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Mohawk Trail Regional School’s Tierney honored as promising new teacher
Comic book fans invited to ‘a little family reunion’ with Sunday’s Western Massachusetts Comic Book Show
Resilient Greenfield aims to unite community in face of climate change
Beacon Hill Roll Call: May 6 to May 10, 2024
Greenfield City Council approves $64.87M budget, votes down proposed cuts
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September half-marathon to be Tree House Brewing Co.’s first 5,000-capacity event
Walk for Peace in Gaza set for Saturday in Leverett
Pair of write-in candidates vying for Rowe Selectboard seat
‘As the woods wake up, it’s my favorite time’: Turkey hunters relish spring season
The Boston Red Sox season will still be warming up by the end of this month, with about 110 games remaining before the playoffs. But outdoor sportsmen across Massachusetts will have already hung up their gear until around the time the World Series...
Saturday event remembers Great Falls Massacre, marks 20th anniversary of reconciliation ceremony
TURNERS FALLS — The 348th anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre will be marked with a Day of Remembrance on Saturday, as well as a commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the reconciliation ceremony held to establish friendship and trust between...
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Hotfire Bar and Grill to open Memorial Day weekend in Shelburne Falls
My Turn: Quabbin region will never see any benefits from reservoir
Orange Selectboard to consider defunding town libraries
Sounds Local: Greenfield’s own Elvis returns to sender: Travis Ledoyt brings ‘The Elvis in Me’ to Greenfield High School, May 25
The cool new ‘underground’ spot in town: Le Peacock in Shelburne Falls delivers on colorful décor, people, food and cocktails
Greenfield residents seek to donate combined 32 acres to city for conservation
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Sports
High Schools: Greenfield softball enters postseason with 17-1 record following win over Easthampton
GREENFIELD — The bats came alive for the Greenfield softball team in the fourth inning against Easthampton on Thursday night. Trailing 1-0, Gloria McDonald smashed a home run to open the bottom of the fourth and tie the game. The Green Wave added a...
Bulletin board: Franklin First goes on hit parade in GGSL victory
Track & field: Six local athletes enter Western Mass. Div. 2 Championships as No. 1 seeds
UMass basketball: Minutemen assistant coach Brett Nelson leaving for job at NC State; to be replaced by Matt Figger
The Real Score: Will AI necessarily make sports better? Will AI make the sport experience better?Opinion
My Turn: Too often, what we got sold not what we got
Liberals are liberals until the bill is due or the policy they advocated for negatively affects them. Conservatives are conservative until they benefit from government or need the help of government.Maybe we should try to stop identifying and labeling...
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My Turn: Unwelcome gift in mailbox — A flag that won’t be flying
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Business
Hotfire Bar and Grill to open Memorial Day weekend in Shelburne Falls
SHELBURNE FALLS — The former site of the organic restaurant Hearty Eats at 24 Bridge St. is being transformed into Hotfire Bar and Grill, serving burgers, an eclectic array of sandwiches and comfort foods like macaroni and cheese and chicken...
Retired police officer, veteran opens firearms training academy in Millers Falls
Fogbuster Coffee Works, formerly Pierce Brothers, celebrating 30 years in business
Goddard finds ‘best location’ in Shelburne Falls with new Watermark Gallery space
New buyer of Bernardston’s Windmill Motel looks to resell it, attorney says
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Sounds Local: Greenfield’s own Elvis returns to sender: Travis Ledoyt brings ‘The Elvis in Me’ to Greenfield High School, May 25
Twenty-five years ago, Travis Ledoyt, a native of Greenfield, performed Elvis Presley’s music at Greenfield’s Classic Days for the first time. Backed by a group of local musicians, he sang on a makeshift stage in front of the town common and belted...
The cool new ‘underground’ spot in town: Le Peacock in Shelburne Falls delivers on colorful décor, people, food and cocktails
Get Growing with Mickey Rathbun: Venture beyond your garden walls: Plant sales and noteworthy gardens to visit this season
Speaking of Nature: Surprised by strawberries in the grass: Flowers will bloom whether you pay attention or not
From fair to fantastic: Memorial Hall Museum exhibit shows how Green River Festival blossomed over 37 yearsObituaries
Judith A. McCarthy
Judith "Judie" A. McCarthy Greenfield, MA - Judith Ann (Clarke) McCarthy, 82, of Albert Ave died Monday 5/13/24 at home. She was born in Greenfield on January 23, 1942, the daughter of Franklin and Florence (Demers) Clarke. Judie attende... remainder of obit for Judith A. McCarthy
Constance Towler
Constance "Connie" Towler Greenfield, MA - Constance (Fassell) Towler, passed away peacefully on April 30th after a brief illness. At the time of her passing, Connie had been residing at Regal Manor in Greenfield, MA. She was born in Ada... remainder of obit for Constance Towler
Sheila Peletier
Montague, MA - Sheila (Wallace) Peletier, 84, of Turners Falls Road passed peacefully at home on Friday, May 10, 2024. She was born in St. Albans, VT on March 25, 1940, the daughter of Douglas and Darleen (Doe) Wallace. She was predecea... remainder of obit for Sheila Peletier
Douglas J. Gagnon
GOSHEN, MA - Douglas John Gagnon, 61 of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, doing what he loved most, logging. Doug was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Elinor (Kellogg) Gagnon of Goshen. At a young age his parents in... remainder of obit for Douglas J. Gagnon
