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By EVELINE MacDOUGALL

Stoney B Acres in Bernardston is the site of hard work and dedication, as well as a place of love and magic. Val Deane’s family ran the business for decades; these days, others help Deane keep the place going strong.Hailey Stebbins, Stoney B’s barn...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

BERNARDSTON — The Police Department has big shoes to fill when finding a replacement for its longtime reserve officer, “Big Mike.”“His position will be filled, but his character will never be,” Police Chief James Palmeri said of 55-year-old Officer...

Pioneer Valley Symphony to perform movie music NORTHFIELD — Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra will perform music from movie favorites under the stars at the Northfield Golf Course on Sunday, June 25, starting at 5 p.m. as part of the town’s 350th...

The Cushman Library in Bernardston has been struggling with a septic tank issue for about six weeks. In that time, the library has been closed to visitors, but the staff, particularly librarian Karen Stinchfield have been heroic in their efforts to...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

NORTHFIELD — Having touched countless lives as a World War II veteran and longtime Pioneer Valley Regional School educator, William Messer has made an impact over his century of life. Messer, a Bernardston native who has lived in Northfield with his...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — A New Hampshire man is being held on $3,000 bail after authorities say he was stopped in Bernardston while wearing a tactical vest and in possession of firearms and knives while impersonating a police officer in a decommissioned...

Bernardston resident earns degree from CCV BERNARDSTON — Miranda K. Neizer of Bernardston earned an associate’s degree from the Community College of Vermont at the spring commencement ceremony.June 20 deadline looms to participate in 350th parade...

By DOMENIC POLI

BERNARDSTON — The annual Bernardston Police Association Bike Rodeo is gearing up for another rendition, with the latest installment set for Sunday at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bernardston Elementary School.“It’s essentially a safety fair, trying to kick...

BERNARDSTON — Cushman Library will hold a Book & Bake Sale on the first floor of Town Hall, 38 Church St., on Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items for sale include books and movies for all ages, and homemade treats....

By JULIAN MENDOZA

BERNARDSTON — All but one article, a proposed bylaw banning single-use plastics in town, was approved during Wednesday’s 26-article Annual Town Meeting.The meeting, which was attended by 86 voters, lasted slightly longer than an hour and a half. Most...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

BERNARDSTON — Preparation for a potential Fire Station expansion and a petition to prohibit the sale of single-use plastics highlight the 26-article Annual Town Meeting warrant set to come before voters on Wednesday.This year’s meeting will be held at...

Every man, woman, and child should read Richard Szlosek’s My Turn [“Rebecca the elite raccoon,” Recorder, May 23]. Calvin and Grace Coolidge decided to make a raccoon their pet, but when they left the White House, they “donated” Rebecca to the...

Pickleball games offered weeklyNORTHFIELD — Pickleball is now being offered at Northfield Elementary School on Sundays from 1 to 2 p.m. for residents of Pioneer Valley Regional School District member towns who are 60 or older.The price is $25 per year...

By BELLA LEVAVI

BERNARDSTON — Plenty of “pops” were heard across Pratt Field during the 47th annual Bernardston Gas Engine Show, Flea Market & Craft Fair over the weekend, as collectors showed off their restored antique gas engines and tractors.“People love to watch...

By DOMENIC POLI and CHRIS LARABEE

BERNARDSTON — The Knights of Columbus charity golf tournament had roughly 40 players when it was established. Now, in its 10th year, the event booked the maximum of 144 golfers in mid-February.The tournament, held at the Crumpin-Fox Club by the Lt....

By MAGGIE HAIGIS

Before she died, my mother, Nan Haigis, gave our family a gift beyond measure. She wrote a memoir of her only sibling, Robert “Bob” Vatcher, who died in wartime, June 29, 1944 at age 25 over England while flying as a pilot with the Royal Canadian Air...

By BELLA LEVAVI

BERNARDSTON — The Franklin County community continues to flock together to support raptor rehabilitator Tom Ricardi as he puts the finishing touches on repairs to his bird enclosures, which were destroyed by a fallen pine tree in February.The latest...

By DOMENIC POLI

BERNARDSTON — The Bernardston Gas Engine Show, Flea Market & Craft Fair is gearing up for its second installment since being canceled twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Set for Memorial Day weekend, the 47th annual event at Pratt Field has at least 55...

Senior centers partner for Travel Club The senior centers of Northfield and Bernardston are partnering for a Travel Club that’s offering two May outings.On Friday, May 12, at 9 a.m., participants will meet at the Bernardston Senior Center and travel...