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Fire officials: Whately’s Rainbow Motel fire was likely accidental
WHATELY — While an exact cause is unknown, a joint investigation by the state Department of Fire Services and the Whately Fire Department has concluded the Rainbow Motel fire early Saturday morning was likely accidental.Department of Fire Services...
Pioneer’s new auxiliary gym a ‘valuable resource’ that boosts student health
NORTHFIELD — With a one-time financial investment into the complete overhaul of its auxiliary gym, Pioneer Valley Regional School is hoping the work will pay dividends for students in the classroom, on the athletic field and for the rest of their...
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High schools: Turners Falls baseball fights its way past Athol to win first league title in 31 years
The Turners Falls baseball team hadn’t won a league championship since 1993. On Saturday against Athol, the Thunder had a chance to claim the Bi-County North ttile and raise a league championship banner for the first time in 31 years, as both teams...
Opinion
Guest columnist Inanna Balkin: Welcoming diversity, but forming tribes
Young activists are often praised for our involvement in politics as if we’re rare commodities. We’re asked how to mobilize our peers as if every young person will answer the same call to action. We’re asked to participate in intergenerational...
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...
Arts & Life
Catching up with rhubarb: A cup of stewed, sugared rhubarb contains as much calcium as a glass of milk
My favorite season of the year is here. Asparagus and rhubarb tend to ripen in New England at about the same time, and they have arrived. I’ll talk more about asparagus soon. Meanwhile, I’m savoring rhubarb as much as I can.I try to learn something...
Obituaries
Judith "Judy" Bresciano Greenfield, MA - Judith "Judy" Bresciano passed away peacefully at home on Mother's Day, May 12th after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, she was 80 years old. Judy was surrounded by her family and close frie... remainder of obit for Judith Bresciano
Joyce E. (LeBlanc) Tawney Simsbury, CT - Joyce E. (LeBlanc) Tawney, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Simsbury, CT. Joyce was born in Brattleboro, VT on June 25, 1935, the daughter of Alcide and Mary Isabelle (Mosh... remainder of obit for Joyce E. Tawney
Greenfield, MA - Louis D. Manica, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024 after a period of declining health, with his loving family by his side. Louie was born in Greenfield, MA on May 20, 1946 the son of Louis C. and ... remainder of obit for Louis D. Manica
Ashfield, MA - Albert H. Rimbach, Jr., 76, of Creamery Rd., passed away May 13, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Al was born in Rockland County, NY on May 22, 1947 the son of Albert H. and Helen (Mathewson) Rimbach. ... remainder of obit for Albert H. Rimbach