Report: Montague Police internal affairs investigation ‘biased’
Greenfield City Council passes ‘sanctuary city’ resolution for trans, gender-diverse people
Steering committee recommends single-campus model for Mohawk Trail, Hawlemont districts
Greenfield City Council approves $354K to settle ‘home equity theft’ lawsuit
Easter egg hunts, festivities abound in Franklin County, North Quabbin
Sunderland police chief’s contract extended for three more years
My Turn: Let wildlife roam — An important new wildlife bill can help reconnect critical habitat
Real Estate Transactions: April 18, 2025
Greenfield native Sam Calagione, founder of Dogfish Head Brewery, to throw out first pitch at Fenway Park on Friday
$85K in grant money to support water use study, purchase of leak detection equipment
The Greenfield-based Franklin Regional Council of Governments and the Mass Rural Water Association in Northfield have been awarded a total of $85,419 as part of the state’s inaugural Drought Resiliency and Water Efficiency Grant Program.
Expanding child care options: Hilltown Children’s Center opens in Shelburne
SHELBURNE — The newly opened Hilltown Children’s Center has a mission: building a foundation of self-confidence, individualism and fun for children, while expanding the child care options available in Franklin County.
Business Briefs: April 18, 2025
PHOTO: Steeple chase
Greenfield Notebook: April 17, 2025
Montague and Erving Notebook: April 18, 2025Sports
HS Roundup: Greenfield softball scores 11 runs in second inning to defeat Frontier, 16-4
GREENFIELD — The Greenfield softball team hasn’t lost often in recent years, never mind twice in a row.
UMass basketball: Transfers Dimitri Clerc and Charles Outlaw to join Minutemen
HS Roundup: Athol, Mahar and Pioneer compete on the track (PHOTOS)
HS Hockey: Greenfield senior Jake Jurek, head coach Adam Bouchard honored with Bessone Awards
HS Roundup: Athol baseball’s bats get rolling in 19-5 win over Turners Falls (PHOTOS)Opinion
Guest columnist William Lambers: Easter baskets can save lives far away
The joy of finding an Easter basket filled with food and gifts is something you never forget. Even greater is the feeling of giving an Easter basket of food to someone in need. This has been a great tradition for many years.
Martin Dagoberto Lydgate Driggs: Defending a cornerstone of American democracy
Jim Bates: The gift that keeps on giving
My Turn: Raise every voice, every heart
My Turn: Call us Cinderella Town
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Business
Northfield’s Wild Geese Decluttering helps clients achieve comfort through organization
NORTHFIELD — Home organization can feel like a daunting task, especially after years of collecting items.
Cooking up an expansion: Cocina Lupita eyes second location in Turners Falls
Incandescent Brewing now open in Bernardston
Creating a ‘mecca of local art’: JJ White opening Art Deviation Gallery & Store in Greenfield
Out with fast fashion, in with sustainability: The Sparkle Cave clothing store opens in Greenfielde-Edition
Arts & Life
Sounds Local: Cover bands abound at the Shea: Big Yellow Taxi will perform much of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Ladies of the Canyon’ this Saturday
When it comes to tribute bands, music fans have rather mixed feelings. But love ‘em or hate ‘em, they play a prominent role on the music scene and a number of these bands have shows coming up in the area in the near future.
Speaking of Nature: A surprise in my maple tree: Porcupines just want to find something tasty to eat and be left alone
Little pillows of golden goodness: The beignet recipe of your dreams, courtesy of our beloved local Wells Provisions
The cost of addiction: New novel draws on Valley backdrop to explore how substance use upends people’s lives
Young filmmaker makes his debut: 16-year-old director and writer to screen his film at Greenfield Garden CinemasObituaries
Evelyn Prucnal
Westminster, MD - Evelyn Marion Prucnal (née Kacinski), 94, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on April 10, 2025, in Westminster, MD, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She spent her final days in the comfort of home... remainder of obit for Evelyn Prucnal
James K. Allyn
CONWAY, MA - James K. Allyn, 75, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, April 10, 2025. He grew up in Holyoke and has lived in Conway for the past 30 years. Visiting hours will be Monday, April 21, 2025 At AHEARN FUNERAL HOME, 783 Bridge Rd.,... remainder of obit for James K. Allyn
Richard C. Hoyt
Lubec, ME - The loving family of Richard C. (Dick) Hoyt is sad to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Dick was born on April 11, 1938, to Richard W. Hoyt and Barbara E. (Betty) Collins Ho... remainder of obit for Richard C. Hoyt
Patrick T. Collins
Greenfield, MA - On Thursday, April 10, 2025, our beloved husband, father, Grampy, brother and uncle Patrick T. Collins passed away after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Patrick (Pat) was born on February 19, 1960, in New Bri... remainder of obit for Patrick T. Collins
