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Local officials advocate for more state highway money
My Turn: Call us Cinderella Town
Buckland Historical Commission looks to match grant to survey historic sites
Mini festival in Greenfield to celebrate Polish, Eastern European heritage
With $100K transfer, Frontier to replace auditorium lights
Montague residents, biz owners seek compromise on tree removal on Avenue A
PHOTOS: Rock on at Frontier Regional School
‘Courage, not acquiescence’: McGovern encourages increased engagement during Trump administration
WHATELY — More than 120 area residents packed into Town Hall on Wednesday for a conversation with U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern to voice their ongoing concerns with the Trump administration.
Laid-off Kennametal employees ponder what’s next
GREENFIELD — The end of operations at Kennametal’s plant at the corner of Sanderson and North streets on Tuesday has roughly 45 employees wondering what they’re going to do next.
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Vehicle collides with school bus causing minor injuries in Montague City
Laid-off Kennametal employees ponder what’s next
AG pledges to help fight opioid crisis in visit to Greenfield
Termination of $300K federal grant presents ‘an institutional setback’ for PVMA
Springfield man held without bail in case of September foot pursuit in Greenfield
HS Roundup: Athol baseball’s bats get rolling in 19-5 win over Turners Falls (PHOTOS)
Editors Picks
Greenfield Middle School Honor Roll, Third Quarter
Greenfield Police Logs: March 17 to March 24, 2025
Greenfield Notebook: April 17, 2025
North Quabbin Notebook: April 16, 2025
Sports
HS Roundup: Greenfield hosts Athol, Mahar, Pioneer on track (PHOTOS)
It was a busy day at Greenfield High School, as the Green Wave hosted Athol, Mahar and Pioneer for a track and field meet.
HS Hockey: Greenfield senior Jake Jurek, head coach Adam Bouchard honored with Bessone Awards
HS Roundup: Athol baseball’s bats get rolling in 19-5 win over Turners Falls (PHOTOS)
HS Roundup: Smith Academy baseball knocks off Mahar, 5-1
HS Softball: Hampshire blanks Greenfield 4-0 in battle of WMass heavyweights (PHOTOS)Opinion
My Turn: Raise every voice, every heart
I had written an essay back on April 2 which seemed apropos then but as yet unpublished, I’ve replaced it with what I think has perspective on our current moment. There is no one vantage point from which humanity can digest and assimilate the vagaries and constant movements that engulf it, that it creates. That cannot be, however, an excuse for how we indulge our fancies, ignore truths, and delude ourselves at the hands of incipient, or not, tyrants, sycophants, and opportunists. We live in a circus: evolutionary, theatrical, spiritual — fill in the blanks.
Laura Josephs: Is a 170-foot cell tower really needed near Newton Elementary School?
Susan DeMattos: Grateful for the joy and connection public libraries bring
Marcia Schuhle: Much to do at Greenfield Senior Center
Columnist Al Norman: The city’s capacity for opacity
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
Northfield’s Wild Geese Decluttering helps clients achieve comfort through organization
NORTHFIELD — Home organization can feel like a daunting task, especially after years of collecting items.
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 Greenfield
Out with fast fashion, in with sustainability: The Sparkle Cave clothing store opens in Greenfielde-Edition
Arts & Life
Sounds Local: Cover bands abound at the Shea: Big Yellow Taxi will perform much of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Ladies of the Canyon’ this Saturday
When it comes to tribute bands, music fans have rather mixed feelings. But love ‘em or hate ‘em, they play a prominent role on the music scene and a number of these bands have shows coming up in the area in the near future.
Speaking of Nature: A surprise in my maple tree: Porcupines just want to find something tasty to eat and be left alone
Little pillows of golden goodness: The beignet recipe of your dreams, courtesy of our beloved local Wells Provisions
The cost of addiction: New novel draws on Valley backdrop to explore how substance use upends people’s lives
Young filmmaker makes his debut: 16-year-old director and writer to screen his film at Greenfield Garden CinemasObituaries
James K. Allyn
CONWAY, MA - James K. Allyn, 75, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, April 10, 2025. He grew up in Holyoke and has lived in Conway for the past 30 years. Visiting hours will be Monday, April 21, 2025 At AHEARN FUNERAL HOME, 783 Bridge Rd.,... remainder of obit for James K. Allyn
Richard C. Hoyt
Lubec, ME - The loving family of Richard C. (Dick) Hoyt is sad to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Dick was born on April 11, 1938, to Richard W. Hoyt and Barbara E. (Betty) Collins Ho... remainder of obit for Richard C. Hoyt
Patrick T. Collins
Greenfield, MA - On Thursday, April 10, 2025, our beloved husband, father, Grampy, brother and uncle Patrick T. Collins passed away after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Patrick (Pat) was born on February 19, 1960, in New Bri... remainder of obit for Patrick T. Collins
Nancy L. Belval
Heath, MA - Nancy L. (Depta) Belval, 84, passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2025. Nancy was born in Middle Island, NY on March 16, 1940, the daughter of Pearl and Stanley (Ben) Depta. After graduating from Port Jefferson Hig... remainder of obit for Nancy L. Belval
