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By JOSHUA ROSE

A few months ago, headlines flared that Peter Kaestner had seen his 10,000th bird species. This could have been anticlimactic, as Kaestner has been renowned for years among birders for traveling worldwide and seeing more species than anyone.However,...

The two-county gun buyback event held by the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office on April 13 collected 195 unwanted firearms, one of which was an antique that was subsequently donated to the Springfield Armory.The event was held at the Greenfield...

By DOMENIC POLI

Residents across Franklin County plan to get their hands dirty in celebration of Earth Day, with various cleanup events on the horizon.In Colrain, residents can roll up their sleeves and pick up roadside litter as part of “Spruce Up Colrain.” There is...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — No one was injured after a garage at 42 Homestead Ave. caught fire Wednesday afternoon.Firefighters could be seen hosing down the detached garage at approximately 1 p.m. as smoke poured out of it. According to Fire Chief Robert Strahan,...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Only one of the four defendants facing charges for allegedly breaking into a home on West Street on April 4 and assaulting the property owner is eligible for immediate bail following a detention hearing in Greenfield District Court on...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — More than a year after she was told her business would need to vacate its storefront in the former Wilson’s Department Store, Cleary Jewelers owner Kerry Semaski said she plans to keep her shop at its current location until July 2029...

Tuesday, April 2 7:54 a.m. — Breaking and entering into a vehicle reported on Maple Street.2:03 p.m. — Breaking and entering into a vehicle reported on High Street. 3:48 p.m. — Vandalism investigated on High Street.Wednesday, April 3 5:20 a.m. —...

By GRACE LEE

GREENFIELD — The annual Poet’s Seat Poetry Contest is seeing a change of venue in its 33rd year, transitioning from Stoneleigh-Burnham School to the new Greenfield Public Library.The contest will be held Tuesday, April 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This...

Monday, April 1 12:31 p.m. — Caller on Central Street would like it on record that someone came onto her porch and stole one of her recycling bins. Services rendered.5:09 p.m. — Caller on Fifth Street states there is a dog that appears to be injured...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

MONTAGUE — Department of Public Works Superintendent Tom Bergeron will retire on June 27, laying down his tools after more than 20 years at the helm of the DPW. Bergeron announced his retirement at last week’s Selectboard meeting, where he thanked the...

By TANISHA BHAT

GREENFIELD — The city’s Cultural Council is looking to eventually expand and start a side-by-side nonprofit that would help raise money for local artists and events in addition to the annual funding received from the state.“When it comes to the...

UMass Dartmouth’s Scott McDonough had a career performance at the Coast Guard Spring Invitational in New London, Conn., on Saturday. McDonough, a Greenfield native who graduated from Pioneer Valley Regional, hit a mark of 23 feet, 2.25 inches in the...

Wednesday, March 272:46 p.m. — Hit and run at Big Y on the Mohawk Trail involving a blue 2019 Jeep Cherokee and a black 2022 Dodge Ram 1500. Services rendered.9:02 p.m. — A follow-up at the Winslow building on Wells Street resulted in the arrest of...

The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office is leading a gun buyback event on Saturday, April 13, at the Northampton and Greenfield police stations in an effort to put unwanted firearms out of commission.People who drop off weapons will receive gift...

Monday, March 2510:43 a.m. — Caller on East Main Street is concerned about other tenants dumping items outside of the property and throwing clothing on power lines. A pair of pants was discovered hanging from the cable wire.2:43 p.m. — Reporting party...

By CHRIS LARABEE

CHARLEMONT — In its first session of 2024, the Charlemont Forum is bringing artificial intelligence to the table, as the discussion series looks at media as its overarching topic this year.The Charlemont Forum’s 2024 season opens on Thursday, April...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Three men and one woman were arrested Thursday morning after they allegedly broke into a home on West Street, two in possession of knives, and took turns beating the homeowner, according to police.Dispatchers received a call from a woman...

By SHERYL HUNTER

Kim Chin-Gibbons of Amherst has been playing in bands for over a decade. Most know her from her work with ZoKi, a group she co-founded with Zoe Lemos of Ashfield when they were in their teens and students at the Institute for the Musical Arts (IMA) in...