With third location in Turners Falls, Community Health Center to serve another 4,000 patients
Lawmakers push bill to combat deadly pancreatic cancer
Gill converting Town Hall lights to LEDs
New Greenfield Housing Authority leader seeks funds for rental assistance, building development
My Turn: AG battery storage decision protects industry, not people
‘We just want to help as many as we can’: Volunteers prep for free meals on Thanksgiving
GREENFIELD — Across Franklin County and the North Quabbin region, volunteers are preparing to dish out meals on Thanksgiving to ensure no one goes hungry on the holiday, regardless of their financial circumstances.Stone Soup Café meal and Day of...
Golf club members, TRIAD assemble boxes of food for sixth year ahead of Thanksgiving
GILL — For the sixth consecutive year, members of the Thomas Memorial Golf & Country Club in Turners Falls and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office TRIAD Program gathered to assemble 150 boxes of food for people in need on Monday — albeit in a new...
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Maple Valley Creamery plans farmstand in South Deerfield
43-year-old man struck, killed by Amtrak train in South Deerfield
One driver sustains minor injuries in two-car Bernardston crash
Bobby C’s ninth fundraiser couples Thanksgiving meal kits with sponsorship to expand reach
UMass AD Ryan Bamford speaks on football coach Don Brown’s firing: “We just didn’t feel like we were able to turn the corner competitively”
Ashfield talks regionalization amid Police Department hiring struggles
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‘I think it’s really magical’: Moonlight Magic transforms downtown Shelburne Falls on Nov. 29
‘An oasis in the midst of a shopping center’: Resonance Hot Yoga and Massage offers serenity and relaxation for all
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Greenfield Notebook: Nov. 26, 2024
Sports
Bulletin Board: Gill CC Woodworking wins Greenfield Touch Football League title following 12-0 win over the Titans
Pat Viencek threw touchdown passes to Adam Bastarache and Cody Underwood on Sunday in the Greenfield Touch Football League championship game, leading Gill CC Woodworking to the title with a 12-0 victory over the Titans. Jaylen Sanders, Alex Bourassa...
UMass hockey: Vermont continues to be a thorn as Catamounts edge Minutemen 3-2
UMass basketball: Minutemen dominated by Florida State at Mohegan Sun for 5th straight loss
UMass football: Minutemen impressive early against SEC power Georgia, ultimately falling 59-21
Greenfield Touch Football League continues on after 50-plus years of competitionOpinion
Columnist Daniel Cantor Yalowitz: Thankfulness and an attitude of gratitude
Giving thanks is a personal and intimate decision. There is no formula to follow or equation to guide any of us. I cannot dictate to anyone why or for whom they should feel and express gratitude, and no one can advise me as to what I should be...
Fran Bogdanowicz: Firing UMass football coach not the answer
Thomas Newton: Leave the Green River dam
Estelle Cade: Homeowner rights diminishing for ‘ordinary people’
My Turn: Lawn care is winning, nature is losing
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Business
Maple Valley Creamery plans farmstand in South Deerfield
SOUTH DEERFIELD — New life may soon be coming to the vacant farmstand at the intersection of Routes 5 and 10 and North Hillside Road.Maple Valley Creamery, the Hadley-based dairy farm that also operates Maple Valley’s Scoop at the Silos, is eyeing the...
Lifelong home baker starts business, The Sourdog, in Orange
Bittersweet Bakery & Cafe in Deerfield reopens with smaller menu, renewed focus on dinners
Local restaurant owners reflect on ‘really important conversation’ started by defeated ballot question
Technician shortage stymies heating repair companies in Pioneer Valleye-Edition
Arts & Life
Reflecting on two important Thanksgivings: Gratitude and a good meal are most needed in times of stress
Frankly, I hoped for a different outcome to our recent presidential election. I woke up on Nov. 6 feeling disappointed, sleepy, and grumpy.To make life more challenging, I needed to prepare a talk to give to the Ashfield Council on Aging the next day...
50 years of ‘Free to Be’: New exhibition at Eric Carle Museum celebrates thinking beyond gender stereotypes
Raise a glass to flavor and artistry: Meet the cidermaking Copelands of Northfield
Sounds Local: The Secret Chord plays Hawks & Reed this weekend: Green River Fest announces 2025 headliners
Speaking of Nature: A featherweight sparring match: The blue jay and sharp-shinned hawk are evenly matched in speed and maneuverabilityObituaries
Theresa Pickunka
Turner's Falls, MA - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dearly loved mother, Theresa F. Pickunka, 83, passed away in her sleep on November 23, 2024 at Regal Care, Greenfield, MA. after a long b... remainder of obit for Theresa Pickunka
Ronald Johnson
Greenfield, MA - Ronald J. Johnson, 89, died on November 22, 2024 after a period of failing health. He was born in Montague on July 19, 1935 to William Johnson and Mae (Roscoe) Johnson. He grew up on the family farm and attended public... remainder of obit for Ronald Johnson
Janet Lee Bond
Greenfield, MA - Janet Lee Bond, 71, of Davis Street died Monday 11/11/24 at her home. She was born in Tallahassee, FL on July 25, 1953, the daughter of William and BarDee (Stirland) Bond. Janet was a graduate of Rose High School in Gre... remainder of obit for Janet Lee Bond
Kathleen Mae Billiel
Greenfield, MA - Kathleen Mae Billiel passed away peacefully Saturday evening, November 16, 2024 at RegalCare at Greenfield surrounded by her family. She is now reunited with her loved ones that have passed on before her and lives in he... remainder of obit for Kathleen Mae Billiel
