Franklin County’s YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day
Beacon Hill Roll Call: April 14 to April 18, 2025
Pioneer Valley Symphony to end 86th season by bringing together choruses, orchestras and guest soloists
The World Keeps Turning: Trump’s royal ‘reign of fear’
Deerfield Town Meeting to vote on $19.7M budget
Greenfield plans to declare Hope Street lot surplus, sell it to housing developer
The Academy at Charlemont among 148 teams, sole Massachusetts school, in national quiz bowl finals
Lesbian bar opens in Greenfield: Last Ditch is the new space for the Valley’s queer community
Western Massachusetts has a new lesbian bar and performance venue.
Living and breathing democracy: Smithsonian museum sets up traveling exhibit inside the Mohawk Trail Regional School library
Democracy is alive at the Mohawk Trail Regional School.
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Sheila Gilmour resigns from Greenfield City Council
As Shady Glen Diner awaits buyer, current owner extends hours, shores up staffing
Four-family house on Greenfield’s Devens Street damaged in blaze
U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern announces death of daughter, Molly, who battled cancer
Man suffers minor injuries in Bernardston motorcycle crash
Real Estate Transactions: April 25, 2025
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PHOTOS: Testing their skills
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Her time in the spotlight: Amherst artist turns 90 and has first-ever public exhibit
Part 4: Enough Abuse shares series of tips for National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Sports
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: There might just be hope at McGuirk this fall
Good morning!On the 250th anniversary of the shot heard round the world, the UMass Minutemen skirmished under new field commander Joe Harasymiak at McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
Montague’s Michael Keebler reflects on Boston Marathon after finishing as top Franklin County runner
HS Roundup: Frontier boys volleyball holds off Belchertown rally for five-set win (PHOTOS)
Baseball: Frontier’s Joey Hutkoski gives up just one hit as Redhawks knock off Greenfield, 6-0 (PHOTOS)
UMass basketball: Minutemen land UMBC guard Marcus Banks Jr.Opinion
Thomas Wolslegel: Threats to library funding should not be tolerated
I am extremely grateful and appreciative of the Massachusetts Library System. My wife and I are retired and therefore now have the time to explore the many benefits it offers. We are shocked to hear that federal funding is now in question. What an absurd situation but symptomatic of the chaotic times we’re trying our best to get through. What helps us stay sane in insane times are the books, movies and music available to us thanks to the library. The idea that this is threatened along with all the other valuable services the library provides the community is just another example of the constant attacks on American ideals that are in the news daily. This should not be tolerated and I expect our elected officials to fight to secure federal funding for all libraries.
Dr. Kate Clayton-Jones: Support home care for elders
Shirley Majewski: Wolfram stands behind well-being of Deerfield residents
Jon Oltman: Tim Hilchey for Deerfield
Nancy Hazard: Have you sent Trump a message?
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Business
As Shady Glen Diner awaits buyer, current owner extends hours, shores up staffing
TURNERS FALLS — Last June, the Shady Glen Diner at 7 Avenue A was put up for sale. Nine months later, a buyer still has not been found, but owner Charles Garbiel has extended the diner’s hours and expects to play the long game.
Expanding child care options: Hilltown Children’s Center opens in Shelburne
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
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Arts & Life
The bomb that never dropped: New book details how Massachusetts planned during the Cold War
Northampton author Joshua Shanley says he gets a scary feeling when entering some of the defunct Cold War buildings still standing across Massachusetts.
The proof is in the soil: Shelburne resident shares principles of biodynamic farming
Faith Matters: You are what you do: When people show you who they are, believe them
Sounds Local: ‘We are all aboard a train of hope’: Oen Kennedy and Fiery Hope Chorus join forces for an inspiring performance this weekend
Speaking of Nature: Fascinated by ferns: Ferns figured out how to say goodbye to the aquatic environment hundreds of millions of years agoObituaries
Jeannette H. Gallagher
TURNERS FALLS, MA - Jeannette H. Gallagher (3-10-1957 ~ 4-10-25) is survived by her sons Jason and Oengus, her daughter Marjorie, and husband Casey as well as her mother Jeannette (Hansen), her father John (Hansen), a sister Martha and ... remainder of obit for Jeannette H. Gallagher
Marilyn Christian
Greenfield, MA - Marilyn Ann Castagnello was born in Yonkers, New York in 1936, where she was raised by her Italian father and Irish mother. As a child, she was known to be a good student and a fast runner, perhaps inspired by the boy i... remainder of obit for Marilyn Christian
Marilyn Currier
Greenfield, MA - Marilyn Currier, 76, of Wildwood Ave died Wednesday 4/23/25 at the Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield. She was born on January 4, 1949, the youngest daughter of Eugene and Evelyn (Babineau) Currier. She... remainder of obit for Marilyn Currier
Barbara Atamaniuk
Greenfield, MA - Barbara Ann Atamaniuk, 71, of Hatchery Road, a lifelong resident of Franklin County, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, April 22, 2025 at Charlene Manor in Greenfield with her family at her side following a lengthy ... remainder of obit for Barbara Atamaniuk
