My Turn: Brightening the world
The ills of a billion-dollar enterprise: The slow-death of the cannabis industry, and what might be done to reverse the trend
Greenfield plans First National Bank request for proposals in early summer
Abutters speak out on proposed Deerfield dog shelter
Education during incarceration topic of Greenfield film screening, panel discussion
$3K from Elks Lodge supports meals for veterans in Greenfield
PHOTOS: Franklin County’s YMCA fundraising campaign gets underway
Sun sets on Sunday Soup & Sandwiches program in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Every Sunday morning like clockwork, volunteers with the “Sunday Soup & Sandwiches” program hand homemade soup, sandwiches and snacks through the windows at the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew to a long line of waiting visitors.
Trailblazers program puts Mohawk Trail Regional School on new path
Hazel Foucault, Emma Thrower and Adrian Grant bucked the tide. They opted to stay at Mohawk Trail Regional School instead of leaving — as hundreds of other students have done in the past two decades — for a charter school, vocational program or private school.
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Mesa Verde to close, become food lab
McGovern town hall relays concern for federal institutions, calls to strengthen Democratic Party
Cat cafe pitched for Wells Street in Greenfield
Two personal care attendants plead guilty in Medicaid fraud
PHOTOS: Students tap knowledge at Bernardston sugarhouse
Greenfield Police arrest Turners Falls man on gun, home invasion charges
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Sports
NCAA Div. 3 Women’s Basketball: Smith College falls to NYU in title game, 77-49
Not even three minutes into the NCAA Division 3 women’s basketball national championship game, it was clear Smith College had its hands full with undefeated NYU — the reigning Div. 3 champions which held a 61-game winning streak entering Saturday. The Pioneers were well aware of just how dominant the Violets are considering they lost to them in last year’s title game, but after NYU ripped off the game’s first nine points, the journey to the top of the mountain became even steeper.
Smith College reaches Div. III National Championship Game for second straight year following 49-47 victory over Wisconsin-Oshkosh
UMass women’s basketball: Minutewomen cruise past Stonehill, 86-40, in opening round of WNIT 
A winning culture: Former coach Perry Messer reflects on Pioneer’s unbeaten season
On the Ridge with Joe Judd: How to live with bears
Opinion
My Turn: Us vs. billionaires is a unifying call
David Gilbert Keith: Turned into non-playable characters?
Joe R. Parzych: Fewer terms, fresh ideas needed in Congress
Jessica Duplin: Grateful to live in Massachusetts with elected officials who care about people
Judith Davidov: How could this happen?
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
Out with fast fashion, in with sustainability: The Sparkle Cave clothing store opens in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Rejecting fast fashion and focusing on sustainability is the ethos of a new handmade and upcycled clothing and accessories store that opened its doors to shoppers on Wednesday.
Greenfield Starbucks pours its first cup
Greenfield Starbucks provides update for opening day
A ‘grande’ opening ahead: Greenfield Starbucks to open its doors Monday
Ashfield’s historic Elmer’s Store seeing new life with opening of Wicked Good Café e-Edition
Arts & Life
Fight like a girl: Professional boxer launches women-only, all-level classes in Greenfield
Local author, naturalist and former boxer Vanessa Chakour is leading a women’s boxing class at Franklin County’s YMCA.
‘My camera goes with me everywhere’: Regional artists featured in Deerfield Valley Art Association’s annual photography exhibit
Macbeth, up close and personal: Second annual Montague Shakespeare Festival puts a new spin on the ‘psychological dark power drama’
Savant in our sights: TEOLOS gallery in Greenfield to exhibit six decades of work by multi-faceted artist Peter Ruhf
Climb every mountain: Valley photographer’s new book chronicles transformative Appalachian Trail thru-hikeObituaries
Michael Arietta
South Deerfield, MA - Passed away suddenly on Monday, February 24th. He was born in the beautiful city of Torino, Italia, on December 31, 1964 to a single mother, Maria Communello. She baptized him Gian-Luca Masini before surrendering h... remainder of obit for Michael Arietta
Bruce W. Collins
Montague, MA - Bruce W. Collins, 77, of Turnpike Rd. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday March 17, 2025, at home. He was born in Greenfield July 29, 1947, the son of Dean and Esther (Stinehour) Collins. Bruce attended ... remainder of obit for Bruce W. Collins
Marcia I. Demont
Leominster, MA - Marcia I. Demont, nee Noga, passed away at the age of 73 on Mar 11, at Leominster Hospital. Marcia was born May 4, 1951, daughter of the late Edward F. and Irene M. (Nye) Noga. She graduated from TFHS class of '69 and ... remainder of obit for Marcia I. Demont
Italia Bompastore
Italia (Bove) Bompastore Greenfield, MA - Italia (Bove) Bompastore, 95, of Lillian Street died Tuesday 3/18/25 at home. She was born in Avezzano, Italy on March 2, 1930, the daughter of Saverio and Camilla (LoRusso) Bove. Italia married... remainder of obit for Italia Bompastore
