State, local officials see economic opportunities first-hand in valley tour

10-11-2024 5:06 PM

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

10-11-2024 6:46 PM

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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Keeping Score: Recalling the magic of ‘El Tiante’
10-12-2024 6:01 AM

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...

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The World Keeps Turning: Reasons for doing the right thing
10-11-2024 8:00 PM

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...

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Montague’s El Nopalito adds breakfast option
10-10-2024 11:42 AM

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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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