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‘A pope of hope’: Local Catholic community remembers Pope Francis
Give Back to the Land Day raising money for local conservation efforts
Local protests against Trump administration continue as part of 50501 movement
Greenfield theater collecting donations for victims of California wildfires
Earth Day event coming to Fisher Hill Elementary School in Orange
‘Acres of Clams’ screenings in Greenfield, Belchertown to showcase nuclear power opposition
Ashfield voters to consider debt exclusion for retaining wall fixes, series of advisory questions
Colrain preps $5.29M budget with increases for Highway Department, legal fees
Guest columnist Ben Grosscup: Anti-Trump resistance can’t be ‘hands off’ on militarism
PHOTOS: Greenfield celebrates Earth Day with parade, festivities
Robot does the recycling work: UMass grads show off their AI-powered robotic trash sorter
AMHERST — Peanut butter jars, takeout containers and soft plastic wrap often end up in the recycling bin, contaminating viable plastic, cardboard and paper for recycling and resulting in more garbage in landfills.
South County Notebook: April 22, 2025
Greenfield Notebook: April 22, 2025
PHOTOS: Ready Readers
Two men sentenced in case of 2023 stabbing in Orange, pursuitSports
HS Roundup: Mohawk Trail softball earns first win of the season following 16-4 victory over Mahar
BUCKLAND — After four losses to open the year, the Mohawk Trail softball team went into Monday’s game against Mahar looking to gain some confidence.
Weekend roundup: Caleb Thomas tosses gem in Greenfield’s 4-0 win over Frontier; plus GMLB opening day results
UMass football: Minutemen cap successful camp with annual Spring Game at McGuirk
HS Roundup: Frontier girls tennis wins fourth in a row following 4-1 victory over Lee
Youth seasons getting underway as Greenfield Minor League Baseball opening day parade kicks off SaturdayOpinion
My Turn: Human kindness radiates from the inside out
During these times of political, economic, and climate turbulence, anger and alarm surge and tensions run high. In responding to our poly-crisis situation, we quickly assign blame. However, pointing the finger at Washington, D.C. and shouting “Tyranny!” is ideally balanced with uprooting the tyranny we may unknowingly carry within ourselves.
My Turn: The elephant in the room — nuclear weapons
Danielle Miller: Will never regret vote for Trump
Letter: Tim Hilchey- the Positive Alternative to Partisanship
Kim George: A heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers
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
Fascinated by the seemingly infinite uses of eggs: Creamed eggs are an easy and delicious post-Easter nursery food
The headlines last week were dire. Egg prices had reached an all-time high, just in time for Easter.
From corsets to Spanx: Historic Deerfield opens the season with ‘Body by Design: Fashionable Silhouettes from the Ideal to the Real,’ May 3
Bach and better than ever: UMass Amherst biennial Bach Fest returns April 25-27 with a multitude of concerts and symposia
Squarely a good time: There’s a resurgence of square dancing in the hilltowns
Practical skills and spiritual nourishment: Seeds of Solidarity Farm and Education Center offers workshopsObituaries
David Martin
North Fort Myers, FL - David Russell Martin, born 5/9/1938 to Leslie and Ruth( Mayer) Martin in Greenfield, MA. Passed away on April 11, 2025. David was brought up in Northfield, MA, where he always said he had one of the best child... remainder of obit for David Martin
Edward Racz Jr.
Edward Racz, Jr. Bethlehem, PA - Edward Racz, Jr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on April 16, 2025, in Bethlehem, PA, with his loving wife by his side. Born on October 23, 1948, in Germany, he was the ... remainder of obit for Edward Racz Jr.
Dale A. Berry
Greenfield, MA - Dale A Berry, 82 passed on February 27th 2025 of an illness at Baystate Franklin hospital. To view Dale's Online Tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.csnh.com. logo ... remainder of obit for Dale A. Berry
Susan Lee Haff
Williamstown, MA - Susan Lee Haff (Markham), 85, died at home after a short battle with cancer, cared for in her final months by her children and daughter-in-law. She was born in Fort Edward, NY on February 12, 1940 to Charles and Blanc... remainder of obit for Susan Lee Haff
