Montague Police K-9 Artie’s death prompts outpouring of community support
MONTAGUE — James Ruddock, an officer with the Montague Police Department, met his partner for the first time in 2014. The puppy named Artur, affectionately called “Artie,” would prove to live up to the meaning of his name during his years of service...
Who ya gonna call?: Quabbin Valley Paranormal investigates reported hauntings
If there’s something strange, in your neighborhood … it could have a perfectly mundane explanation.A peculiar scratching on a roof might be interpreted as a haunting spirit yearning to be left alone in their home, and an increase in electromagnetic...
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HS Roundup: Moises Borrayes scores a hat trick as Turners boys soccer beats Southbridge, 8-0
The goals came early and often for the Turners Falls boys soccer team against Southbridge on Monday. Moises Borrayes led the way with a hat trick, helping the Thunder earn an 8-0 independent victory in Turners. David Klempner-Siano tallied twice while...
Opinion
My Turn: MCAS testing requirement imposes constraints, not standards
It is difficult to imagine a more condescending and erroneous take on Question 2 than the one Ed Lambert of the Boston-based pro-business group Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education attempts to articulate in his Oct. 5 letter [“Weakening...
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Business
Politicians call out Stop & Shop for price disparities across its chain of stores
NORTHAMPTON — Several members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation, including U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, are demanding an explanation on reports of price disparities found at different Stop & Shop locations in the state, something the Daily...
Arts & Life
Learn to hear music differently: Six week course in Montague focuses on ‘The Art of Makam’
Weathervane Community Arts (WCA), in partnership with the Montague Common Hall, will host an inaugural six-class series called “The Art of Makam,” where participants will learn the modal music system of makam, taught by Boston-based musician and...
Obituaries
Lois A. Audley, 78, a resident of Kennebunkport and the loving wife of Chris Audley passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough following a period of failing health. Services will be private. ... remainder of obit for Lois Audley
Harrisburg, PA - Walter F. Burnham, 75, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 30, 2024, after a three-year battle with cancer. Walter was born in Greenfield, MA, April 9, 1949, the son of John Burnham and Marjor... remainder of obit for Walter F. Burnham
Simsbury, CT - JoAnn Elaine Repeta, 81, of Simsbury, beloved wife of Richard Repeta, Sr. passed away at home on Monday, September 30, 2024. Born in Greenfield, Massachusetts on April 10, 1943, the daughter of the late George F. Kiefer a... remainder of obit for JoAnn Repeta
Buckland, MA - Helen Jane (Youd) Mackie, of Buckland MA, and formerly of Heath MA, passed on October 2, 2024. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on October 18, 1938 to Jane (Strachan) Youd and Frederick Youd. Having lived in Reading MA she a... remainder of obit for Helen Jane Mackie