Advocates say state’s Health Incentives Program ‘more important than ever’

02-28-2025 5:11 PM

ORANGE – As advocates prepare to head to the State House for March 13’s Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) Advocacy Day, at least one local store has seen the community fill the gaps left by December’s 50%, at minimum, reduction to the program.


Carnegie Library opens local history room in Turners Falls

02-28-2025 4:06 PM

TURNERS FALLS — After a decade of use as a staff office, the Carnegie Library in Turners Falls has opened the Local History Room to the public for a study and local history research space.


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Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Spring training’s return a sight for sore eyes
02-28-2025 1:14 PM

Good morning!Interstate driving isn’t what it used to be. There was a time when the next Dunkin’ Donuts past Richmond wasn’t until Jacksonville, when Jesus and country music dominated the airwaves and brake lights were the first warning of trouble ahead.

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Kate Clayton Jones: Walk like a penguin and stay safe on the ice
02-28-2025 7:01 AM

The birds are chirping, the sugarhouses are open, and warmer temperatures will melt some of the ice that is currently covering our sidewalks, but overnight temperatures will create patches of dangerous black ice, so I wanted to put out there that walking will be dangerous for a little while longer. I’ve been hearing sad tales of broken hips, concussions, bruises and frustration.

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‘It’s not a good recipe’: Local businesses bracing for steel, aluminum tariffs
02-27-2025 10:17 AM

Experts predict the steel and aluminum tariffs set to go into effect March 12 will have a negative trickle-down effect, and local businesses are bracing for the impact the Trump administration’s move could have on their bottom line.

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Turners Falls , MA - Carol Ann Campbell, 86, a resident of the Turners Falls village of the Town of Montague, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday February 11, 2025, at the Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility, 130 Colrain Road, Greenfie... remainder of obit for Carol A. Campbell

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Chula Vista, CA - David Mitchell Scott passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. He was born on April 4, 1937 at the Franklin County hospital in Massachusetts. The oldest of six siblings, David grew up in Northfield, MA, with his brothe... remainder of obit for David Mitchell Scott

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Bernardston, MA - Angela Skiathitis, age 69, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 in Athol MA. She was the beloved daughter of the late Helen (Skiathitis) Banach, Charles Skiathitis and step-father Edward Banach. Born on November 3, 19... remainder of obit for Angela Skiathitis

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Greenfield, MA - Tamara "Tammy" Kathryn Kais (Wojick), 86, formerly of Greenfield, MA, originally from New Jersey passed away peacefully on 2/18/2025. Tammy was born in NJ on 11/1/38 to Tom and Kay (Ziegler) Wojick. Tammy and her brother... remainder of obit for Tamara Kais

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