Snow makes for added fun at 103rd annual Greenfield Winter Carnival
GREENFIELD — With snow, sledding and a host of seasonal activities, the 103rd annual Winter Carnival had plenty to offer for those willing to brave the cold for a few hours this weekend.
Orange trustees eye flagpole upgrades at 7 cemeteries, Memorial Park
ORANGE — An elected committee responsible for the upkeep of the various veterans memorials in town has been invited to participate in the 2024 and 2025 rounds of grants from the Massachusetts Historical Commission.
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UMass hockey: Kenny Connors scores twice to lift Minutemen past Merrimack, 4-2 (PHOTOS)
AMHERST – Two goals from junior Kenny Connors helped the No. 20 UMass hockey team take down Merrimack, 4-2, Friday night at the Mullins Center.
Opinion
Jeremy Williams: The more light shines, the more darkness disappears
In response to Eve Brown-Waite’s Jan. 22 letter “Look for the helpers,” she is absolutely right. There are millions and millions of us with righteous souls who will step up against injustices. The current administration lacks character, heart and empathy. So it will be up to all the good souls to continue the good fight.
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
Mesa Verde pop-up events in Greenfield part of growing partnerships with restaurateurs
GREENFIELD — The Five Eyed Fox kitchen was roaring for a few fleeting hours on Monday, albeit under a different roof.
Arts & Life
‘There’s a majesty to grief’: Poet and UMass professor Peter Gizzi wins prestigious 2024 T.S. Eliot Prize for Poetry
Peter Gizzi, professor of poetry at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, recently won the 2024 T.S. Eliot Prize for Poetry, one of the world’s most prestigious poetry awards.
Obituaries
Turners Falls, MA - Barbara A. Rau, 69, of Turners Falls, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield following a brief illness. Born on April 23, 1955, in Montague City, she was the dau... remainder of obit for Barbara A. Rau
David Quinn, Sr. Northfield, MA - David G. Quinn, Sr. 94, of Northfield, MA died Thursday (1-30-2025) at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Greenfield, MA on February 25, 1930 the son of Emerson and Ellen (Gardiner) Quinn.... remainder of obit for David Quinn Sr.
Turners Falls, MA - Frank Edward Hill, 89, passed away at home on Monday, January 27th, 2025. He was born on November 5, 1935 to John Hill and Lylda M. Hill (Leonard). He graduated from Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls in 1953. He then ... remainder of obit for Frank E. Hill
Greenfield, MA - Ronald E. Cromack, 63, of School St. passed away Friday January 24, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He was born in Montague, July 31, 1961, the son of George and Madeline (Neverett) Cromack. Ron attende... remainder of obit for Ronald E. Cromack