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UMass hockey: Minutemen grab huge road win at UMass-Lowell, Greg Carvel becomes winningest coach in program history
Franklin Tech’s Mia Marigliano wins 132-pound title at MIAA Girls All-State Wrestling Championships
Friends of the Wendell Free Library to fund play structure
Healey signs shelter reform, funding bill
‘We need to lead with hope and spirit’: Activist shares her vision of social change
Advocates say state’s Health Incentives Program ‘more important than ever’
Board to vote on New Salem museum plan
Carnegie Library opens local history room in Turners Falls
Board revokes store’s tobacco license in Greenfield
New West County Senior Services District shapes $299K budget
SHELBURNE FALLS — In preparation for the July 1 launch date of the new West County Senior Services District, the board of managers has drafted a $299,067 budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
Trinitarian Congregational Church kicks off 200th anniversary celebration in Northfield
NORTHFIELD — Trinitarian Congregational Church will kick off its 200th anniversary celebration on March 9 with a presentation on the church’s history by local historian Joel Fowler.
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Ten years of kids in harmony: Musica Franklin celebrates a milestone and looks to the future
‘It’s been life-changing for me’: Ashfield resident inspires others to hike the Camino de Santiago
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Feb. 17 to Feb. 21, 2025
Greenfield Police Logs: Feb. 10 – Feb. 23, 2025
Sports
UMass basketball: Rahsool Diggins, Jaylen Curry steer Minutemen to come-from-behind 91-88 win over Rhode Island
AMHERST — Getting consecutive stops on the defensive end felt almost impossible for the UMass men’s basketball team through 30 minutes of action. Rhode Island used a 3-point barrage and timely Sebastian Thomas drives to the hoop to build a 77-67 lead with 10 minutes, 53 seconds remaining in the second half.
Boys basketball: Mahar pulls away late to advance to Round of 16 following 58-47 victory over Boston United (PHOTOS)
MIAA All State Wrestling: Franklin Tech’s Dillon Laffond reaches Consolation Round of 8, Mia Marigliano makes it to semifinals 
Bulletin Board: Greenfield United travel soccer program holding registration
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Spring training’s return a sight for sore eyesOpinion
My Turn: Traffic noise, pollution out of hand
Susan Kramer: What about the working class?
Dorothea Sotiros: Good for Downtown Greenfield
Bob Bourke: My bullet points
Bill Lafley: Targeting fossil fuel subsidies?
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Business
ZBA reviews proposed Dollar Store in Sunderland
SUNDERLAND — The Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday continued the public hearing for a proposed 9,100-square-foot retail building expected to house a Dollar General at the corner of Route 116 and Clark Mountain Road with concerns over traffic and safety on the busy state highway.
‘It’s not a good recipe’: Local businesses bracing for steel, aluminum tariffs
Business Briefs: Feb. 27, 2025
Real Estate Transactions: Feb. 27, 2025
One year on, Bernardston custom apparel biz growing
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Arts & Life
Back Porch Festival returns next weekend: Tribute to Neil Young, ‘Bluegrass Spectacular’ and Lucinda Williams will headline
The roots music festival Back Porch Festival, which takes place in downtown Northampton, will return for its 11th year from Friday, March 7, through Sunday, March 9, with more than 60 performers.
Book Review: A penguin, a fish, and some hope: Author to read from fourth book in ‘Noodles & Albie’ series next week at Greenfield Public Library
Sustainability made fun: Greenfield High School club aims to make school and planet greener
Sounds Local: World-class music in your own backyard: Watermelon Wednesdays kicks off 26th season next week with ‘Northern European fiddle festival’
Speaking of Nature: The hawks are not happy: The snow and ice are creating a big problem for the big birdsObituaries
Paul A. Siano Sr.
Paul A. Siano, Sr. Greenfield, MA - Paul A. Siano Sr., 71, of Laurel St. passed away Thursday February 27, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He was born March 11, 1953, the son of Albert and Eva (Duprey) Siano. Paul attend... remainder of obit for Paul A. Siano Sr.
Carol A. Campbell
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
David Mitchell Scott
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
Angela Skiathitis
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
