Residents’ reactions: Harris backers down but not shocked; Trump fans see brighter days
The 2024 presidential election proved to be a decisive one for Republican Donald Trump, with the former president claiming victory the morning after the election after winning key battleground states such as Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.In...
Technician shortage stymies heating repair companies in Pioneer Valley
This is a busy time of year for heating professionals and a technician shortage has resulted in companies having to prioritize their existing clients when it comes to servicing furnaces and heat pumps.The industry-wide scarcity has not spared Franklin...
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HS Roundup: Frontier volleyball advances to Div. 4 quarterfinals following 3-1 victory over Rockland
SOUTH DEERFIELD — The Frontier girls volleyball team had to reset after the opening set of its MIAA Div. 4 Round of 16 contest against Rockland on Wednesday. The sixth-seeded Redhawks led 21-13 in the opening set but the 11th-seeded Bulldogs didn’t go...
Opinion
Ken Kruk: A Halloween morning disgrace
As an Athol resident, I was not impressed by what I saw on Halloween morning. Businesses and people disgusted. Halloween is for young children and comes once a year. This is their day. But when you have a group of people coming to Athol center...
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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
‘A perfect place’ to experience nature: Work underway at Hinata Retreat in Charlemont
CHARLEMONT — With the property at 133 Warfield Road officially in hand, work is now underway on the Hinata Retreat.Jen and Jeff Neilsen closed on the 473-acre property on Oct. 29. They plan to revitalize the Warfield House Inn and construct 30,...
Arts & Life
‘Eating in Leverett’ for 250 years: New cookbook is a lasting memento of town’s major birthday
The town of Leverett is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year. The festivities have included a cake-filled birthday party in March, a plant walk, an antique vehicle and equipment show, a quilt show, a July 4 parade and barbecue, and much...
Obituaries
Forest (Tootie) Sears Danielson, CT - Forest (Creek) Sears, 96 died on September 30, 2024. She was born on July 18, 1928 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She was the only daughter of Floyd and Floss (Chandler) Creek and was predeceased by her ... remainder of obit for Forest Sears
William "Bill" Canon, Jr. Greenfield, MA - William "Bill" Canon Jr., 84, passed away on November 4, 2024. The son of William and Elizabeth (Dermody) Canon, he was born in New York City then moved to Greenfield when he was 4 years old wh... remainder of obit for William Canon Jr.
Robert Beck, Sr. Lake Pleasant, MA - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Beck Sr., better known as Bob, on Tuesday, October 29th, after a brief stay at Elaine Manor in Hadley Ma. Bob was born on October 27, 1... remainder of obit for Robert Beck Sr.
Shrewsbury, MA - Ronald "Ron" Korzon of Shrewsbury, Ma, age 70, passed away at home on October 31, 2024, after a period of declining health, with his loving wife and cherished son by his side. Ron was born in Greenfield, Ma to Walter a... remainder of obit for Ronald Korzon