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UMass Football: Minutemen gird for battle against No. 21 Missouri
MassDEP info session on FirstLight’s water quality certification leaves unanswered questions
Leyden Planning Board reviewing potential retreat center
Community Health Center hopes to start medication delivery service, mobile health unit
Colrain seeks grant for dam removal study
Downtown safety the focus of Sunderland village center report
‘The Towns of Franklin County’ photo exhibit on display in Greenfield through Nov. 30
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, 2024
State, local officials see economic opportunities first-hand in valley tour
SUNDERLAND — With the thud of a potato cannon’s ammo striking a target next to the cornfield, the secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development got a first-hand taste of the types of experiences Franklin County can...
‘A beautiful time of the year’: New state foliage map helps residents, tourists make autumn plans
As peak fall foliage season arrives, experts predict a season as brilliant as ever.“The fall in New England is notoriously beautiful, and we have no reason to doubt that we’re going to have another beautiful fall foliage display this October,” said...
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Former employee sues career center, Greenfield, Northampton
Montague’s El Nopalito adds breakfast option
School resource officer proposal defeated in Greenfield
‘We believe in this country’: 2 Franklin County women organizing Greenfield standout
As I See It: Melania Trump’s nude photos — Art of pornography?
After health code violations, BBA Deli Market owner pledges to clean up South Deerfield shop
Editors Picks
We need to talk about breast cancer: Get screened, become informed, know your options
Superstition, or just bad lighting?: Some animal shelters find black cats less likely to be adopted
North Quabbin Notebook: Oct. 12, 2024
Regional Notebook: Oct. 11, 2024
Sports
Keeping Score: Recalling the magic of ‘El Tiante’
Good morning!The best baseball year of my life was 1975 when ticket prices were reasonable, nobody did the Wave or sang “Sweet Caroline,” and instead of having a Fenway Park code of conduct, there was an unwritten code of misconduct when the Yankees...
Football: Athol gets back in win column following 40-24 victory over Ware
UMass hockey: Minutemen fall to Omaha in overtime in Ice Breaker Tournament
HS Roundup: Naomi Den Ouden’s goal lifts Mohawk Trial field hockey past Mahar, 1-0
Football: Franklin Tech holds on to beat Palmer, Frontier falls to Hoosac
Opinion
The World Keeps Turning: Reasons for doing the right thing
In our currently fractured world, many people delve into a bit of soul-searching. Social and political divisions create uncomfortable feelings of anger, frustration, even hatred, and it’s natural to question their sources and usefulness. I also...
My Turn: Regarding the felon and hillbilly: Let’s at least be honest
Henry Leuchtman: Thought for Today
Columnist Judy Wagner: A time of change, preparation and resolve
My Turn: Imagine a month without water
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
Montague’s El Nopalito adds breakfast option
MONTAGUE — The recent decision to offer takeout breakfast Thursday through Saturday is boosting business at El Nopalito at 196 Turners Falls Road.“People seem to like stopping in [and] getting their burritos to go,” said Jahmes Peters, owner of the...
Politicians call out Stop & Shop for price disparities across its chain of stores
$12K awarded to Franklin County businesses, schools supports waste reduction
Immerse yourself in spooky season: Revival Wheeler Mansion to offer two murder mystery weekends and a pumpkin fest next month
‘Beer’s nothing without people’: Berkshire Brewing Co. celebrates 30 years this weekende-Edition
Arts & Life
Nostalgic in the 19th century: Two new exhibitions in Old Deerfield this fall aim to fill in more gaps of New England history
With the leaves changing and weather cooling down, Historic Deerfield is welcoming folks to two new exhibitions this fall aiming to tell the history of New England, while also exploring the feelings of nostalgia and beauty that shaped some of those...
‘One sentence can change the course of a relationship’: Valley Players stage first full production, ‘Constellations,’ this weekend and next
Sounds Local: A night dedicated to Lucinda Williams: Signature Sounds’ Back Porch Songwriter series comes to Shea Theater
Speaking of Nature: A record-breaking month of bird-watching: One good thing to come from catching COVID was extra time at the Thinking Chair
In a pickle at the Tyler Memorial Library: A no-cook, no-sink-required pickling recipeObituaries
Charlton Baldwin
Greenfield, MA - Charlton Baldwin of Greenfield was born February 12, 1949 in Chelsea, Massachusetts and left us peacefully at home on April 30, 2023. He was the son of Lorna Baldwin and had eight siblings. Charlton's family moved to No... remainder of obit for Charlton Baldwin
Ardath Ann Garfield
Ashfield , MA - In the early morning hours of October 9, 2024, Ardath Garfield passed away peacefully, at Charlene Manor in Greenfield, following a long illness. She was 85 years old. Ardath was born in Milwaukee, WI and grew up in the... remainder of obit for Ardath Ann Garfield
Anna Marie Rice Hathaway
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
Jessica S. Edson
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
