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By BELLA LEVAVI

Two exhibits in Franklin County are presenting work by young creatives with a goal of developing an appreciation and interest in the art world. In Northfield, the Deerfield Valley Art Association (DVAA) is hosting its second annual student art exhibit...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

GREENFIELD — Police responded to Greenfield High School for a potential threat made by phone shortly before 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and quickly deemed the area safe.“All students and staff are safe,” Greenfield School Department Superintendent Christine...

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — With a focus on greening urban areas and environmental justice, the Four Rivers Charter Public School senior class is presenting its annual documentary Thursday evening.To be held as a webinar, the students will present “Plants Through...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — The previously cleared lot on Main Street near Coombs Avenue is starting to come to life with construction of the new fire station now well underway.Foundation work is expected to be completed this week, with steel erection continuing...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — In an effort to create consistency across public safety departments and “even the playing field,” councilors are considering a ballot question to remove the police and fire chief positions from Civil Service. “At this point, I don’t think...

Monday, Jan. 236:05 p.m. — Caller from Avenue A reports a female was harassing him while he was cleaning off his car. She accused him of being addicted to drugs and of borrowing people’s cars to sell drugs. Caller is sober. Caller states she accused...

Dear EarthTalk: How are we going to deal with all the waste when the solar panels everyone is putting up now wear out in 20-30 years? – Paul B., Chevy Chase, MDWhen purchasing green alternatives for home power generation, there are many features that...

By DON STEWART

Baby Boomers growing up in the 1950s were full of adventure. We rode in cars lacking seat belts, sped in bicycles without helmets and were told, in the event of nuclear war, nothing could be safer than nestling under our school desks for protection....

By DOMENIC POLI

Walking into the Wendell Free Library and taking a left will bring you to a wall-mounted selection of publications that includes at least five copies of Rug Hooking magazine, which contains photographs and articles about the art and craft.But pop in...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — A New Salem police officer faces a charge of operating under the influence of liquor after he was arrested at a town official’s home in late January.Charles J. Brooks, 39, of Amherst Road in Belchertown, pleaded not guilty in Greenfield...

By EMILEE KLEIN

NORTHFIELD — The Emergency Services Facility Committee tweaked the external design of the proposed public safety complex on Wednesday in an effort to match other buildings along Main Street and make it appear less imposing.The multi-million-dollar...

By CHRIS LARABEE

TURNERS FALLS — The United Arc and Ja’Duke Center for the Performing Arts are teaming up for a fundraising event aimed at raising money to support the individuals and families The United Arc serves.The organizations are putting on “RemArcable,” a...

By SHERYL HUNTER

The past year was a good one for the folk-rock duo High Tea. Their EP “Old Cowboy,” released in late 2021, received positive attention and they toured heavily throughout New England, including a string of shows opening for Heather Maloney. High Tea,...

By BELLA LEVAVI and JULIAN MENDOZA

GREENFIELD — Despite the subzero temperatures of Friday and Saturday, families continued to come out all weekend long for festivities planned as part of the 101st annual Winter Carnival.Most events throughout the weekend went off without...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — During a weekend where temperatures plunged below zero, police and social service agencies worked together to ensure shelter was offered to anyone who needed to escape the cold.“We checked on people all weekend long,” said Deputy Police...

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — The weekend’s freezing temperatures led to burst pipes across Franklin County, including at businesses and schools. Four Rivers Charter Public School is expected to reopen Tuesday following a burst sprinkler in one of the school’s...

By MEGHADEEPA MAITY

When I look at the news, I’m far more likely to see a Black victim of police brutality than to see a Black birder like Dexter Patterson (a.k.a. The Wisco Birder) singing and laughing in the woods. Today’s mainstream media have shown a necessary,...

Friday, Jan. 20 4:51 p.m. — Accident at the intersection of Federal and Pierce streets.Saturday, Jan. 21 8:18 a.m. — Vandalism reported at the parking garage on Olive Street.1 p.m. — Trespassing reported on Kimball Drive.Sunday, Jan. 22 1:41 a.m. — A...

Wednesday, Jan. 4 2:00 p.m. — Police took an assault and battery report at Main and Miles streets.9:11 p.m. — After responding to a suspicious activity call on Heather Court, police arrested Rebecca Donais, 33, of Heather Court, for disturbing the...