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Lochhead family, aided by Franklin Land Trust, conserves 65 acres in Conway
CONWAY — With a 65-acre conservation restriction enacted in mid-March, 74 acres of land on Reeds Bridge Road have now been permanently conserved by a local family and the Franklin Land Trust.

Monthly Community Soup Nights prove popular at Greenfield’s Stone Soup Cafe
GREENFIELD — In an effort to feed and unite the community, Stone Soup Cafe, in partnership with Greenfield Savings Bank, Greenfield Cooperative Bank and other local sponsors, is hosting monthly pay-what-you-can Community Soup Nights until June.
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UConn women's basketball team captures 12th national title in dominant win over South Carolina
TAMPA, Fla. — UConn is back on top of women’s basketball, winning its 12th national championship by routing defending champion South Carolina 82-59 on Sunday behind Azzi Fudd’s 24 points.


Opinion

As I See It: How liberty itself killed liberalism in America
On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry, a political hothead from Virginia, declared: “Give me liberty or give me death!” and history gave America its liberty and death. One could not be given without the other.





Your Daily Puzzles

An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."

A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.

Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.

Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.

Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Business

Cooking up an expansion: Cocina Lupita eyes second location in Turners Falls
GREENFIELD — The owners of Salvadoran restaurant Cocina Lupita are seeking the community’s support to help fuel their goal of opening a second location in Turners Falls this May.



Arts & Life

Mill Street Artists displaying work at Hope & Olive in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Four former students of Artspace Community Arts Center are showcasing their work at Hope & Olive through April and May.

Obituaries

Easthampton, MA - Douglas A. Spencer, age 69, resident of Easthampton, formerly of Greenfield died February 5, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield. Doug was a 1974 graduate of Pioneer Valley Regional School and the Bement S... remainder of obit for Douglas Spencer

Greenfield, MA - Rebecca Susan Clogston, a woman of immense strength and kindness, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 63 years old. She was born at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA, to John and Mary Bartus. Rebec... remainder of obit for Rebecca Clogston

Richard Wilson Kean, Jr. East Hawley, MA - Richard Wilson Kean, Jr. (Rick), passed away peacefully on March 30th, 2025, at the age of 80. His story began January 4, 1945 in Jackson Heights, NY when he was born to Richard Wilson Kean, Sr.... remainder of obit for Richard Wilson Kean Jr.

Shelburne Falls, MA - Paul E. Huggard passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife Rosemary (Egan) of 36 years by his side after battling cancer. He was born the son of Gordon and Anne (Brewer) Huggard in Woburn, MA, and spen... remainder of obit for Paul E. Huggard