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By LIESEL NYGARD

BERNARDSTON — Lifelong Franklin County residents Jesse and Amber Snow have purchased the Country Corner Store and restored its former name of Marshalls Country Store, harkening back to its 1960s roots. Gill resident Jeff Klein, 60, owned the 44 Church...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — The holidays are around the corner and apparel, gift cards and electronics are expected to top the list of presents exchanged during the season of giving. But local business owner Jeremy Goldsher hopes for something a little more...

By DOMENIC POLI

WHATELY — It appears everything must go at the Tea Guys factory, as the equipment and inventory at 110 Christian Lane is scheduled to be auctioned off on Dec. 4.Rasmus Auctions has been hired to handle an online auction at the local tea business,...

By LINDSAY SHACHNOW

Laura Kleiman was running a research center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute when her mother was diagnosed with cancer.In exploring potential treatment options, Kleiman said she discovered that repurposing drugs — particularly generic ones that are...

By BELLA LEVAVI

CHARLEMONT — The butcher is back.Avery’s General Store has partnered with Heath’s Freeman Farm to bring hand-cut butchering back to the store after a five-year hiatus. Customers can now come to the meat counter and buy cuts of local grass-fed beef....

By JULIAN MENDOZA

TURNERS FALLS — Even after moving to Fourth Street in 2012, the former 2nd Street Baking Co. kept its name, a message from owner Laura Puchalski to her faithful patrons that she wouldn’t forget the business’ history. Now, more than a decade later and...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — If you watched last week’s episode of the reality TV show “Pawn Stars Do America,” you may have recognized a Greenfield business owner.Skye Wellington, who opened Innovintage Place five years ago, traveled to The Endicott Estate in Dedham...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SPRINGFIELD — A civil lawsuit filed in Hampden County Superior Court by a minority shareholder of Tree House Brewing Co. alleges the company’s two majority shareholders paid themselves “excessive” salaries, secretly invested in real estate and caused...

By BELLA LEVAVI

SHELBURNE FALLS — The village is about to have a poorly kept secret.Gypsy Apple Bistro owner Michaelangelo Wescott will open his new speakeasy-style bar, dubbed Le Peacock, on Tuesday, Nov. 21, adding some nightlife to Bridge Street. “We are going to...

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — Weekend police details will continue to be required at Club Castaway at least through Feb. 4, as the town and business continue to build a relationship.When the strip club’s current owners took over in 2019, the Selectboard at that time...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

MONTAGUE CENTER — Watershed restaurant will close its doors on Dec. 2, having served as a hub for fine dining for nearly two years.“We had an absolute blast,” said James Fitzgerald, who co-owns the restaurant alongside his partner Melissa Stetson. “At...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — Nestled in the former Dove’s Nest restaurant, a new deli has been steadily gaining traction.Across from Cliffside Apartments and sharing a plaza with Frontier Pizza, resident Hilda Bailey has been whipping up all sorts of food at Banchan...

By DOMENIC POLI

WHATELY — The owner of Tea Guys in Whately is in hot water for not shipping products to paying customers and failing to respond to Franklin County Superior Court matters.Oliver Rich is being sued by Zest Tea LLC, a Baltimore company that alleges...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD – Thanks to a $50,000 grant, The Compost Cooperative can finally produce its own natural fertilizer by developing a system using the feces, or vermicast, of red wiggler worms.“It’s something we’ve been wanting to do for two years because...

By BELLA LEVAVI

WHATELY — A visit from two special guests highlighted Saturday’s official rebranding of three Pioneer Valley marijuana dispensaries.Happy Feelings stores in Whately, Greenfield and Northampton became Cheech & Chong’s Dispensorias this weekend....

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — With two approvals received in recent days, the discount supermarket chain Aldi can continue moving forward with plans to begin construction in spring 2024 on Mohawk Trail. Just over a week after planners received notification that the...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — Dan Rosenberg has officially handed off the reins of the small business he started from scratch in 2001.The founder of Real Pickles recently stepped down as the company’s general manager, ushering in the leadership of sales manager...

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — Through a municipal grant program, Northfield is hoping improvements to existing storefronts can draw more people — and businesses — to town.Using $100,000 it received as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Northfield has been...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — After a six-month effort, the Franklin Community Co-op has wrapped up its capital campaign with $1.64 million in member loans, exceeding its original goal of $1.5 million. According to Outreach and Communications Manager Amy Britt, more...

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — Following three separate tobacco sales violations, the Selectboard is considering upping the town’s fines to match state regulations in hopes of further deterring sales to minors.Pioneer Valley Tobacco Coalition Coordinator Merridith...