Warming centers pop up amid prolonged power outage in western Franklin County

02-18-2025 6:32 PM

With a large-scale power outage continuing to impact Hawley, Charlemont, Heath, Monroe and Rowe on Tuesday, multiple communities opened up warming centers for residents and Hawley declared a state of emergency.


Familiar face takes helm: Kimball tapped to lead Gill Fire Department

02-18-2025 12:55 PM

GILL — William “Bill” Kimball is the new Gill fire chief, but he’s not a new face at the department.


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On Valentine’s Day, biz leaders share their love for Franklin County
02-14-2025 2:30 PM

GREENFIELD — With love in the air on Valentine’s Day, it was only fitting for speakers at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s breakfast to share their adoration for their jobs.

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Sounds Local: ‘Everybody likes the blues, they just don’t know it’: Tommy Castro and the Painkillers play the Shea Theater this Saturday
02-19-2025 2:26 PM

California-based blues and rock musician Tommy Castro said that his new album, “Closer to the Bone,” is the first real blues album he’s made. Considering that the guitarist, singer, and songwriter has released 16 albums in his award-winning four-decade career, this comes as somewhat of a surprise.

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Obit photo for Mary Warner Mary Warner

Sunderland, MA - Mary Elizabeth (Martin) Warner, 102, died peacefully at home on February 7, 2025. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Edward Warner Sr. and her son Richard Warner. Mary is survived by her sons Ed Jr. and his wife... remainder of obit for Mary Warner

Obit photo for John Herron John Herron

Greenfield, MA - John R. Herron, 88, of Greenfield, formerly of Leyden, died February, 2, 2025 at Regal Care Center, Greenfield. He was born on October 1, 1936 in Greenfield, MA, the son of Donald and Rita (Lawrence) Herron. John wa... remainder of obit for John Herron

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Turners Falls, MA - Robert J. Martin, 72, of Canal St. passed away Wednesday February 12, 2025, at home. He was born in Montague August 8, 1952, the son of Joseph and Vivian (Sicard) Martin Sr. Bob attended local schools and graduated f... remainder of obit for Robert J. Martin

Obit photo for Ruth M. Giard Ruth M. Giard

Colrain, MA - Ruth M. (Joy) Giard, 90, passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2025. Ruth was born in Colrain on May 30, 1934 the daughter of Jesse and Bessie (Herzig) Joy. After raising her nine children, she was employed as... remainder of obit for Ruth M. Giard

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