Residents opposing Deerfield dog shelter gain attorney as public hearing is continued
‘We’re one planet’: Greenfield’s Earth Day celebration expanding with parade
Whately cyclist struck by vehicle in Deerfield
‘An art form anyone can do’: Ashfield workshop celebrates Ukrainian tradition of pysanky
250 years later, Colrain to celebrate ties to Revolutionary War this weekend
Nominations sought for Person of the Year, Young Community Leader awards
Beacon Hill Roll Call: April 7 to April 11, 2025
Columnist Jon Huer: How dirty is our money? Very dirty
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce breakfast explores AI
GREENFIELD — Attendees of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s “AIming for the Future Chamber Breakfast” on Friday got a crash course in how artificial intelligence can benefit businesses, and the pros and cons of AI as technology evolves.
From corsets to Spanx: Historic Deerfield opens the season with ‘Body by Design: Fashionable Silhouettes from the Ideal to the Real,’ May 3
There’s no need to don your corset or three-piece suit for Historic Deerfield’s opening exhibition this season.
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Report: Montague Police internal affairs investigation ‘biased’
Laid-off Kennametal employees ponder what’s next
Greenfield native Sam Calagione, founder of Dogfish Head Brewery, to throw out first pitch at Fenway Park on Friday
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Springfield man held without bail in case of September foot pursuit in Greenfield
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Pioneer Valley Regional School Honor Roll, Third Quarter
Squarely a good time: There’s a resurgence of square dancing in the hilltowns
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Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: A Monday trip to Sortino Field
Good morning!When Deerfield Academy headmaster Frank L. Boyden was in his 80s, a photographer spotted him picking up a crumpled piece of paper that had been dropped on the sidewalk. The iconic photo symbolized the nature of the man who’d transformed a small school with 15 students in 1902 into one of the country’s top prep schools.
UMass football: Minutemen wrap up spring practice, turn focus to Spring Game Saturday
HS Roundup: Greenfield softball scores 11 runs in second inning to defeat Frontier, 16-4
UMass basketball: Transfers Dimitri Clerc and Charles Outlaw to join Minutemen
Greenfield native Sam Calagione, founder of Dogfish Head Brewery, to throw out first pitch at Fenway Park on FridayOpinion
My Turn: We are DEI
It’s not a department that the federal government is in control of. It’s a way of life, a philosophy ingrained into our actions, behaviors and everyday lives. We practice DEI with no need of governance or directive. It is us and we are it.
Julie Cavacco: Hilchey for Deerfield Selectboard
Lew La Chance: Consider Easter services
Marilyn Pelis: Activities vary at senior centers
My Turn: Let wildlife roam — An important new wildlife bill can help reconnect critical habitat
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
Expanding child care options: Hilltown Children’s Center opens in Shelburne
SHELBURNE — The newly opened Hilltown Children’s Center has a mission: building a foundation of self-confidence, individualism and fun for children, while expanding the child care options available in Franklin County.
Northfield’s Wild Geese Decluttering helps clients achieve comfort through organization
Cooking up an expansion: Cocina Lupita eyes second location in Turners Falls
Incandescent Brewing now open in Bernardston
Creating a ‘mecca of local art’: JJ White opening Art Deviation Gallery & Store in Greenfielde-Edition
Arts & Life
Bach and better than ever: UMass Amherst biennial Bach Fest returns April 25-27 with a multitude of concerts and symposia
An Amherst festival dedicated to a famous Baroque composer is coming … Bach.
Practical skills and spiritual nourishment: Seeds of Solidarity Farm and Education Center offers workshops
Valley Bounty: Keeping that farming romance alive: Cara and Michael Zueger run Free Living Farm in Petersham
Sounds Local: Cover bands abound at the Shea: Big Yellow Taxi will perform much of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Ladies of the Canyon’ this Saturday
Speaking of Nature: A surprise in my maple tree: Porcupines just want to find something tasty to eat and be left aloneObituaries
Evelyn Prucnal
Westminster, MD - Evelyn Marion Prucnal (née Kacinski), 94, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on April 10, 2025, in Westminster, MD, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She spent her final days in the comfort of home... remainder of obit for Evelyn Prucnal
James K. Allyn
CONWAY, MA - James K. Allyn, 75, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, April 10, 2025. He grew up in Holyoke and has lived in Conway for the past 30 years. Visiting hours will be Monday, April 21, 2025 At AHEARN FUNERAL HOME, 783 Bridge Rd.,... remainder of obit for James K. Allyn
Richard C. Hoyt
Lubec, ME - The loving family of Richard C. (Dick) Hoyt is sad to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Dick was born on April 11, 1938, to Richard W. Hoyt and Barbara E. (Betty) Collins Ho... remainder of obit for Richard C. Hoyt
Patrick T. Collins
Greenfield, MA - On Thursday, April 10, 2025, our beloved husband, father, Grampy, brother and uncle Patrick T. Collins passed away after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Patrick (Pat) was born on February 19, 1960, in New Bri... remainder of obit for Patrick T. Collins
