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Healey targets primary care reforms, new graduation requirements in annual speech
BOSTON — Drawing from Massachusetts history while also peeking into the future, Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday night took stock of the state’s strengths and challenges in a speech that focused more on following through on past work than on announcing new initiatives.
Housing challenges, solutions addressed at Community Health Improvement Plan talk
GREENFIELD — In a region where housing comes at a premium, increasing the diversity of homes and public backing of zoning changes may be the key to unlocking development and growth.
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HS Roundup: Mahar girls basketball puts together big second half to defeat Greenfield, 42-35 (PHOTOS)
Trailing Greenfield 22-15 at the half, the Mahar girls basketball team found a rhythm in the second half.
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My Turn: Happy to see Trump win, libs lose badly
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Business
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.
Arts & Life
Looky Here looks to the future: Greenfield’s ‘artist clubhouse’ finds small but mighty victories
After Looky Here’s third annual fundraising campaign that concluded in December, the Greenfield non-profit and self-described artist clubhouse is looking to the future.
Obituaries
Greenfield, MA - John A. Markwell, Jr., 75, of Wells St., passed away on December 7, 2024. John was born in Greenfield on June 10, 1949 the son of John and Edith (Robbins) Markwell. On November 13, 1976 John was married to Martha L... remainder of obit for John A. Markwell
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