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Sunderland police chief’s contract extended for three more years
$85K in grant money to support water use study, purchase of leak detection equipment
My Turn: Let wildlife roam — An important new wildlife bill can help reconnect critical habitat
Real Estate Transactions: April 18, 2025
Greenfield native Sam Calagione, founder of Dogfish Head Brewery, to throw out first pitch at Fenway Park on Friday
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
‘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.
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.
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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)
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Sports
HS Roundup: Athol, Mahar and Pioneer compete on the track (PHOTOS)
It was a busy day at Greenfield High School, as Athol, Mahar and Pioneer competed in a track and field meet at GHS. Greenfield, who competed against Mohawk Trail the day before, was just hosting the meet and did not participate.
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
Guest columnist William Lambers: Easter baskets can save lives far away
The joy of finding an Easter basket filled with food and gifts is something you never forget. Even greater is the feeling of giving an Easter basket of food to someone in need. This has been a great tradition for many years.
Martin Dagoberto Lydgate Driggs: Defending a cornerstone of American democracy
Jim Bates: The gift that keeps on giving
My Turn: Raise every voice, every heart
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
