member of her community. She was a thoughtful fri... remainder of obit for Beatrice Blain
Shelburne, MA - William Horatio Stafford died at Baystate Franklin Medical Center on January 10, 2025 after a brief period of declining health. Bill was a warm, generous, and open-hearted man who worked hard and skillfully, took pri... remainder of obit for William Horatio Stafford
South Hadley, MA - Linda J. Kurkulonis, 76, of Pine Grove Drive died Saturday 1/4/25 at home. She was born in Montague on November 12, 1948, the daughter of Joseph J. and Anna M. (Marszalek) Kurkulonis. Linda attended local schools in ... remainder of obit for Linda J. Kurkulonis