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Abutters speak out on proposed Deerfield dog shelter
Cat cafe pitched for Wells Street in Greenfield
Mesa Verde to close, become food lab
Education during incarceration topic of Greenfield film screening, panel discussion
$3K from Elks Lodge supports meals for veterans in Greenfield
PHOTOS: Franklin County’s YMCA fundraising campaign gets underway
Beacon Hill Roll Call: March 10 to March 14, 2025
Two personal care attendants plead guilty in Medicaid fraud
Leader of Food Bank of Western Massachusetts worried about SNAP reductions
PHOTOS: Students tap knowledge at Bernardston sugarhouse
Fight like a girl: Professional boxer launches women-only, all-level classes in Greenfield
Local author, naturalist and former boxer Vanessa Chakour is leading a women’s boxing class at Franklin County’s YMCA.
PHOTO: Warm weather ushers in spring cleanup
Greenfield Notebook: March 21, 2025
Two NYC comedians walk into a bar: Four Phantoms to host comedy bingo night, March 29
South County Notebook: March 22, 2025Sports
Smith College reaches Div. III National Championship Game for second straight year following 49-47 victory over Wisconsin-Oshkosh
It’ll be a rematch in the NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball National Championship game.
UMass women’s basketball: Minutewomen cruise past Stonehill, 86-40, in opening round of WNIT 
A winning culture: Former coach Perry Messer reflects on Pioneer’s unbeaten season
On the Ridge with Joe Judd: How to live with bears
HS Notebook: State tourney runs for Western Mass. teams measure up with past yearsOpinion
David Gilbert Keith: Turned into non-playable characters?
To my Republican friends — congratulations, you have owned us libs. Eventually though, you may come to notice that you are also owned.
Joe R. Parzych: Fewer terms, fresh ideas needed in Congress
Jessica Duplin: Grateful to live in Massachusetts with elected officials who care about people
Judith Davidov: How could this happen?
Bob Williford: Living in ‘Mean Times’
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Business
Out with fast fashion, in with sustainability: The Sparkle Cave clothing store opens in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Rejecting fast fashion and focusing on sustainability is the ethos of a new handmade and upcycled clothing and accessories store that opened its doors to shoppers on Wednesday.
Greenfield Starbucks pours its first cup
Greenfield Starbucks provides update for opening day
A ‘grande’ opening ahead: Greenfield Starbucks to open its doors Monday
Ashfield’s historic Elmer’s Store seeing new life with opening of Wicked Good Café e-Edition
Arts & Life
‘My camera goes with me everywhere’: Regional artists featured in Deerfield Valley Art Association’s annual photography exhibit
The Deerfield Valley Art Association’s fifth annual photography exhibit will be on display at the Fiddleheads Gallery through March 30.
Macbeth, up close and personal: Second annual Montague Shakespeare Festival puts a new spin on the ‘psychological dark power drama’
Savant in our sights: TEOLOS gallery in Greenfield to exhibit six decades of work by multi-faceted artist Peter Ruhf
Climb every mountain: Valley photographer’s new book chronicles transformative Appalachian Trail thru-hike
Sounds Local: Orange gets a ‘petit’ new music series: Plus more live music to catch this weekendObituaries
Michael Arietta
South Deerfield, MA - Passed away suddenly on Monday, February 24th. He was born in the beautiful city of Torino, Italia, on December 31, 1964 to a single mother, Maria Communello. She baptized him Gian-Luca Masini before surrendering h... remainder of obit for Michael Arietta
Bruce W. Collins
Montague, MA - Bruce W. Collins, 77, of Turnpike Rd. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday March 17, 2025, at home. He was born in Greenfield July 29, 1947, the son of Dean and Esther (Stinehour) Collins. Bruce attended ... remainder of obit for Bruce W. Collins
Marcia I. Demont
Leominster, MA - Marcia I. Demont, nee Noga, passed away at the age of 73 on Mar 11, at Leominster Hospital. Marcia was born May 4, 1951, daughter of the late Edward F. and Irene M. (Nye) Noga. She graduated from TFHS class of '69 and ... remainder of obit for Marcia I. Demont
Italia Bompastore
Italia (Bove) Bompastore Greenfield, MA - Italia (Bove) Bompastore, 95, of Lillian Street died Tuesday 3/18/25 at home. She was born in Avezzano, Italy on March 2, 1930, the daughter of Saverio and Camilla (LoRusso) Bove. Italia married... remainder of obit for Italia Bompastore
