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My Turn: Are these the ‘King’s Pines’ or the ‘People’s Pines’?
Shelburne Falls writer explores pandemic experience in new play
It’s A Wonderful Night in Turners Falls, Millers Falls Magic take place this weekend
Greenfield Planning Board recommends nixing housing unit cap, updating ADU bylaws
Charlemont boards OK tax rate of $18.30 for FY25
Warwick Town Meeting approves seven articles in 17 minutes
WARWICK — In a speedy, 17-minute meeting on Monday night, voters approved all seven articles on the Town Meeting agenda, including amending the zoning bylaws regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs), allocating free cash for the installation of solar...
Robbers steal more than $100K from iconic ATM in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — More than $100,000 was stolen from the “ATM Tree” in the Big Y plaza early Friday morning in a robbery that Police Chief Todd Dodge said was likely not performed by amateurs.“We can expect at this point that the individuals who were...
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Robbers steal more than $100K from iconic ATM in Greenfield
Teen steals vehicle in NH, damages Kringle Candle property in Bernardston
Bulletin Board: Sixty deer checked into Franklin County check stations over weekend
DA’s office IDs two Gardner residents killed in New Salem crash
Leverett residents rap Kittredge compound plans, urge caution as negotiations for 400 homes move forward
Greenfield Historical Commission to hold demolition delay hearing for Zion Church
Editors Picks
Conversations over candy-making: Sharing beloved holiday food traditions
Photo: As darkness falls
West County Notebook: Dec. 11, 2024
North Quabbin Notebook: Dec. 10, 2024
Sports
UMass football: Coaching staff and roster update for Minutemen under new coach Joe Harasymiak
AMHERST — Wednesday marks one week as UMass football head coach for Joe Harasymiak, who replaced Don Brown and stands as the 32nd leader in program history.Harasymiak made quite the splash during his introductory press conference on Friday morning at...
Women’s hockey: Perennial power Amherst College off to unbeaten start entering winter break
Bulletin Board: Sixty deer checked into Franklin County check stations over weekend
UMass hockey: Minutemen put it all together in 4-0 shutout win against Boston University
NATIONAL CHAMPS! Amherst College men’s soccer takes down Connecticut College in PKs to claim D3 titleOpinion
My Turn: Kingdom of Trump
At the Constitutional Convention (May - September 1787), Benjamin Franklin made the following comment: “The first man we put at the helm, will be a good one. Nobody knows what sort may come after.” I seriously doubt that the founding fathers could...
Jim Bates: What would we do without plastic?
Deb Lane: Cheers to the ShelburneTown Highway Department
Todd Damon: Wants more of Trump’s America
Noel Gomez: Things the public doesn’t know
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
GCC event highlights outdoor industry jobs
GREENFIELD — Between hiking, biking, skiing and more, there is a lot of fun to be had in the great outdoors, and sometimes, you can find a career there, too. Greenfield Community College held its annual Outdoor Industry Job Fair on Thursday,...
Element Brewing Co. in Millers Falls celebrating 15 years in business
Maple Valley Creamery plans farmstand in South Deerfield
Lifelong home baker starts business, The Sourdog, in Orange
Bittersweet Bakery & Cafe in Deerfield reopens with smaller menu, renewed focus on dinnerse-Edition
Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Introducing the Birch Perch II: Making improvements to my bird observation venue
My last visit to the Thinking Chair occurred on Sunday, Oct. 20. It was a bright, sunny day and there had been a frost during the night and this produced some interesting effects on the remaining leaves down in the meadow. The following Saturday was...
She’s hooked on nature: Wendell resident celebrates beauty through rug hooking
Let’s Talk Relationships: How to handle feelings of shame: The holiday season can be a triggering time for many
Beehive drama comes to Ashfield: ‘To Serve A Hive’ will be staged at First Congregational Church, Dec. 14
Sounds Local: Community Chorus celebrates with holiday concert on Sunday: Plus, She Said transforms into Psychedelic FarmgirlsObituaries
Joseph Simkus
Port Richey, FL - Joseph Stephen Simkus Jr., 70, of Port Richey, FL passed away at home on 12/5/24. He was born in Greenfield, MA, the first son of Joseph Simkus and Doris (Schack) Simkus. He graduated from Greenfield High School i... remainder of obit for Joseph Simkus
Rosemarie Dufresne
BUCKLAND, MA - Rosemarie Dufresne, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, with her children by her side. Fondly known as Rose, she was a cornerstone of her community. Rose was passionate about sewing, quiltin... remainder of obit for Rosemarie Dufresne
Roger A. Farrington
Colrain, MA - Roger A. Farrington, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Roger was born in Colrain on Sept. 18, 1938 the son of George and Jennie (Fairbanks) Farrington. He was a graduate of Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls... remainder of obit for Roger A. Farrington
Shane E. Thayer
Northfield, MA - Shane E. Thayer, 55, of Northfield died Monday 12/2/24. He was born in Montague on February 25, 1969, the son of Paul A. Thayer and Carol (Boucher) (Thayer) Curtiss. Shane attended local schools and was a graduate of Tu... remainder of obit for Shane E. Thayer
