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‘We need to lead with hope and spirit’: Activist shares her vision of social change
Board to vote on New Salem museum plan
Board revokes store’s tobacco license in Greenfield
Two injured in head-on collision in Orange
ZBA reviews proposed Dollar Store in Sunderland
Public weighs in on Community Preservation Act funding proposals
Report: Long ER wait times worsening in state
My Turn: DPW always gets the job done
Ashfield adopts tobacco, vape regs
Advocates say state’s Health Incentives Program ‘more important than ever’
ORANGE – As advocates prepare to head to the State House for March 13’s Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) Advocacy Day, at least one local store has seen the community fill the gaps left by December’s 50%, at minimum, reduction to the program.
Carnegie Library opens local history room in Turners Falls
TURNERS FALLS — After a decade of use as a staff office, the Carnegie Library in Turners Falls has opened the Local History Room to the public for a study and local history research space.
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Sports
Boys basketball: Mahar pulls away late to advance to Round of 16 following 58-47 victory over Boston United (PHOTOS)
ORANGE — Mahar boys basketball coach Chad Softic had been waiting for the kind of performance his team put together on Friday.
MIAA All State Wrestling: Franklin Tech’s Dillon Laffond reaches Consolation Round of 8, Mia Marigliano makes it to semifinals 
Bulletin Board: Greenfield United travel soccer program holding registration
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Spring training’s return a sight for sore eyes
MIAA tourneys: Lockdown defense powers Frontier girls past Manchester Essex, into Div. 4 Round of 16 (PHOTOS)Opinion
My Turn: Traffic noise, pollution out of hand
Bob Bourke: My bullet points
Susan Kramer: What about the working class?
Dorothea Sotiros: Good for Downtown Greenfield
Bill Lafley: Targeting fossil fuel subsidies?
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Business
‘It’s not a good recipe’: Local businesses bracing for steel, aluminum tariffs
Experts predict the steel and aluminum tariffs set to go into effect March 12 will have a negative trickle-down effect, and local businesses are bracing for the impact the Trump administration’s move could have on their bottom line.
Business Briefs: Feb. 27, 2025
Real Estate Transactions: Feb. 27, 2025
One year on, Bernardston custom apparel biz growing
On Valentine’s Day, biz leaders share their love for Franklin County
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Arts & Life
Back Porch Festival returns next weekend: Tribute to Neil Young, ‘Bluegrass Spectacular’ and Lucinda Williams will headline
The roots music festival Back Porch Festival, which takes place in downtown Northampton, will return for its 11th year from Friday, March 7, through Sunday, March 9, with more than 60 performers.
Book Review: A penguin, a fish, and some hope: Author to read from fourth book in ‘Noodles & Albie’ series next week at Greenfield Public Library
Sustainability made fun: Greenfield High School club aims to make school and planet greener
Sounds Local: World-class music in your own backyard: Watermelon Wednesdays kicks off 26th season next week with ‘Northern European fiddle festival’
Speaking of Nature: The hawks are not happy: The snow and ice are creating a big problem for the big birdsObituaries
Carol A. Campbell
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, Greenfie... remainder of obit for Carol A. Campbell
David Mitchell Scott
Chula Vista, CA - David Mitchell Scott passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. He was born on April 4, 1937 at the Franklin County hospital in Massachusetts. The oldest of six siblings, David grew up in Northfield, MA, with his brothe... remainder of obit for David Mitchell Scott
Angela Skiathitis
Bernardston, MA - Angela Skiathitis, age 69, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 in Athol MA. She was the beloved daughter of the late Helen (Skiathitis) Banach, Charles Skiathitis and step-father Edward Banach. Born on November 3, 19... remainder of obit for Angela Skiathitis
Tamara Kais
Greenfield, MA - Tamara "Tammy" Kathryn Kais (Wojick), 86, formerly of Greenfield, MA, originally from New Jersey passed away peacefully on 2/18/2025. Tammy was born in NJ on 11/1/38 to Tom and Kay (Ziegler) Wojick. Tammy and her brother... remainder of obit for Tamara Kais
