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Four-family house on Greenfield’s Devens Street damaged in blaze
Greenfield plans to declare Hope Street lot surplus, sell it to housing developer
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
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.
PHOTO: Like new again
PHOTOS: Loon on the water
North County Notebook: April 25, 2025
Man suffers minor injuries in Bernardston motorcycle crashSports
HS Roundup: Frontier boys volleyball holds off Belchertown rally for five-set win (PHOTOS)
SOUTH DEERFIELD — The Frontier boys volleyball team watched its 2-0 lead evaporate in a heartbeat. The Redhawks led the third set 23-21 but Belchertown scored the next four points to steal the set and extend the match. In the fourth set, the Orioles squeaked out another 25-23 victory to force a fifth and final frame.
Baseball: Frontier’s Joey Hutkoski gives up just one hit as Redhawks knock off Greenfield, 6-0 (PHOTOS)
UMass basketball: Minutemen land UMBC guard Marcus Banks Jr.
‘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)Opinion
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
Letter: Support Tim Hilchey for Selectboard
John Walter: Why some forests should never be logged
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
Jeannette H. Gallagher
TURNERS FALLS, MA - Jeannette H. Gallagher (3-10-1957 ~ 4-10-25) is survived by her sons Jason and Oengus, her daughter Marjorie, and husband Casey as well as her mother Jeannette (Hansen), her father John (Hansen), a sister Martha and ... remainder of obit for Jeannette H. Gallagher
Marilyn Christian
Greenfield, MA - Marilyn Ann Castagnello was born in Yonkers, New York in 1936, where she was raised by her Italian father and Irish mother. As a child, she was known to be a good student and a fast runner, perhaps inspired by the boy i... remainder of obit for Marilyn Christian
Marilyn Currier
Greenfield, MA - Marilyn Currier, 76, of Wildwood Ave died Wednesday 4/23/25 at the Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield. She was born on January 4, 1949, the youngest daughter of Eugene and Evelyn (Babineau) Currier. She... remainder of obit for Marilyn Currier
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
