Two housing development plans emerge for Leverett/Amherst Kittredge estate
LEVERETT — Late Yankee Candle founder Michael J. Kittredge II’s sprawling 60-acre estate could be in line for a $200 million development, featuring 400 owner-occupied homes for people 55 and over, with one-quarter of these homes deemed...
Counting continues: Mail-in votes tabulated at Greenfield City Hall
GREENFIELD — Though the average resident’s experience with Election Day ends once their ballot is entered into the electronic tabulator or old-fashioned ballot box, for municipal clerks and their staff, it’s not over yet.City Clerk Kathy Scott and...
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Field hockey: Uxbridge knocks off Frontier, 5-0, in Div. 4 semifinals (PHOTOS)
AGAWAM — The three-time defending MIAA Div. 4 field hockey state champions weren’t ready to relinquish their crown on Tuesday. Fourth-seeded Frontier took on top-seeded Uxbridge in the Div. 4 semifinals at Agawam High School and the Spartans quickly...
Opinion
Bobby C. Campbell: Looking out for our younger generation
I’m writing this letter because I’m very worried about the younger generation who have seen hatred and very little leadership from a group of older people acting like immature babies themselves, which means they can’t lead by example and mentor these...
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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
Local restaurant owners reflect on ‘really important conversation’ started by defeated ballot question
Bar and restaurant owners in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region are generally pleased after roughly 64% of Massachusetts voters rejected ballot Question 5 on Tuesday, a measure that would have gradually increased how much employers must pay...
Arts & Life
Sounds Local: New tunes to add to your playlist
November is typically one of the quieter months for live music, so it seemed like a good time to catch up on some new music. All of the music I mention below is available on all major streaming platforms, so you might want to add these to your...
Obituaries
WHATELY, MA - Anthony Barschenski, 76, of Whately, died Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center after a long illness. He was born on August 15, 1948 in Sunderland, MA to the late Anthony J and Lucy (Bielecki) Barschenski.... remainder of obit for Anthony Barschenski
Turners Falls, MA - Joyce M. Mankowsky, 91, of Turners Falls, MA passed away Thursday November 7th 2024, while on hospice at Charlene Manor in Greenfield. She will forever be in the hearts of her family who loved and cherished her d... remainder of obit for Joyce M. Mankowsky
Rosamond M. "Robin" Stone Greenfield, MA - Rosamond (Robin) May Stone Robin Stone, age 85, passed away in the early hours of November 6, 2024, after a rapid decline in her health. Family members were able to gather around her bedside i... remainder of obit for Rosamond M. Stone
Greenfield, MA - Trevor Bross, 54, passed away suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Greenfield, on Oct. 15 with his wife, Christine, at his side. Trevor was born in Bloomington, Ind., on March 1, 1970 to John and Karen Bross. J... remainder of obit for Trevor Bross