Group hopes to revitalize dormant Indian Plaza in Charlemont

10-15-2024 5:46 PM

CHARLEMONT — A group of people with Indigenous ancestry hopes to bring back the powwow and revitalize the Indian Plaza in Charlemont as a hub for celebrating Native American culture.It began with a dream. Theresa “Star” Stewart recounted having a...


‘It’s my purpose’: Westfield resident has made 1,536 baby sweaters for Baystate Franklin gift shop

10-15-2024 1:00 PM

GREENFIELD — At 92 years old, Westfield resident June Burns has knitted 1,536 baby sweaters for Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s gift shop, and she has no intention of slowing down.Burns, a native of Huntington, Long Island in New York, moved to...


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HS Roundup: Franklin Tech’s Gabe Mota qualifies for states at MIAA D3 West Golf Tournament
10-15-2024 9:07 PM

The Pioneer and Franklin Tech golf teams traveled out to Wahconah Country Club on Tuesday for the MIAA D3 West Sectional Tournament, with one Eagle golfer qualifying for Monday’s state tournament at The Haven Country Club in Boylston. Franklin Tech’s...

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My Turn: Gridiron follies at UMass
10-15-2024 4:35 PM

 I recently struck up a conversation with three visitors from 1,200 miles away. They came to watch their alma mater, Missouri, tackle UMass in football. One worried it could be a “tough road game” for Mizzou: “an unfamiliar team in an unfamiliar...

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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 - Sandra J. Lively, age 65, passed away peacefully in the early morning on October 9, 2024 in hospice care, after many courageous years coping with Alzheimer's Disease. Born June 30, 1959, Sandra, who preferred the name S... remainder of obit for Sandra Lively

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Hatfield, MA - Robert R. Keller Jr., "Rick," passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2024, at the age of 79. Rick was born on May 24, 1945 in Greenfield MA, the son of Robert R. and Agnes Keller. Rick lived a full life, finding ha... remainder of obit for Rick Keller

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Frances "Frankie" Hankinson Leverett, MA - Frances "Frankie" Rae (Castine) Hankinson, a beloved educator and vibrant community member, passed away on October 7 of cardiac arrest after prolonged and multiple medical issues. Raised in the ... remainder of obit for Frances Hankinson

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Erving, MA - Kevin Francis Lynch, 74 of Erving, MA passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton, MA following a brief and sudden illness. He was born on May 8, 1950 in Greenfield, MA, the son of J... remainder of obit for Kevin Lynch

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