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UMass faculty, librarians vote no confidence in chancellor over protest breakup
Mystery shrouds case of injured moose euthanized in Sunderland
My Turn: Quabbin bill a bid for ‘more just future for our region’
Montague Police Logs: April 29 to May 19, 2024
Greenfield Police Logs: May 2 to May 7, 2024
Gill ballot questions on appointed roles, Sewer Commission membership pass
Second annual event in Turners Falls pairs pickleball with donations for food programs
48 Mohawk Trail Regional School students become published authors in writing contest
With ZBA approval, Ja’Duke one step closer to second location in Greenfield
Fire officials: Whately’s Rainbow Motel fire was likely accidental
WHATELY — While an exact cause is unknown, a joint investigation by the state Department of Fire Services and the Whately Fire Department has concluded the Rainbow Motel fire early Saturday morning was likely accidental.Department of Fire Services...
Pioneer’s new auxiliary gym a ‘valuable resource’ that boosts student health
NORTHFIELD — With a one-time financial investment into the complete overhaul of its auxiliary gym, Pioneer Valley Regional School is hoping the work will pay dividends for students in the classroom, on the athletic field and for the rest of their...
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Charlemont planners approve special permit for Hinata Mountainside Resort
$338K fraud drains town coffers in Orange
Fire at Rainbow Motel in Whately leaves 17 without a home
Are Massachusetts politics on immigration changing? Strategists, activists weigh in.
All about the bees: 14th Bee Fest draws record attendance, new statue unveiled at fire station
Greenfield Police Logs: April 20 to May 1, 2024
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A gem in the center of town: Greenfield Farmers Market celebrates 50 years
‘A generational healing experience’: Exhibit documents the struggles of Cambodian families fleeing the Khmer Rouge who found refuge and a new community in Amherst
Pioneer Valley Regional School Honor Roll, Third Quarter
Mohawk Trail Regional School Honor Roll, Third Quarter
Sports
High schools: Turners Falls baseball fights its way past Athol to win first league title in 31 years
The Turners Falls baseball team hadn’t won a league championship since 1993. On Saturday against Athol, the Thunder had a chance to claim the Bi-County North ttile and raise a league championship banner for the first time in 31 years, as both teams...
High Schools: Frontier softball powers its way past South Hadley and into Class B semis 
Class B baseball: Will Hogan’s walk-off HR lifts Hampshire past Frontier in quarters (PHOTOS)
Bulletin Board: Four Rivers ultimate competes in Pioneer Valley Invitational
PHOTOS: Leyden Running Festival enjoys successful day
Opinion
Guest columnist Inanna Balkin: Welcoming diversity, but forming tribes
Young activists are often praised for our involvement in politics as if we’re rare commodities. We’re asked how to mobilize our peers as if every young person will answer the same call to action. We’re asked to participate in intergenerational...
My Turn: Should ‘America’ be a synonym for the ‘United States of America’?
Peter Flynn: Questions claim of violence
Chris Orlen: My Pride flag: A different perspective
My Turn: Hamas strategy of sacrificing civilians crime against humanity
Business
Hotfire Bar and Grill to open Memorial Day weekend in Shelburne Falls
SHELBURNE FALLS — The former site of the organic restaurant Hearty Eats at 24 Bridge St. is being transformed into Hotfire Bar and Grill, serving burgers, an eclectic array of sandwiches and comfort foods like macaroni and cheese and chicken...
Retired police officer, veteran opens firearms training academy in Millers Falls
Fogbuster Coffee Works, formerly Pierce Brothers, celebrating 30 years in business
Goddard finds ‘best location’ in Shelburne Falls with new Watermark Gallery space
New buyer of Bernardston’s Windmill Motel looks to resell it, attorney says
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Arts & Life
Catching up with rhubarb: A cup of stewed, sugared rhubarb contains as much calcium as a glass of milk
My favorite season of the year is here. Asparagus and rhubarb tend to ripen in New England at about the same time, and they have arrived. I’ll talk more about asparagus soon. Meanwhile, I’m savoring rhubarb as much as I can.I try to learn something...
Speaking of Nature: Wilson’s warbler sighting my first in a decade: The story of a bird named after the ‘Father Of American Ornithology’
‘As the woods wake up, it’s my favorite time’: Turkey hunters relish spring season
Sounds Local: Greenfield’s own Elvis returns to sender: Travis Ledoyt brings ‘The Elvis in Me’ to Greenfield High School, May 25
The cool new ‘underground’ spot in town: Le Peacock in Shelburne Falls delivers on colorful décor, people, food and cocktailsObituaries
Judith Bresciano
Judith "Judy" Bresciano Greenfield, MA - Judith "Judy" Bresciano passed away peacefully at home on Mother's Day, May 12th after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, she was 80 years old. Judy was surrounded by her family and close frie... remainder of obit for Judith Bresciano
Joyce E. Tawney
Joyce E. (LeBlanc) Tawney Simsbury, CT - Joyce E. (LeBlanc) Tawney, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Simsbury, CT. Joyce was born in Brattleboro, VT on June 25, 1935, the daughter of Alcide and Mary Isabelle (Mosh... remainder of obit for Joyce E. Tawney
Louis D. Manica
Greenfield, MA - Louis D. Manica, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024 after a period of declining health, with his loving family by his side. Louie was born in Greenfield, MA on May 20, 1946 the son of Louis C. and ... remainder of obit for Louis D. Manica
Albert H. Rimbach
Ashfield, MA - Albert H. Rimbach, Jr., 76, of Creamery Rd., passed away May 13, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Al was born in Rockland County, NY on May 22, 1947 the son of Albert H. and Helen (Mathewson) Rimbach. ... remainder of obit for Albert H. Rimbach
