Greenfield resident wanted by FBI for illicit marijuana operation
Greenfield committee backs Hope Street parking lot surplus declaration
Guest columnists Jennifer Core and Claire Morenon: Immigrants — the heart of our local food system
Colrain forms hiring committee for highway superintendent
Colrain doubling special permit application fees
Former Tapestry manager to lead regional training, assistance program on overdose prevention
Sour taste as state lawmakers unpeel ‘big, beautiful bill’
Solar array proposed on Conway Road in Deerfield
$524K to fund energy-efficient upgrades at Mahar
Erving seeks state grants for Evergreen Circle at Care Drive
ERVING — The town has applied for two state grants that, combined with a recent Town Meeting appropriation, would cover most of Erving’s portion of costs related to construction of the affordable senior and multi-generational housing project called Evergreen Circle at Care Drive.
Annual DinoFest expands into Dino Trail Week
Piti Theatre Co.’s annual DinoFest is evolving into something larger this year: Dino Trail Week.
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Baystate Franklin Medical Center not at risk of closure, CFO says
With state legislation gaining traction, debate continues over how — and whether — choice should shape death
Two fundraisers emerge for Greenfield Fire captain following cancer diagnosis
Greenfield Notebook: July 7, 2025
Shelburne Falls wealth management biz to mark 100th anniversary by ringing bell at NY Stock Exchange
Three start-ups get funding boost following annual Greenfield pitch competition
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PHOTOS: One step at a time
Breaking down barriers in trade work: Collective of LGBTQ handy service workers in high demand
North Quabbin Notebook: July 10, 2025
‘Maple and Hemlock’ looks to connect attendees with the land through arts
Sports
Silver finish for West: Local stars battle in Bay State Games baseball final
MALDEN — Several area high school baseball players captured the silver medal in the 2025 Bay State Games Baseball Showcase tournament at Rotondi Field at Howard Park on Wednesday. The West team fell to Central, 10-1, in the Gold Medal game, which wrapped up competition of the three-day event.
On The Ridge with Joe Judd: The red ghost of Shelburne
117th Mass. Amateur: Booska family bonds on display at GreatHorse
Matthew Johnson dominates stroke play as 117th Mass. Amateur heads to match play at GreatHorse
Bulletin Board: Franklin Tech takes down Hopkins in Franklin Tech Girls Summer Basketball LeagueOpinion
My Turn: Thoughts on motonormativity
Even though I try to ride a bicycle as often as I can, I still suffer from motonormativity. It is something very common and mostly unnoticed. Motonormativity goes by other names such as windshield bias or car-brain. In fact, the “normative” quality of it is an indication that it is an unconscious, ingrained, perspective of people living in car-driving societies.
Bill Lafley: Questioning what makes American great
Garth Shaneyfelt: Paying the piper
George Munger: Good Samaritans, all of us
My Turn: The big beautiful bill
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
Sidehill Farm yogurt biz changes hands in Hawley
HAWLEY — After 25 years running Sidehill Farm, founders Paul Lacinski and Amy Klippenstein are moooving on.
‘We’re trying a new adventure’: International Cafe and Deli opens in South Deerfield
Aldi grocery store opens in Greenfield
Moldavite Dreams on the move: Business returning to Shelburne Falls roots
Labor of love: Born to Birth doula service settles in at Orange Innovation Centere-Edition
Arts & Life
Nature Photo Contest
Speaking of Nature: The big beautiful world —A baby nuthatch ventures out
A basic omelette: perhaps the most French of foods
Fighting back through portraiture: Greenfield exhibit raises awareness about violence against Indigenous women
Sounds Local: Shows galore planned for July 4
Obituaries
Theresa A. Cassidy
Ashfield, MA - Theresa A. (DeMarco) Cassidy, 93, of Ashfield, Mass., passed away peacefully on June 28. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, Theresa, Terry, "Treese," or Mrs. C will be missed... remainder of obit for Theresa A. Cassidy
John Nove
SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA - John Nove, 77, died peacefully at home on July 1, 2025 after a serious illness. A 16-year resident of South Deerfield, he established the Grey Seal Bindery and served as Chair of the Deerfield Historical Commission... remainder of obit for John Nove
Richard Zuron
Whately, MA - With love and sorrow, we honor the peaceful passing of Richard in his beloved Deerfield home, where he spent 65 years devoted to the life he thoughtfully built. Guided by faith, family, and his Polish heritage, Richard li... remainder of obit for Richard Zuron
Ingrid K.H. Bielunis
Hadley, MA - On June 27, 2025 we lost our Mother, Sister and Grandmother, Ingrid K.H. Bielunis after a long illness. Born in Essen, Germany on December 3, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Hugo and Anni (Siems) Radeker. She was rai... remainder of obit for Ingrid K.H. Bielunis
