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Rafters rescued from Deerfield River in Charlemont
CHARLEMONT — No one was injured when two rafters got stranded while fishing along the Deerfield River and needed to be assisted by first responders Friday morning.

Nationwide, beekeepers report loss of 1.6M colonies in 10 months
Across the United States, beekeepers are facing their greatest crisis in decades, with more than 1 million colonies reported lost in the last 10 months.
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Sports

Bulletin Board: Pipione’s earns Newt Guilbault win
Spencer Towne struck out nine and knocked two hits, Madden Coates tallied two hits while Travis Williams pitched in Pipione’s Sport Shop’s 6-5 win over St. Stan’s in a Newt Guilbault contest Friday.

Opinion

Kathy Sylvester: Tim Hilchey known for dependable leadership
I am writing to express my full support for the re-election of Tim Hilchey to the DeerfieldSelectboard. As a former chair of the Community Preservation Committee and the Conservation Commission and a member of the Selectboard for the last three years, Tim has shown steady leadership, a deep commitment to our community and a genuine willingness to listen and act on the concerns of residents.





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

$200K grant fuels expansion at Radial Dynamics in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Radial Dynamics, a Greenfield hydraulic engineering company, will steer its way into the future with its new high-tech manufacturing equipment, including a robotic arm that was purchased with the help of a $200,000 grant.


Arts & Life

Fun Fest to showcase day of music in Turners Falls on May 10
TURNERS FALLS — The 7th annual Música Franklin “Fun Fest” is returning to Unity Park in Turners Falls on Saturday, May 10 for a free, family-friendly day of music and activities, with students getting the chance to showcase their year of musical growth.
Obituaries

Brooktondale, NY - Fredric Winthrop Scott Ithaca, NY Dr. Fredric Winthrop Scott, 89, passed away April 24, 2025, peacefully at his home in Brooktondale, NY. Born in Greenfield, MA, Fred was the son of Clifton and Mildred Scott an... remainder of obit for Fredric Scott

Greenfield, MA - Steven M. Chase, 73, of Colrain Road passed away Monday April 28, 2025, at home. He was born in Haverhill NH on August 29, 1951, the son of Robert and Noreen (Stimson) Chase. Steve grew up in Woodsville NH attending loc... remainder of obit for Steven M. Chase

Bernardston, MA - Salvatore "Sal/Santa" Francis Arnone, 85, of Bernardston, passed away surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, 04/29/2025 after a tough battle with cancer. He was born in Enfield, CT on January 3, 1940, the son of the ... remainder of obit for Salvatore Francis Arnone

Lt. Michael R. Hyytinen Pima, AZ - On March 22, 2025, Lt. Michael R. Hyytinen, United States Navy, Retired, decided today was the day to walk the wind. Michael was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on December 3, 1942, to his parents Rei... remainder of obit for Michael R. Hyytinen