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Local proponents of medical aid in dying hopeful long-discussed legislation may pass
My Turn: Let’s stand together for the valley you love
Local films ‘Sheepdog’ and ‘Far Out’ head to Hollywood
Will early start on Beacon Hill bode well for aid in dying bill?
Greenfield fireworks fundraisers abound in months ahead
Ninth annual TRIAD Hams for Seniors drive sets goal of 400 hams
North Congregational Church in New Salem has new interim pastor
Local ‘Hands Off!’ standouts planned as part of national effort
Political analyst to discuss Middle East, new book in western Mass talks
Proposed ordinance would make Greenfield a ‘sanctuary city’ for trans, gender-diverse people
GREENFIELD — An ordinance that was originally introduced by resident Trystan Greist as a resolution would designate Greenfield as a “sanctuary city” for transgender and “gender-diverse” people in anticipation of federal rollbacks on rights for the LGBTQ community.
Incandescent Brewing now open in Bernardston
BERNARDSTON — Beers are back in town.
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Two arrested on drug trafficking charges in Greenfield
Four Red Fire Farm workers arrested as part of ICE operation in Springfield
Berkshire DA says no crime occurred in student-officer relationship at Mohawk Trail
Greenfield seeks renewal of Slum and Blight designation to bring in funds for infrastructure
Franklin County Technical School seniors get to try underwater welding
The ills of a billion-dollar enterprise: The slow-death of the cannabis industry, and what might be done to reverse the trend
Editors Picks
PHOTOS: Pup-powered travel
Greenfield Notebook: April 2, 2025
Sounds Local: A legend pays tribute to an icon: Seven-time Grammy-nominated Joan Osborne brings Bob Dylan repertoire to Shea Theater
South County Notebook: April 2, 2025
Sports
Amherst’s Ryan Leonard makes NHL debut for Washington Capitals in 4-3 win over Bruins in Boston
Amherst native and former Boston College hockey star Ryan Leonard helped the Washington Capitals defeat the lowly Boston Bruins, 4-3, during his NHL debut Tuesday night at the TD Garden.
HS Roundup: Franklin Tech baseball beats Turners, 8-7, in extras (PHOTOS)
UMass hockey: Carvel reflects on Minutemen’s successful 2024-25 season
UMass basketball coach Frank Martin reflects on disappointing season: ‘I obviously didn’t do a very good job doing my job’
HS Roundup: Ethan Mauthe’s three-run homer helps Pioneer baseball knock off Hopkins, 8-5, in openerOpinion
My Turn: Ukraine — Prepared to fight but ready for peace
Allison van der Velden: What would Medicaid cuts look like in Franklin County?
Ava Gips: Join national day of protest on April 5
From Global to Local: Resistance is alive and well
Pushback: The growing crowd next door
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
Creating a ‘mecca of local art’: JJ White opening Art Deviation Gallery & Store in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — The soon-to-open storefront at 365 Main St. will not be the first Art Deviation Gallery & Store that Greenfield resident JJ White has owned, but it will differ from the one that operated briefly in South Deerfield in 2020.
Out with fast fashion, in with sustainability: The Sparkle Cave clothing store opens in Greenfield
Greenfield Starbucks pours its first cup
Greenfield Starbucks provides update for opening day
A ‘grande’ opening ahead: Greenfield Starbucks to open its doors Monday
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Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Stinky signs of spring: Skunk cabbage is eye candy after months of winter landscape
March Madness is a term that has been assigned to the sport of college basketball. The idea is that a huge tournament creates a frenzied “madness” of athletic exuberance as different teams from across the country compete in a clash of collegiate contenders to see who will be crowned as champion. There are brackets, debates and wagers involved and everyone seems to have a good time.
For the love of peanut butter: April 2 is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Women’s history told through clothing: Shelburne Falls Area Women’s Club to host ‘Real Clothes, Real Lives: 200 Years of What Women Wore’ author, April 9
Valley Bounty: And on that farm she had a bit of everything: Little Brook Farm in Sunderland is a labor of love for farmer Kristen Whittle
Record-breaking athlete turned renowned artist: Peter Ruhf, whose work is on display at Greenfield’s TEOLOS gallery, was once a boomerang championObituaries
Riitta LeMay
Greenfield, MA - Riitta (Kautiainen) LeMay, 81, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025. Born in Finland, her parents were Frans and Hellini Kautiainen. Her family she leaves behind include her daughters; Karen LeMay of Sunderland... remainder of obit for Riitta LeMay
William Richard Sweeney
Shelburne Falls, MA - It is with heavy hearts that we advise of the passing of William Richard Sweeney Jr. on March 12, 2025, at the age of 92 in Bennington, VT. A beloved husband, father, educator, and community leader affectionately k... remainder of obit for William Richard Sweeney
Russell Newton
Keene, NH - Russell F. Newton, 81, of Keene NH, formerly of Northfield, MA, passed away on March 31, 2025, at Langdon Place of Keene. He was born in Greenfield, MA on December 2, 1943, the son of Wallace F. and Estelle J. (Foster) Newto... remainder of obit for Russell Newton
Carole Lyman
Erving, MA - God called Carole Ann Holmes Lyman to her eternal home on March 26, 2025. She had been cared for by her loving family. Mrs. Lyman was born in Lancaster, NH on October 11, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Althea and Ray... remainder of obit for Carole Lyman
