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U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern announces death of daughter, Molly, who battled cancer
The Academy at Charlemont among 148 teams, sole Massachusetts school, in national quiz bowl finals
Despite frustration over process, Leverett Selectboard OKs 14% school funding increase
Small CPA projects, outstanding bills coming to Whately Special Town Meeting
Patients seek new primary care doctors after North Quabbin Family Physicians closes
Real Estate Transactions: April 25, 2025
My Turn: Blueberries and tariffs
McGovern reflects on visit with two students in detention facilities in Louisiana
Sheila Gilmour resigns from Greenfield City Council
Performances of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at Mahar start May 2
ORANGE — Arabella Malo and Audrey Elwood played sisters in “Frozen Jr.” a year ago. Now, they’re preparing to share the same character in “The Wizard of Oz.”
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.
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Federal Street School substitute teacher alleged to have called student racial slur
PHOTOS: Greenfield celebrates Earth Day with parade, festivities
Local protests against Trump administration continue as part of 50501 movement
Mother whose daughter died in Holyoke marijuana facility backs bill for worker safety
Greenfield Police Logs: March 25 to April 6, 2025
HS Roundup: Mohawk Trail softball earns first win of the season following 16-4 victory over Mahar
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Sports
UMass basketball: Minutemen land UMBC guard Marcus Banks Jr.
AMHERST — Many UMass men’s basketball fans were waiting patiently for a fourth-year head coach Frank Martin to make a big splash in the transfer portal, and on Thursday afternoon, he certainly did.
‘We knew he was going to be special’: Deerfield Academy alum Elic Ayomanor set to hear his name called during 2025 NFL Draft
HS Roundup: Brayleigh Burgh powers Franklin Tech softball past Mahar, 18-0 (PHOTOS)
HS Roundup: Smith Vocational baseball pulls ahead late to defeat Franklin Tech, 6-3
HS Roundup: Mohawk Trail softball earns first win of the season following 16-4 victory over MaharOpinion
My Turn: Vote ‘no’ to lower voting age to 16 in Deerfield
On April 28, at 7 p.m., attendees at the annual Deerfield Town Meeting will be asked to vote on an article to lower the voting age to 16 years old. This same article was defeated at last year’s annual Town Meeting so why try to have a second vote?
Reenie Grybko Clancy: Confused
John Walter: Why some forests should never be logged
Letter: Support Tim Hilchey for Selectboard
John Babits: Democrats and gang members
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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
Sounds Local: ‘We are all aboard a train of hope’: Oen Kennedy and Fiery Hope Chorus join forces for an inspiring performance this weekend
In 1988, at the age of 23, Eveline MacDougall founded the Fiery Hope Chorus (formerly Amandla Chorus), and she continues to serve as a director of the 35-member group.
Speaking of Nature: Fascinated by ferns: Ferns figured out how to say goodbye to the aquatic environment hundreds of millions of years ago
Fascinated by the seemingly infinite uses of eggs: Creamed eggs are an easy and delicious post-Easter nursery food
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 symposiaObituaries
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
Joyce A. Makowski
Joyce A. (Sliwa) Makowski SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA - Joyce A. (Sliwa) Makowski, 91, of Conway Road passed away peacefully on Monday Morning at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a brief illness. Joyce was born in Northfield, a daughter to Joseph... remainder of obit for Joyce A. Makowski
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.
