Baystate Franklin launches in-patient addiction consult service with $7M grant
Unprecedented wildfires in Massachusetts this fall challenged firefighters
Ceremonial wooden cake on move from Leverett to Pepperell
Real Estate Transactions: Dec. 27, 2024
‘Rising River’s Edge’ documentary to explore how area farmers adapt to severe weather
Comerford, Saunders amplify Shutesbury objections to DCR’s Quabbin cutting plans
My Turn: Wrapped love
Wendell to appeal AG’s rejection of battery energy storage bylaw
Greenfield lowers tax rate as property values rise
Incandescent Brewing looks to open in former Hitchcock Brewing Co. space in Bernardston
BERNARDSTON — As Incandescent Brewing moves into the former Hitchcock Brewing Co. location on South Street, the reins will be passed from one husband-and-wife team to the next. The new space will be bright and colorful while still offering craft beers...
Fundraising underway to replace Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School playgrounds
SHELBURNE FALLS — Fundraising efforts are underway to replace Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School’s three playgrounds.Principal Hayley Gilmore said the current playground structures have run the course of their lifespan.“There’s a lot of broken...
Greenfield Police Logs: Dec. 3 to Dec. 9, 2024
PHOTO: Molding musical minds
Regional Notebook: Dec. 24, 2024
Business Briefs: Dec. 27, 2024Sports
Jon Breor becomes second Greenfield boys basketball player to reach 1,000 points though Green Wave fall to Pioneer (PHOTOS)
NORTHFIELD — Greenfield High School has waited a long time for its second boys basketball player to join the 1,000 point club. Angelo Thomas became the first Green Wave boy to hit the 1,000 point mark in 1993, and while seven Greenfield girls...
Indoor track: Greenfield, Frontier, Mahar, Mohawk Trail compete in second meet of season
HS Roundup: Greenfield boys basketball’s late surge falls short in 63-57 loss to Wahconah (PHOTOS)
HS Roundup: Frontier girls basketball moves to 5-0 with win over Ludlow 
Wrestling Preview: Returning deep and talented squad, Franklin Tech has eyes on Suburban League North titleOpinion
My Turn: Winning hearts and minds in the battle against authoritarianism
Many of us are wondering how we can be most effective in blocking authoritarianism from completely taking over the United States now that Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans are about to assume political power. This is not an easy question, but it’s...
My Turn: Aging in place — and in town
Margaret Livingstone: Do we really need a new state graduation requirement?
Deborah Katz: ‘What could go wrong?’
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Business
Baker’s Country Store in Conway fully back in business following repairs
CONWAY — The future of Baker’s Country Store was in doubt over the summer following a deluge of rain that damaged the river embankment, crushed the septic tank and washed away a portion of the parking lot.The town staple is no longer in jeopardy,...
‘My hands just knew’: Descendant of Finnish immigrants weaves authentic birch bark wares
Real Pickles buys Greenfield building it has called home since 2009
Orange to work with Economic Recovery Corps fellow on strengthening local business community
Sackrey Construction Co. of Sunderland celebrating 35 years in business
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Arts & Life
Sounds Local: A variety of ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve: Reggae in Turners Falls, family-friendly in Orange, First Night in Northampton, and more
It’s time to dust off your party hats and dancing shoes because we’re about to welcome 2025! New Year’s Eve is only days away, and if you want music to be part of your New Year’s Eve celebration, we have a few suggestions, ranging from kid-friendly...
A new approach to the ever-evolving latke: Trying out Southwestern Latkes for Hanukkah this year
Giving the gift of Christmases past: Deerfield children’s letters to Santa resurface after decades
Love is in the airwaves: Queer dating radio show creates connections and community
Sounds Local: More holiday merriment on tap this week: And Quiet Riot gets noisy at the Shea this weekendObituaries
Alexander Urgiel
Gill, MA - Alexander V. Urgiel, Jr. (Sandy) of Gill passed away Monday, December 23, 2024. Born in Montague on July 15, 1944. Son of the late Alexander and Alice (Masek) Urgiel. A 1962 Graduate of Turners Falls High School, Sandy was a ... remainder of obit for Alexander Urgiel
Eleanor Leona Herzig
Colrain, MA - It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Eleanor L. Herzig (83), a beloved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and member of her community, on December 21 at Baystate Franklin, with family by her side. She was born... remainder of obit for Eleanor Leona Herzig
Denise Jo-Anne Bouchard
Turners Falls , MA - Denise Jo-Anne Bouchard, 53, of 63 7th Street passed away Thursday evening (12/19/24) at Springfield Baystate Medical Center with her fiancée and family by her side. Born on December 2,1971, in Concord, MA, she was... remainder of obit for Denise Jo-Anne Bouchard
Sheila Thompson
Greenfield, MA - Sheila Diane Thompson, 71, passed away on December 20, 2024, at RegalCare in Greenfield, Massachusetts, following her cancer diagnosis in 2022. Sheila was predeceased by her father, Robert Thompson; her mother, Flor... remainder of obit for Sheila Thompson
