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New contract secures ‘record’ pay bump for Pioneer support staff
Greenfield seeks grant to mitigate ‘hot spot’ by planting 71 shade trees
‘I had a great career’: Retiring officer reflects on 28 years with Conway Police Department
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Bingo Night to raise money for Dickinson Memorial Library furniture
Montague, Turners Falls Fire District receive grants for clean water projects
My Turn: Greenfield housing discussion must start
Greenfield health board shrinks to zero members
‘You’re not done’: Shutesbury resident saves life of good friend by performing CPR at remote camp
CONWAY — Michael Haynack is alive today because of what he calls a “cascade of miracles.”The first of those miracles was the presence of his longtime friend Frank Grindrod when an unexpected heart attack threatened his life. The second, and perhaps...
‘We have it all’: Heath Fair continues to honor tradition in 106th year
HEATH — When the Heath Fair returns for its 106th year this weekend, it is set to bring the same food, agricultural expos and community-wide fun that keeps drawing in crowds.Jessica O’Neill, president of the Heath Agricultural Society that organizes...
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Police seek suspect in Greenfield truck chase
Musket balls found in Greenfield reveal new details of Great Falls Massacre in 1676
‘You’re not done’: Shutesbury resident saves life of good friend by performing CPR at remote camp
New details emerge in search for Franklin County’s oldest resident
Ginger Love Cafe brings Filipino street food to Franklin County Fairgrounds
Pilot program trains next generation to control invasive plants, protect and plant trees
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Kris Kringle is done clowning around: Wendell family business makes shoes for Santas, clowns, performers
Sports
Bulletin board: Montague Elks soccer shoot set for Aug. 24
The Montague Elks Lodge 2521 will host a youth soccer shoot on Aug. 24 at Franklin County Technical School in Turners Falls (82 Industrial Blvd.).The event is open to boys and girls in two separate categories: ages 7 and under, and ages 8-15. Winners...
UMass football: Minutemen continue to embrace head coach Don Brown's “Thunderstruck” tradition
Florence’s Gabby Thomas closes out Paris Olympics with perfect 3-for-3 gold medal record
Greenfield's MacKenzie Paulin commits to play Division I softball at Merrimack College
The Olympic Report with Jim Johnson: Olympic Bodies
Opinion
My Turn: Republican Party is in trouble
Life is full of surprises. Not that many days ago most American voters were feeling quite discouraged as they faced the prospect of choosing between two elderly men for our nation’s highest office.For many, the prospect of Donald Trump returning to...
Thomas Newton: People in politics
Joe Major: A Jazz Shares season's greeting
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Mike Naughton: Wondering about Unitarian reference
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Business
Ginger Love Cafe brings Filipino street food to Franklin County Fairgrounds
GREENFIELD — The next time you attend an event at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, chicken adobo and other Filipino street food will be just a stone’s throw away.Sherryla Diola is opening Ginger Love Cafe directly across from Halberg Hall, with plans...
Flooding may doom Baker’s Country Store in Conway
Weekend tax holiday will bring buying boost
Scrafty DIY Workshop moves into Trail Head in Orange
JC’s Market reopens on Conway Street in Greenfield
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Arts & Life
An inventive recipe for all your cukes: This jumble of potstickers, cucumbers and corn requires very little cooking
A couple of weeks ago, my friend Jennifer Rich told me that she was overwhelmed with cucumbers. The recent rain had inspired her cucumber vines to produce enormous amounts of fruit. I mentioned that if she got desperate, I could always be counted on...
Get Growing with Mickey Rathbun: You say tomato: A brief history of the fruit (or vegetable)
Speaking of Nature: I wasn’t expecting to see you here: How did this mink make it to my meadow?
Calling all souls: Christian music festival SoulFest coming to Franklin County Fairgrounds Aug. 15-17
Valley Bounty: Fresh figs? In Massachusetts?: Leyden Farm unlocks new flavors and farming possibilitiesObituaries
Beverly June Burniske
Hemet, CA - Beverly June Burniske passed away peacefully in the presence of family in her daughter's Hemet, California home, on February 6, 2024. Beverly led a full life in her 93 years. She was born in Fitchburg, MA, and moved to G... remainder of obit for Beverly June Burniske
Christopher M. Doleva
Christopher M. "Topher" Doleva Georgetown , TX - Christopher "Topher" Michael Doleva, 41, of Georgetown, TX passed away unexpectedly while on vacation with his wife, Savannah, in Costa Rica Friday July 5, 2024. Christopher was born Augus... remainder of obit for Christopher M. Doleva
Josephine H. Mahar
Josephine H. (Aiken) Mahar Greenfield, MA - Josephine H. (Aiken) Mahar, 93, passed away at home on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Josephine was born in Hardwick, VT on May 31, 1931 the daughter of Harold and Frances (Ralph) Aiken. Her family m... remainder of obit for Josephine H. Mahar
Jeffrey D. Lapachinski
Leominster, MA - Jeffrey "Jeff" D. Lapachinski, 41, of Leominster and Tewksbury died peacefully at home on Thursday August 1, 2024. He was born in Greenfield on February 23, 1983, the son of Frank and Terry (O'Connor) Lapachinski. J... remainder of obit for Jeffrey D. Lapachinski
