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As I See It: How liberty itself killed liberalism in America
My Turn: Invest in hunger-free campuses to make free college truly work
Beacon Hill Roll Call: March 24 to March 28, 2025
New panel to review senior housing proposals in Deerfield
Shutesbury reviewing how to improve safety on Lake Wyola in wake of accident last summer
Tracy Murphy chosen as community development director in Orange
Colrain zoning board approves variance for Call Road cell tower
Greenfield mayor unveils $67.93M budget proposal for FY26
High school baseball preview 2025: Pioneer, Greenfield, Frontier all eyeing Suburban League West title
Local libraries react to state funding cuts, federal administrative leave
With all Institute of Museum and Library Services having been placed on administrative leave and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners announcing cuts to services and grants on Wednesday, local librarians are anticipating continued uncertainty heading into fiscal year 2026.
‘She is our future’: Thirty years after permitting women to join, Montague Elks is almost entirely women-led
It wasn’t until 1995 that women were permitted to join the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE), a century-old fraternal and charitable organization with local lodges across the United States. Thirty years later, the Montague Elks Lodge #2521 is entering a new era of leadership with women at the helm of the 50-year-old lodge.
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Local ‘Hands Off!’ standouts planned as part of national effort
Incandescent Brewing now open in Bernardston
Two arrested on drug trafficking charges in Greenfield
Berkshire DA says no crime occurred in student-officer relationship at Mohawk Trail
Proposed ordinance would make Greenfield a ‘sanctuary city’ for trans, gender-diverse people
Sounds Local: A legend pays tribute to an icon: Seven-time Grammy-nominated Joan Osborne brings Bob Dylan repertoire to Shea Theater
Editors Picks
North County Notebook: April 4, 2025
PHOTOS: GCC hosts Involvement Expo
PHOTO: Goat gang
West County Notebook: April 4, 2025
Sports
HS Roundup: Greenfield’s MacKenzie Paulin throws no-hitter to lift Green Wave past Hopkins, 6-1
Greenfield’s MacKenzie Paulin was dealing against the Hopkins Academy softball team on Thursday.
HS Roundup: Frontier baseball earns third win of the season following 5-0 shutout over Hopkins (PHOTOS) 
Amherst’s Ryan Leonard makes NHL debut for Washington Capitals in 4-3 win over Bruins in Boston
HS Roundup: Franklin Tech baseball beats Turners, 8-7, in extras (PHOTOS)
UMass hockey: Carvel reflects on Minutemen’s successful 2024-25 season
Opinion
Beth Girshman: Support federal funding of libraries and museums
I am stunned at the potential losses for library services throughout Massachusetts with the proposed elimination or reductions in federal IMLS funding.
Dale Moss: Trump, Musk actions will cause long-term damage
My Turn: Energizing a school — and a community
Guest columnist Liz Brown: Abortion care is health care
Paul Gallo: National infrastructure upgrade program would ‘make America great’
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
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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.
Incandescent Brewing now open in Bernardston
Creating a ‘mecca of local art’: JJ White opening Art Deviation Gallery & Store in Greenfield
Out with fast fashion, in with sustainability: The Sparkle Cave clothing store opens in Greenfield
Greenfield Starbucks pours its first cup
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Arts & Life
Amherst can’t decide where it is: Is town center uptown or downtown?
Those attending a recent ribbon-cutting for the new UMass Downtown retail store and event space in Amherst center were invited to an afterparty at the Uptown Tap & Grille, which despite having a seemingly different geographical designation, is a neighboring business in the same building.
‘Art in the Age of Human Impact’: New exhibition at UMass explores complex relationship between humans and nature
Valley Bounty: Nothing sweeter than sourcing local: Lemon Bakery in Amherst is a small, seasonal, from-scratch operation
Here to help the community’s artists: Human Scale Art Space aims to advance visual arts in the Pioneer Valley
Sounds Local: A legend pays tribute to an icon: Seven-time Grammy-nominated Joan Osborne brings Bob Dylan repertoire to Shea TheaterObituaries
John H. Deely
Springfield, MA - John H. "Jay" Deely passed away peacefully at home on March 30, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Born on September 28, 1943 in Springfield, to the late John and Mary (Downey) Deely, Jay spent his formative years i... remainder of obit for John H. Deely
Anne E. Harrington
Erving, MA - Anne E. Harrington, 90, formally of 19 Pratt Street, died March 31, 2025, peacefully at Charlene Manor Nursing home. Anne was born November 17, 1934, in Ware, MA. The daughter of Elizabeth and Constantine Kamansky. Anne liv... remainder of obit for Anne E. Harrington
Vincent E. Perkins
Warwick, MA - It is with profound sadness, we share the passing of Vincent Eric Perkins, who left us on January 25th, 2025, at the age of 65. A life-long resident of Warwick, MA, Vincent passed surrounded by his family in his final mome... remainder of obit for Vincent E. Perkins
Riitta LeMay
Greenfield, MA - Riitta (Kautiainen) LeMay, 81, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025. Born in Finland, her parents were Frans and Hellini Kautiainen. Her family she leaves behind include her daughters; Karen LeMay of Sunderland... remainder of obit for Riitta LeMay
