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Tracy Murphy chosen as community development director in Orange
Colrain zoning board approves variance for Call Road cell tower
Greenfield mayor unveils $67.93M budget proposal for FY26
High school baseball preview 2025: Pioneer, Greenfield, Frontier all eyeing Suburban League West title
Grants to three local libraries will fund resources for patrons with disabilities
Author of book on Paul Revere coming to Greenfield Public Library
Consumer Corner: Spam texts a growing threat to consumers
My Turn: Energizing a school — and a community
Real Estate Transactions: April 4, 2025
Local libraries react to state funding cuts, federal administrative leave
With all Institute of Museum and Library Services having been placed on administrative leave and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners announcing cuts to services and grants on Wednesday, local librarians are anticipating continued uncertainty heading into fiscal year 2026.
Greenfield High School brings back full-length productions with ‘Robin Hood’
GREENFIELD — For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Greenfield High School’s Drama Club is set to put on a full-length production: “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood.”
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Two arrested on drug trafficking charges in Greenfield
Berkshire DA says no crime occurred in student-officer relationship at Mohawk Trail
Four Red Fire Farm workers arrested as part of ICE operation in Springfield
Incandescent Brewing now open in Bernardston
Local ‘Hands Off!’ standouts planned as part of national effort
Proposed ordinance would make Greenfield a ‘sanctuary city’ for trans, gender-diverse people
Editors Picks
North County Notebook: April 4, 2025
Business Briefs: April 4, 2025
PHOTO: Goat gang
West County Notebook: April 4, 2025
Sports
HS Roundup: Frontier baseball earns third win of the season following 5-0 shutout over Hopkins (PHOTOS)
Make it three wins in a row to open the season for the Frontier baseball team.
Amherst’s Ryan Leonard makes NHL debut for Washington Capitals in 4-3 win over Bruins in Boston
HS Roundup: Franklin Tech baseball beats Turners, 8-7, in extras (PHOTOS)
UMass hockey: Carvel reflects on Minutemen’s successful 2024-25 season
UMass basketball coach Frank Martin reflects on disappointing season: ‘I obviously didn’t do a very good job doing my job’Opinion
Guest columnist Liz Brown: Abortion care is health care
Paul Gallo: National infrastructure upgrade program would ‘make America great’
Sam Michel: Promises made, promises kept
John Babits: History can’t be erased
My Turn: Ukraine — Prepared to fight but ready for peace
Your Daily Puzzles
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
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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
Cooking up an expansion: Cocina Lupita eyes second location in Turners Falls
GREENFIELD — The owners of Salvadoran restaurant Cocina Lupita are seeking the community’s support to help fuel their goal of opening a second location in Turners Falls this May.
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 Greenfield
Greenfield Starbucks pours its first cup
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Arts & Life
Sounds Local: A legend pays tribute to an icon: Seven-time Grammy-nominated Joan Osborne brings Bob Dylan repertoire to Shea Theater
Joan Osborne was in her 20s when she took a deep dive into the music of Bob Dylan – and once she immersed herself into the legendary artist’s amazing musical well, Dylan’s vast catalog became an important part of her own musical journey.
Speaking of Nature: Stinky signs of spring: Skunk cabbage is eye candy after months of winter landscape
For the love of peanut butter: April 2 is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Women’s history told through clothing: Shelburne Falls Area Women’s Club to host ‘Real Clothes, Real Lives: 200 Years of What Women Wore’ author, April 9
Valley Bounty: And on that farm she had a bit of everything: Little Brook Farm in Sunderland is a labor of love for farmer Kristen WhittleObituaries
Riitta LeMay
Greenfield, MA - Riitta (Kautiainen) LeMay, 81, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025. Born in Finland, her parents were Frans and Hellini Kautiainen. Her family she leaves behind include her daughters; Karen LeMay of Sunderland... remainder of obit for Riitta LeMay
William Richard Sweeney
Shelburne Falls, MA - It is with heavy hearts that we advise of the passing of William Richard Sweeney Jr. on March 12, 2025, at the age of 92 in Bennington, VT. A beloved husband, father, educator, and community leader affectionately k... remainder of obit for William Richard Sweeney
Russell Newton
Keene, NH - Russell F. Newton, 81, of Keene NH, formerly of Northfield, MA, passed away on March 31, 2025, at Langdon Place of Keene. He was born in Greenfield, MA on December 2, 1943, the son of Wallace F. and Estelle J. (Foster) Newto... remainder of obit for Russell Newton
Carole Lyman
Erving, MA - God called Carole Ann Holmes Lyman to her eternal home on March 26, 2025. She had been cared for by her loving family. Mrs. Lyman was born in Lancaster, NH on October 11, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Althea and Ray... remainder of obit for Carole Lyman
