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By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — After nearly a decade at the helm and more than 20 years working for the town, South County EMS’ first and only chief will step down from the role at the end of the month.Zoe Smith, the longtime head of South County EMS, is resigning...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — As libraries continue to expand their services into less traditional areas, the Sunderland Public Library is looking toward recreation through its new partnership with Adventure East.The library is joining forces with the Sunderland-based...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

Ravaged by supply chain issues, business monopoly and a volatile market, the dairy industry has seen countless farms sink over the past few years. In the case of some Pioneer Valley producers, though, the cream rises to the top.“Dairy is certainly...

South County Senior Center hosting romance scams talk SOUTH DEERFIELD — The South County Senior Center is partnering with the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office to hold a talk on romance scams on Wednesday, June 28, at 10:30 a.m.The DA’s Consumer...

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — Between fiddle tunes, a petting zoo and a clown, the South County Senior Center’s picnic at Herlihy Park on Wednesday hardly resembled what you might envision it to look like.The picnic serves as an annual get-together for Senior Center...

Construction to close Mountain Road at Sugarloaf SOUTH DEERFIELD — Mountain Road at Mount Sugarloaf is expected to be closed daily through Wednesday, June 21, as the state Department of Conservation and Recreation conducts drainage work. The road will...

Deerfield Inclusion Group co-sponsoring second annual Pride party SOUTH DEERFIELD — The Deerfield Inclusion Group is co-sponsoring the second annual Pride party at Deerfield Elementary School on Sunday, June 11, from 1 to 4 p.m.Folks are invited to...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — With two regional transit authorities serving southern Franklin County, the South County Senior Center held an open conversation this week in hopes of connecting seniors with the resources they need to get from point A to point B, while...

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — For two decades, folks could head down to River Road to get ice cream on a hot summer day or enjoy their favorite Polish dish. With the closure of 5J Creamee and Pasiecnik Farmstand, however, that tradition was in jeopardy — until another...

By MADDIE FABIAN

NORTHAMPTON — Wild Roots, known for offering local and organic food in Greenfield and Sunderland, has added a third location, replacing Tandem Bagel Co. at the Northampton Athletic Club.Luke Eriksen, who co-owns Wild Roots with his wife, Kelli...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

SUNDERLAND — Three years after a police officer murdered George Floyd in Minneapolis, his legacy survives his shortened time on Earth, even on the other side of the country.Rallies across Franklin County on Thursday, the anniversary of his death, were...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — For the third consecutive year, human rights groups in Sunderland, Deerfield and Hatfield are organizing a standout on the Sunderland Bridge (Route 116) to mark the date of George Floyd’s murder.The Sunderland Human Rights Task Force,...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — A longstanding fundraiser returns to the Sunderland Public Library this weekend, as the Friends of the Sunderland Public Library host its annual plant, book and bake sale.The sales, which have been held for at least the last 30 years,...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — The South County Senior Center Board of Oversight laid out plans last week for a study focusing on the South Deerfield Congregational Church, which could become a long-term home for the Senior Center.The Board of Oversight is seeking...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — Residents elected a new Selectboard member and gave the green light to a capital override request during Saturday’s town election.In an uncontested race, voters elected Easthampton City Engineer Dan Murphy to a three-year Selectboard seat...

By THE REV. RANDY CALVO

There is so much more to celebrate today than I realized. I must mention that today is National Nurses Day since my daughter is a nurse. On a lighter note, though, May 6 is also National Beer Pong Day. I live in Amherst and I can see for myself how...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — With a longtime board member stepping down, residents will elect a new Selectboard member in Saturday’s town election, as well as decide on whether to approve a capital override.Easthampton City Engineer Dan Murphy is throwing his hat in...

By BELLA LEVAVI

SUNDERLAND — Voters approved all 23 articles on the Annual Town Meeting warrant on Friday night, including proposals to use Community Preservation Act funding for pickleball courts at Riverside Park and First Congregational Church repairs.Allocating...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — As he sits back and reflects on years of service to Sunderland residents, a common thread becomes apparent in the projects longtime Selectboard member Tom Fydenkevez recalls.When Sunderland Elementary School’s roof caved in, the...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — To mark 90 years of neighbors serving neighbors, the Fire Department is welcoming the community to its station for a birthday celebration.From 3 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, folks can stop by the Public Safety Complex at 105 River Road...