
Trump spending freeze has Pioneer Valley farmers worried
As uncertainty swirls around Washington regarding the release of allocated federal funds, farmers in Franklin County are beginning to feel the freeze.

One year on, Bernardston custom apparel biz growing
BERNARDSTON — From her home on Shaw Road surrounded by rolling fields and horse stables, Melissa Murphy crafts custom embroidered apparel for local businesses.
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Sports

After winning Berry Division regular season title, the Greenfield hockey team is hoping to add Class A championship to its resume
The Greenfield hockey team has a chance to put an exclamation mark on its first season in the Berry Division Saturday.


Opinion

As I See It: Trump trumping capitalism
I am noticing something strange about Donald Trump: He may still be selling watches and shoes to his gullible followers for a few dollars here and there. But I believe his attention is now on something far grander, beyond petty cash and Trump Towers: He now wants to build pyramids for his eternal fame.





Your Daily Puzzles

An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."

A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.

Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.

Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.

Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Business

On Valentine’s Day, biz leaders share their love for Franklin County
GREENFIELD — With love in the air on Valentine’s Day, it was only fitting for speakers at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s breakfast to share their adoration for their jobs.


Arts & Life

A display of diverse techniques: Northfield Mount Hermon exhibits work from visual arts faculty members
Enjoy a glimpse into the minds of the creative individuals who teach art to students at Northfield Mount Hermon. Currently on display at the school’s Rhodes Art Center is an exhibit showcasing the work of the visual arts faculty.
Obituaries

Northfield, MA - Lloyd was born in 1941 in Cripple Creek, Colorado and raised in Denver, the son of Lena and Clifford Parrill. He was pre-deceased by his parents and brother Robert. Inspired by the Rocky Mountains, he was surrounded... remainder of obit for Rev. Lloyd Parrill

Krisandra "Krissy" Anderson Turners Falls, MA - Krisandra "Krissy" L. Anderson, 35, of Avenue C passed away Sunday February 16, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in Hyannis, Cape Cod on June 21, 1989, the daug... remainder of obit for Krisandra Anderson

Eva M. (Togneri) Babits Greenfield , MA - Eva Marie (Togneri) Babits, 81, a native of Greenfield, passed peacefully on Sunday evening, February 16, 2025 at the Regal Care Assisted Living Center, following a period of declining health. Ev... remainder of obit for Eva M. Babits

Turners Falls , MA - Carol Ann Campbell, 86, a resident of the Turners Falls village of the Town of Montague, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday February 11, 2025, at the Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility, 130 Colrain Road, Greenfield, ... remainder of obit for Carol A. Campbell