Guest columnist Sarena Neyman: Political sadism and defying the power of cruelty
Oxbow Resort owner shares code compliance efforts with Charlemont Board of Health
Federal workers, supporters demonstrate to save US Fish & Wildlife’s Northeast headquarters
In lieu of passing MCAS, Gill-Montague School Committee votes on new graduation benchmark
Former Mohawk Trail ski coach, Rowe park manager sued for alleged sexual assault of former student
Greenfield looks to fill water specialist vacancies, maintain MassDEP compliance
Immigrant sanctuary, rights top of mind for group of Gill residents
Unhoused Community Committee forming in Greenfield, with Brown appointed as chair
PHOTOS: Inspiring stargazers
Fairytale creatures take the stage in ‘Shrek the Musical’ at Turners Falls High School
TURNERS FALLS — It’s better late than never for the group of student thespians portraying an ogre and his donkey sidekick, along with a plethora of fairytale creatures, in “Shrek the Musical.”
Therapeutic riding program in Bernardston seeks new host farm, horses
BERNARDSTON — Courageous Strides, a therapeutic riding program, is searching for a new host farm and horses after leasing in Bernardston for six years.
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The ills of a billion-dollar enterprise: The slow-death of the cannabis industry, and what might be done to reverse the trend
Pioneer Valley farmers sound off over ag cuts at ‘Attack on Small Farms’ rally
Hopeful buyers emerge for Magic Wings butterfly conservatory in South Deerfield
Falls Farm fined by MassDEP for erosion, wetlands issues
Franklin County officials call for National Grid investigation after February power outage
Mesa Verde to close, become food lab
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West County Notebook: March 27, 2025
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PHOTOS: Waiting for waterfowl
Greenfield couple given three years’ probation in animal cruelty case
Sports
The Real Score with Steve McKelvey: Looking at UMass pipeline to MLB front offices
As the 2025 baseball season opens, it will again reveal what is likely one of the strongest pipelines of any sport management program in the country. That pipeline, into what is one of the hardest segment of the sport industry to break into, leads to Major League Baseball’s 30 teams, and specifically into their “front office.” The McCormack Department of Sport Management will count 48 alums currently employed in the front office of MLB teams. You read that right: 48 alums.
Bulletin Board: Frontier hosting co-ed youth wrestling clinics throughout March, April and May
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Spring training in Florida: Part 1 
NCAA Div. 1 Men’s Ice Hockey: UMass to face Minnesota in first round of NCAA tournament on Thursday
NCAA Div. 3 Women’s Basketball: Smith College falls to NYU in title game, 77-49Opinion
My Turn: Nursery Rhymes for Troubled Times
Barry De Jasu: Becoming Vichy officials
Deborah Potee: Branding the proposed combined school districts
My Turn: Dems must fight fire with fire on redistricting
My Turn: Time to resist
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Business
Out with fast fashion, in with sustainability: The Sparkle Cave clothing store opens in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Rejecting fast fashion and focusing on sustainability is the ethos of a new handmade and upcycled clothing and accessories store that opened its doors to shoppers on Wednesday.
Greenfield Starbucks pours its first cup
Greenfield Starbucks provides update for opening day
A ‘grande’ opening ahead: Greenfield Starbucks to open its doors Monday
Ashfield’s historic Elmer’s Store seeing new life with opening of Wicked Good Café e-Edition
Arts & Life
Sounds Local: ‘Where have all the protest songs gone?’: Legacy of Pete Seeger concert expands, moves to Greenfield
Pete Seeger said that “the key to the future of the world is finding the optimistic stories and letting them be known.”
Speaking of Nature: Survival of the cautious?: An argument for slowing down just a little bit
Pancakes, pop culture and patriarchy: Hasty Tasty Pancake Mix inspired by ‘The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet’
Fight like a girl: Professional boxer launches women-only, all-level classes in Greenfield
‘My camera goes with me everywhere’: Regional artists featured in Deerfield Valley Art Association’s annual photography exhibitObituaries
Jason Michael Wan
3/19/1989-3/16/2025 South Deerfield, MA - We said goodbye to our beloved Jason Michael Wan, 35 years old. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, March 16th at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, from a sudd... remainder of obit for Jason Michael Wan
Warren Frank Boyden
Erving, MA - Warren Frank Boyden, 64, passed away suddenly on January 11, 2025, in Erving, Massachusetts. Born on July 16, 1960, in Conway, Massachusetts, Warren was a man of steadfast dedication and quiet strength. A graduate of Smith... remainder of obit for Warren Frank Boyden
Fred Chase II
Gill, MA - We are saddened to announce the passing of Fred O. Chase II of Gill who was surrounded by family as he left to join his late wife of 59 years, Andrea (Harris) Chase on Wednesday March 12, 2025. Fred was someone who would come... remainder of obit for Fred Chase II
Annalise R. Jacobson
Shelburne Falls, MA - Annalise (Anya) Rouleau Jacobson of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts passed away on March 19, 2025, taken from us far too soon by an unforgiving illness. Born July 23, 1986 in Belmont, Massachusetts, Anya was the fi... remainder of obit for Annalise R. Jacobson
