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Shutesbury Selectboard appoints officer-in-charge at PD; police budget inspires discussion among voters
Selectboard assistant tapped for town clerk job in Montague
Orange man arraigned in alleged stabbing
Former Greenfield High School interim principal chosen as interim superintendent
‘The Cost of Inheritance’ screening in Sunderland to mark Juneteenth
Montague Police Logs: May 11 to May 17, 2025
Lowest bid comes in at less than $6M for Deerfield’s 1888 Building project
My Turn: A Constitution, not a king
Orange Selectboard considers Lake Mattawa dock ownership fee of $100 per two years
Crisis negotiation team responds to Turners Falls apartment after reported domestic violence incident
TURNERS FALLS — Several police departments were staged outside an apartment building Monday afternoon near the corner of Turners Falls Road and Avenue C as a crisis negotiation team worked to remove a man from the building after a reported domestic violence incident.
Green River Festival to welcome 40-plus bands, bring back local beer in 39th year
GREENFIELD — There will be music, music and more music when the 39th annual Green River Festival returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds this weekend.
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Abarua’s extra-inning heroics power Turners Falls past Greenfield for 12th state softball crown (PHOTOS)
Pioneer walks off in extras to win first state baseball title, finish perfect season (PHOTOS)
No Kings: Thousands send message against Trump administration at Greenfield protest
Greenfield Police Logs: May 12 to May 18, 2025
How Pioneer baseball’s culture fueled an unbeaten season and dramatic state championship win
Adoption event to rehome 147 animals taken from Orange property proves popular
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PHOTOS: Wheeler Memorial Library in Orange kicks off Summer Reading Program
Franklin County’s YMCA Notebook: June 17, 2025
West County Notebook: June 17, 2025
Saying ‘no to authoritarianism’: Estimated 600 protesters convene for ‘No Kings Day’ in Orange
Sports
Bulletin Board: Greenfield Post 81 falls to Pittsfield, 2-0, in season opener
The Greenfield Post 81 Senior American Legion team opened its season Monday on the road against Pittsfield Post 68 and it was a pitchers’ duel at Clapp Park.
Krasco takes silver at New England Track & Field Championships
1,000 strikeouts, countless memories: Western Mass. pitching greats take their final bows
Bulletin Board: Pipione’s wins Newt Guilbault title
How Pioneer baseball’s culture fueled an unbeaten season and dramatic state championship winOpinion
My Turn: Any regrets?
Good news. Inflation is basically gone, the economy is roaring, and America is “hot” again. I know this because Donald Trump said so. And he’s a man of his word. Just ask his wives. Or bankruptcy lawyers.
Guest columnist John Berkowitz: Ukraine War — If we don’t face the music, it could blow up in our faces
Doug Selwyn: Democracy is not dead
Maura Morrison: Military parade ‘wasteful’ and ‘disruptive’
My Turn: ‘Face value’
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
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Business
Permit approved for Greenfield cat cafe
GREENFIELD — The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit allowing applicant Cameron Ward to open Camelot Cafe, believed to be the first cat cafe in western Massachusetts, Thursday evening.
Racial justice group raising money to support Mohawk Falafel and Shawarma owner
New Angel’s Edge Barbershop in Greenfield pays homage to late loved ones
Small businesses air complaints to Mass. lawmakers
Real Estate Transactions, May 30, 2025
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Arts & Life
Something red for Juneteenth: ‘The backbone of Juneteenth festivities has always been the table’
Thursday is June 19, also known as Juneteenth, Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Manumission Day.
‘Meant to only last the summer’: Amherst artist’s wheatpaste murals among those now decorating Montague
Valley Bounty: New farm with an old-fashioned feel: Moody Family Farm in Bernardston opens their farm stand this month
Move over, Dr. Dolittle: Belchertown resident shares her menagerie and helps heal animals
Catharsis meets comedy: ‘Customers From Hell’ show will premiere at the Shea Theater on Sunday, June 15Obituaries
John Tomasetti
Shutesbury, MA - There are lots of tears in the valley, for John Tomasetti died on June 6 in Springfield, Mass. Mr. T was known by this moniker by many of his students, a reference to the burly television character on the "A Team." The ... remainder of obit for John Tomasetti
Andrew Vivier
Turners Falls, MA - Andrew (Andy) T. Vivier, beloved father, son, brother, and friend, born November 7, 1959, passed away in the company of his loved ones on June 3, 2025 after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Andy faced his il... remainder of obit for Andrew Vivier
Louis J. DeNofrio
Lake Worth, FL - Louis J. DeNofrio, 94, of Lake Worth, Florida, formerly of Greenfield, Massachusetts, died Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Baptist Health Bethesda Hospital East in Boynton Beach, Florida. Louis was born in Greenfield, Massach... remainder of obit for Louis J. DeNofrio
William C. Blanker
William C. "Bill" Blanker Greenfield, MA - William C. "Bill" Blanker, 97, of 72 Meadow Wood Drive, Greenfield and of Stowe, VT, died Wednesday (6-11-25) at home. He was born in Greenfield on May 4, 1928, the son of Rudolph H. and Matild... remainder of obit for William C. Blanker
