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I was disappointed to see in the Feb. 28 paper that the Recorder is now canceling the Dilbert comic strip. In short I don't view creator Scott Adams’ comments as racist but instead see some truth to what he says. That cartoon was one of the only...

By CHRIS LARABEE

BERNARDSTON — The Kiwanis Club’s traditional chicken pot pie fundraiser returns this weekend as the club looks to raise money for future community events.On Saturday, Feb. 25, residents can stop by the United Church of Bernardston at 58 Church St. for...

By BELLA LEVAVI

BERNARDSTON — Inspired by the popular bimonthly Rainbow Elders group, the Bernardston Senior Center has started its own LGBTQ group for residents in northern Franklin County.The group, which convened for the first time on Friday, is set to meet...

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — Following the previous week’s public hearing and feedback from town officials, Pioneer Valley Regional School District administrators presented a revised budget for fiscal year 2024, with reduced town assessments, which was approved...

As we all know inflation is taking a big bite into everyone’s budget.  In Bernardston, roughly 65% of the overall town budget is spent on education. Understanding there are state mandates and requirements.  A Feb. 11 article in the Recorder stated...

By EMILEE KLEIN

BERNARDSTON — Thanks to two $8,000 Service Incentive Grant (SIG) Field Demonstration awards from the Massachusetts Council of Aging, the Bernardston Senior Center is able to provide respite for home caregivers, launch a new digital marketing campaign...

By BELLA LEVAVI

BERNARDSTON — Citing an insurmountable financial hurdle, Falltown Grill owners Alex and Amy Fiorey have decided not to rebuild their eatery, which was previously home to the Four Leaf Clover Restaurant for 71 years.“It’s devastating,” Amy Fiorey said....

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — With one principal already appointed, the Pioneer Valley Regional School District is taking on two principal searches in Northfield and seeking candidates for an expanded administrator role.After five months as interim, Cynthia Schultz...

By CHRIS LARABEE

BERNARDSTON — The Planning Board has approved modifications to a special permit for a solar array off Bernardston Road, with the company projecting it could be operational by the end of 2023.Pacifico Energy, a Japan-based international renewable...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

BERNARDSTON — For generations, people have dismissed addiction as a weakness of willpower. Standing before some of the area’s older residents on Monday afternoon, science instructor Thomas Collins refuted this stigma with science.“I think the new way...

Fiddleheads Gallery displaying student art through Feb. 18NORTHFIELD — The Deerfield Valley Art Association’s Fiddleheads Gallery at 105 Main St. will host an exhibit of student art that will include a pair of receptions on Friday, Feb. 3, from 3 to 5...

I am writing as chairman of the Bernardston Veterans Memorial Committee. We are in the process of updating the Veterans Memorial in Cushman Park and will be adding names to honor those that have served since we dedicated the current memorial, in 2002....

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — A Bernardston man who earlier this month pleaded not guilty in Franklin County Superior Court to witness intimidation and violating a restraining order aimed at protecting a family member he previously pleaded guilty to strangling has...

If you are looking for a fun and entertaining place to spend your time, come to the Bernardston Senior Center. We have an amazing director, Jennifer Reynolds, who is always coming up with new ideas and is friendly and welcomes new members. We have...

Dickinson Memorial Library brunch set for Jan. 29NORTHFIELD — The Friends of Dickinson Memorial Library will host its annual meeting and Library Appreciation Brunch in the library’s main room on Sunday, Jan. 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All patrons,...

By CHRIS LARABEE

BERNARDSTON — After receiving special permit approval in 2019 to build a solar array crossing the Bernardston-Greenfield line, an international renewable energy developer has returned to the Planning Board to amend its site plans and special...

Here’s how evil Democrats are. After the House passed the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act on Jan. 11, “Born-Alive Act: Pelosi, Schumer melt down after new bill requires care for babies born during failed abortion,” (foxnews.com, Jan. 12)....

By CHRIS LARABEE

BERNARDSTON — With the Pioneer Valley Regional School band preparing for a trip to Virginia in the spring, the Bernardston Kiwanis Club is raising money to help cover expenses with one of its traditional chicken pot pie meals.On Saturday, Jan. 28, at...

Transfer Station to close FridayNORTHFIELD — The Transfer Station at 31 Caldwell Road will be closed Friday, Jan. 20, due to anticipated inclement weather. The Transfer Station will be open Saturday during its regular hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.Police...