Athol’s River Rat parade to be led by sister city ensemble
Following successful first year, Greenfield’s Cardboard Building Challenge expected to be repeat event
Wendell, Shutesbury residents shoot short film locally
UMass diverting money to new fund that will cover federal funding losses
Students, staff sign petition seeking to keep Gill-Montague SRO
Pushback: The government’s fake war against waste, fraud, and abuse
My Turn: A triumph for the arts
State Legislature plans to again extend remote meeting authority
Inspired by late civil rights activists, Good Trouble Democracy Brigade forms
Redistricting could result in 19 staff cuts, Greenfield superintendent says
GREENFIELD — Although the mayor announced last week that the city could not fund the School Department’s nearly $25.59 million budget proposal with a $1.89 million increase, a key driver of which was redistricting measures, the School Committee voted 6-0 with one abstention to continue with its redistricting plan in September.
Eventide Singers dedicating annual concert to John Bos
GREENFIELD — This year’s Eventide Singers concert is dedicated to a Greenfield resident who played a crucial role in the a cappella group’s creation: co-founder John Bos, who died in December at 88 years old.
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Greenfield Police Logs: Feb. 24 to March 2, 2025
Redistricting could result in 19 staff cuts, Greenfield superintendent says
My Turn: A duty to call out demeaning immigrants and the rule of law
McGovern calls on voters to resist federal cuts to food services
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Sports
On the Ridge with Joe Judd: How to live with bears
Yes, it’s the same old story told. But it’s a story worth telling again, and should be heard amongst the masses from here to Cape Cod, as the black bears begin to leave their dens, and start surfacing again! During this time of year, one of the main topics of discussion, which always seems to find me here, On the Ridge, is black bear sightings, which are beginning again as I write this. And what do we expect? With black bear populations at an all-time high, it’s natural to anticipate these springtime sightings, as their search for food pulls them away from their dens and once again out and amongst us!
HS Notebook: State tourney runs for Western Mass. teams measure up with past years
UMass Hockey: Standout forward Cole O’Hara in the mix for Hobey Baker Award
UMass Minutewomen earn WNIT berth
Bulletin Board: Greenfield 5-6 Suburban League squad takes home league championshipOpinion
Linda Clark: No to the school budget
Once again the schools are looking for more money. Let me remind the public (taxpayers) that the 2024-25 school budget was handed to them. They created six new principal positions to the tune of $600,000 and purchased two new transportation vehicles, while paying the church over $20,000 each school year to park in their lot.
Michael Moore: All Starbucks, really?
David Kempf: Trump’s opposition dumb
Jeremy Williams: It’s an ugly world, it’s a beautiful world
My Turn: A duty to call out demeaning immigrants and the rule of law
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Business
Greenfield Starbucks pours its first cup
GREENFIELD — After months of anticipation, the Starbucks at 200 Mohawk Trail opened its doors Thursday morning to serve its first customer: 12-year-old Emma Lanoue, a seventh grader at Pioneer Valley Regional School.
Greenfield Starbucks provides update for opening day
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Ashfield’s historic Elmer’s Store seeing new life with opening of Wicked Good Café
Report details cannabis trends, and more than $8 billion in sales
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Arts & Life
Sounds Local: Orange gets a ‘petit’ new music series: Plus more live music to catch this weekend
You know that spring is here when music series start popping up and I’m excited to announce the new Petit Concert Series launching this weekend in downtown Orange. This series of free concerts will take place on three Sunday afternoons: March 23, April 6, and April 13, at the Stage on Main, located at 17 South Main St. The music will fill the air from 2 to 4 p.m.
Speaking of Nature: The bluebird of happiness: Finding solace in the birds at my feeders
‘It might as well be spring’: The fifth season is marked by mud and maple syrup
A piece of history comes home: Silver pitcher returns to Franklin County Fairgrounds after 150 years
Get Growing with Mickey Rathbun: Gardening symposiums herald spring’s arrivalObituaries
Mary Ann Wallitis
Turners Falls, MA - Mary Ann C. (Sokoloski) Wallitis, 83, of James Avenue died Saturday 3/15/25 at home. She was born in Montague on December 10, 1941, the daughter of Stephen and Grace (Strysko) Sokoloski. Mary Ann attended local schoo... remainder of obit for Mary Ann Wallitis
Diane G. Pearson
South Deerfield, MA - Diane G. Pearson, 73, died Tuesday 3/11/25 of natural causes at home. She was born in Worcester, MA on October 9, 1951, the daughter of Earle K. Pearson and Dorothy M. VanDeMark Pearson. She leaves behind her mothe... remainder of obit for Diane G. Pearson
Irene M. Baker
Leyden, MA - Irene Marion (Barton) Baker, 88, of Greenfield Road went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 12th. She was born in Greenfield March 11, 1937, the daughter of Douglas and Marguerite (Canedy) Barton. Irene attended the o... remainder of obit for Irene M. Baker
Christene M. Libbares
Greenfield, MA - Christene M. Libbares, 88, of Greenfield entered into eternal rest Sunday morning at Hillcrest Commons in Pittsfield, MA. Christene was born on November 23, 1936, to George and Asimoúla (Alice) Saledas and was a lifelon... remainder of obit for Christene M. Libbares
