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By DOMENIC POLI

To all of you out there reading this online or in print, there is something I desperately need to confess: For a portion of my July, I have been drinking on the job.But, in my defense, my editor told me to.The number of craft breweries has exploded...

By PAUL FRANZ and DOMENIC POLI

SHELBURNE FALLS — A grow light in an apartment above an attached garage is the likely culprit behind a fire that damaged the two-story building housing Trailside Health at 111 Bridge St. on Friday morning, according to the Shelburne Falls fire...

By BELLA LEVAVI

SHELBURNE FALLS — With his new speakeasy-themed bar, Gypsy Apple Bistro owner Michaelangelo Wescott plans to offer a turn-of-the-century vibe that will be the ideal atmosphere to listen to music, socialize with friends or grab a bite to eat.Wescott...

By MARY BYRNE

SHELBURNE FALLS — Not even the rain could put a damper on the traditional Independence Day parade and chicken barbecue.“We’re here,” said Jim McCrory of the Marine Corps League Oak Ridge Detachment. “We don’t care if we get wet.” As the rain drizzled...

By MARY BYRNE

The Girls Club of Greenfield has rebranded as The Learning Knoll to better align with its offerings while incorporating each of its locations and identities in Greenfield and Shelburne Falls.The Learning Knoll, which also operates The Valley Play...

By BELLA LEVAVI

SHELBURNE FALLS — The village will celebrate the birth of the country on Tuesday, July 4, with its traditional chicken barbecue and parade.The parade will head down Bridge Street at noon after lining up along Conway Street at The Mill at Shelburne...

By BELLA LEVAVI

SHELBURNE FALLS — When the war in Ukraine broke out and the Lviv-based craft brewery Pravda released its formerly undisclosed recipes to the world, Floodwater Brewing Co. owner Zack Livingston felt connected to his brewing counterparts in the war-torn...

Ashfield church hosts Youth Climate Action Now ASHFIELD — An interactive climate workshop led by Youth Climate Action Now (YCAN) was held at the First Congregational Church earlier this month. The event was co-sponsored by Belding Memorial Library,...

By BELLA LEVAVI

CHARLEMONT — For 53 years, summer in Charlemont has been synonymous with chamber music.With summer’s arrival, Mohawk Trail Concerts is preparing to start its season with a performance on Saturday, June 24, at 5 p.m. at the Charlemont Federated Church....

By BELLA LEVAVI

Anything that happened in Shelburne Falls in the past 60 years, Marion Taylor most likely had something to do with it.The 91-year-old has an extensive list of accomplishments that have contributed to the betterment of the community. She served as...

Paul Mark’s staff hosting office hours BUCKLAND — State Sen. Paul Mark’s staff will hold office hours on Tuesdays, June 13 and 27, from 10 a.m. to noon at Buckland Town Hall.Constituents of Mark’s Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire District...

By BELLA LEVAVI

SHELBURNE FALLS — Many have let their lawns go wild this month in observance of the growing movement called “No Mow May.” While participating lawns are often private yards, The Mill at Shelburne Falls also decided to participate. Building owner Brad...

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...

Quilt show planned for four Saturdays SHELBURNE — Local quilter Jody Stetson will host the “Quilting the Word” Quilt Show and Sale on Saturdays, May 27, and June 3, 10 and 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at 218 Shelburne Center Road. There will be quilting...

By BELLA LEVAVI

As an ally, Sarah Green wants to help educate the general public about transgender issues, so people who are transgender don’t have to do all the work.“Hopefully I can answer questions so kids don’t get asked what is going on in their pants,” Green...

Staff Report

SHELBURNE FALLS — Once again it is the merry month of May and time for the much-anticipated annual Bridge of Flowers Plant Sale, taking place this year on Saturday, May 13, at the corner of Main and Water streets.From 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine,...

May 11: Meet the Candidates Night SHELBURNE — In cooperation with the Senior Center, the town will hold a “Meet the Candidates Night” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, at the Senior Center, 7 Main St. Meet the candidates running for elected positions...

Want to be a “Lawn Mower?” Buddy Baseball, a program for youth with disabilities to play ball with the help of peer buddies, seeks new players, buddies and coaches. This year we are, you guessed it, the Lawn Mowers, and we are an enthusiastic, family...

By ALAN HARRIS

Imagine the future when ChatGPT and other new platforms have twisted the average intelligence into a complete web of indifferent entities and realities that reduce the human population to a tangled mass of interlocking neural pathways. These present a...