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By CARL DOERNER

 The German-American philosopher-historian Hannah Arendt was one of the 20th century’s wisest and respected interpreters. In her famous book, “The Origins of Totalitarianism” (1968), she wrote:“In an ever-changing, incomprehensible world the masses...

Wildlife Weekend planned at Apex Orchards SHELBURNE — Apex Orchards invites residents to meet a collection of insects while enjoying fall activities at Wildlife Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 5, and Sunday, Oct. 6. The orchard will host numerous bug-themed...

Learn how to pickle at Tyler Memorial Library CHARLEMONT — Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will lead a pickling workshop on Saturday, Sept. 21, at noon at Tyler Memorial Library.Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will be bringing a selection of locally...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE — Police are investigating a series of scam emails that threaten to share a resident’s personal information if they don’t pay the sender using Bitcoin.Detective Tucker Jenkins said the Shelburne Police Department has received eight reports...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — Outdoor time anyone? Piti Theatre Co., an award-winning theater troupe, is launching “Bee and Blossom,” a program designed to encourage nature and arts exploration for children up to 8 years old.The program allows kids time to play...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

The steering committee tasked with overseeing a sustainability study that examines the various challenges faced by the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont Regional school districts is ready to move into Phase 3, which will entail a deeper analysis of the data...

Woodsmen to share logging lore COLRAIN — A group of local woodsmen and colleagues will share their stories and reflections on logging, lumbering and mill work in Colrain for a program presented by the Colrain Historical Society on Thursday, Sept. 12,...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — The Selectboard is warning it will not renew the Class II permit for Stagecoach Auto Repair if owner Brian Dupree does not submit a site plan to the Planning Board for review.A letter signed by the Selectboard on Tuesday reminded Dupree...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

CHARLEMONT — Although Charlemont’s Wells Provisions might no longer have regular hours, the taste of New Orleans may never have been stronger in western Massachusetts.The popular café, ice cream shop and liquor store has continued to flourish despite...

By DOMENIC POLI

CHARLEMONT — A Pittsfield woman died Sunday after the motorcycle she and her husband were riding and an SUV collided on Route 2 near Avery Brook Road.Sheila Rombeiro, 72, was taken by ambulance to Baystate Franklin Medical Center, where she succumbed...

By SAM FERLAND

CHARLEMONT — Plans have been set to complete three construction projects that aim to make the historic Charlemont Fairgrounds more accessible to the community and draw larger crowds for events.Charlemont plans to pursue three construction projects...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

HEATH — National Grid wants to replace poles and upgrade power lines in Heath and Charlemont, but many local residents don’t seem interested. During an almost two-hour public information session at the Heath Select Board meeting on Tuesday, residents...

By TINKY WEISBLAT

Growing up spending summers down the road from composer, conductor, and teacher Alice Parker in Hawley, I didn’t know how lucky I was. I assumed everyone attended festive pot-luck parties at which grownups and children alike dressed in costume, ate...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — The Selectboard is introducing a new policy for Zoom meeting participation following a “Zoom-bombing,” or hacking, incident during the Aug. 5 meeting.Going forward, Executive Assistant Wendy Bogusz said, any person participating in a...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

Community members, musicians, friends, family, and fans are all invited to a concert in honor of the late Hawley composer Alice Parker. Mohawk Trail Concerts will host Remembering Alice: A Joyous Celebration of Alice Parker in Words and Music at 3...

By DOMENIC POLI

SHELBURNE — The motorcyclist that collided with a pickup truck on Route 2 on Tuesday afternoon died of his injuries at Baystate Franklin Medical Center that day, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. Reynold Famosi Jr., 72, of...

Ashfield resident earns rank of Eagle Scout ASHFIELD — Henry Herland of Boy Scout Troop 18 has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank a Boy Scout can earn.On Aug. 12, the Selectboard signed a proclamation celebrating Herland and thanking him...

My wife and I would like to extend our gratitude and best wishes to Gaby and Greg Rowehl for many years of delicious pizza right on our doorstep. Berkshire Pizzeria has served Charlemont well with its great pizza, served on a delightful deck...

By CHRIS LARABEE

CHARLEMONT — For its annual fundraising banquet, the Deerfield River Watershed Chapter of Trout Unlimited is welcoming the national organization’s senior scientist to speak to members and the public about how science informs Trout Unlimited’s work...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — Berkshire Pizzeria is up for grabs, as owners Greg and Gaby Rowehl are ready to hang up their aprons and pass the business on to someone new. Real estate agent Kaitlyn Giard said Berkshire Pizzeria has been a Charlemont staple since the...

By SHERYL HUNTER

“Rooted in love and positivity” are the guiding words behind the Charlemont Reggae Festival. Now in its 26th year, the festival will take place on Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17. For the first time, the reggae festival will run for two days...