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By CHRIS LARABEE

TURNERS FALLS — While staffing, housing and funding were all discussed at The United Arc’s annual Coffee and Conversation on Friday morning, continued advocacy for these issues was the thread tying them all together.In the first-ever co-hosted Coffee...

By CHRIS LARABEE

TURNERS FALLS — After a decade serving as Hillcrest Elementary School’s principal and early childhood coordinator, Sarah Burstein is making her way north to serve as Bernardston Elementary School’s new principal for the upcoming school year.A veteran...

Pollinator gardens, cannabis subject of workshopERVING — The Erving Public Library will host a workshop that will include discussion about backyard pollinator gardens and organic cannabis on Thursday, April 11, at 5:30 p.m.Puzzle swap set for...

By DOMENIC POLI

TURNERS FALLS — Between The Uprights, a sports bar at 23 Avenue A, has gone out of business, as owner Lew Collins closed the doors for good on March 31.Collins took to Facebook on Thursday to break the news to the community and explain the rationale...

Big Woods Voices to perform at Great Falls Discovery Center TURNERS FALLS — Big Woods Voices will perform at the Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, on Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m.Big Woods Voices celebrates a cappella vocal harmony through...

In light of the recent increase in house fires in the area, we urge homeowners to prioritize fire safety measures to protect their families and properties. Here are essential tips to help avoid house fires and necessary items to have on hand to fight...

The Montague Cemetery Commission will be conducting its annual spring cleanup of the town cemeteries, in particular Highland Cemetery, on Thursday, April 18.Please remove seasonal decorations from your loved one’s grave before the above date. The...

Sustainability event set for April 17TURNERS FALLS — The Brick House Community Resource Center at 24 Third St. will host a spring sustainability event in collaboration with Just Roots on Wednesday, April 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. Families will cook and eat...

Housing authority staff coming to Brick HouseTURNERS FALLS — The Brick House Community Resource Center at 24 Third St. will host the Franklin County Regional Housing & Redevelopment Authority on Wednesday, March 27, from 9 to 11 a.m. Attendees will...

TURNERS FALLS — The White Bridge will be closed next Monday and Tuesday due to a daytime painting operation, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).The bridge will be closed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, MassDOT...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

TURNERS FALLS — Zoning out to the hum of her sewing machine and training her eyes along a laser guideline, Greenfield resident Alicia Rhodes musters a steady hand as she threads decades of practice and persistence into her fabric. She strikes her...

By DOMENIC POLI

TURNERS FALLS — You will soon be able to see a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery, as presented by the Turners Falls High School and Great Falls Middle School theater program.The spring musical,...

By DOMENIC POLI

TURNERS FALLS — The state Department of Agricultural Resources recently announced it has cared for at least 20,000 animals through its spay/neuter voucher program since 2012, and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter estimates...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

In terms of timeless relevance and impact, it’s tough to argue that any writer has had more of a lasting legacy than William Shakespeare. For this reason, veteran thespian Kenny Butler argues there is never a bad time to delve into his world of words...

I was just watching a World War II movie and  came to the realization that there are many Americans today that would be watching it and be rooting for the Nazis. I suppose you could say the same thing about the communists since Trump and the...

Board of Health secures administrative assistantMONTAGUE — Geneva Bickford was appointed as Board of Health administrative assistant during a Selectboard meeting last week.The appointment is effective March 18 and she will work 35 hours a week at a...

March 16: Roast pork supper MONTAGUE — The First Congregational Church of Montague will host a roast pork supper on Saturday, March 16. Diners can eat in at 5:30 p.m. or pick up takeout orders at 5:45 p.m.Each meal includes roast pork with gravy,...

By PAUL FRANZ

TURNERS FALLS — Firefighters from several towns extinguished a small fire in a one-story home at 41 Coolidge Ave. on Friday.A call came in at 11:59 a.m. reporting smoke coming from the home. According to Fire Chief Todd Brunelle, upon arrival,...