Wrestling: Franklin Tech captures first-ever Western Mass. Division 3 championship (PHOTOS)

02-15-2025 8:32 PM

WILLIAMSTOWN — After a stellar regular season capped off by a Suburban League North title, expectations were high for the Franklin Tech wrestling team heading into Saturday’s Western Mass. Division 3 sectional championship at Mount Greylock Regional School. 


268 bags of food, $3K collected during 21st annual Supper for Six food drive

02-17-2025 11:43 AM

GREENFIELD — The annual Supper for Six food drive brought together families, friends and coworkers from across Franklin and Hampshire counties last week to support community members facing food insecurity during the February school break.


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Daniel Cantor Yalowitz
Columnist Daniel Cantor Yalowitz: What in the world are we witnessing?
02-17-2025 7:31 AM

These are simply and profoundly crazy times, well beyond the pale of what we have seen before concerning the leadership of our federal government. Whatever other words we may use, I imagine that terms like chaos, terror, fear, intimidation, lies out of control, unrepentant anger, petulance, and obfuscation might be among them (at least, those are some of my more polite ones).

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On Valentine’s Day, biz leaders share their love for Franklin County
02-14-2025 2:30 PM

GREENFIELD — With love in the air on Valentine’s Day, it was only fitting for speakers at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s breakfast to share their adoration for their jobs.

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‘The clouds changed everything’: Local photographer’s work on display at Greenfield Public Library through Feb. 28
02-14-2025 11:32 AM

The Greenfield Public Library welcomed its first local artist as part of a new program to host monthly art exhibitions. “Clouds in Shades of Gray” by Paul Jablon will be on display in the conference room gallery till the end of February. 

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Greenfield, MA - John R. Herron, 88, of Greenfield, formerly of Leyden, died February, 2, 2025 at Regal Care Center, Greenfield. He was born on October 1, 1936 in Greenfield, MA, the son of Donald and Rita (Lawrence) Herron. John wa... remainder of obit for John Herron

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Turners Falls, MA - Robert J. Martin, 72, of Canal St. passed away Wednesday February 12, 2025, at home. He was born in Montague August 8, 1952, the son of Joseph and Vivian (Sicard) Martin Sr. Bob attended local schools and graduated f... remainder of obit for Robert J. Martin

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Colrain, MA - Ruth M. (Joy) Giard, 90, passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2025. Ruth was born in Colrain on May 30, 1934 the daughter of Jesse and Bessie (Herzig) Joy. After raising her nine children, she was employed as... remainder of obit for Ruth M. Giard

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South Deerfield, MA - Michael J. Lyons, age 85, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home in South Deerfield. He was born in Northampton, son of the late John and Theresa (Martunes) Lyons, and was a graduate of t... remainder of obit for Michael Lyons

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