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The reasons for Donald Trump not to be our next president are many and here is just a short list. His attitude during the whole COVID thing was completely unprofessional and disrespectful to the science field. You see, Trump is a know-it-all, and one...

Two puzzle swaps planned in NovemberNORTHFIELD — The next two puzzle swaps at Dickinson Memorial Library will be held Saturday, Nov 2, and Saturday, Nov. 30, both from 10 to 11:30 a.m. There will be no December puzzle swap, so attendees are advised to...

By AALIANNA MARIETTA

BERNARDSTON — Valley Concrete & Construction opened its doors for Northfield residents on Saturday afternoon, giving them an opportunity to explore the space before they vote on whether to pursue acquiring it as a new home for Northfield EMS.Over the...

By AMALIA WOMPA

BERNARDSTON — A Greenfield native aims to bring some Christmas cheer year-round by collecting donations for a therapeutic riding program in Bernardston.Jeffrey Gordon has recently been advertising his services as a professional Santa for family,...

By LIESEL NYGARD

NORTHFIELD — Northfield EMS has the chance to move into a larger space in Bernardston, pending approval during an upcoming Special Town Meeting.The meeting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Pioneer Valley Regional School.Over the last...

“Make America great again.” That is Donald Trump’s slogan.If elected, Mr. Trump will expel hundreds of thousands of migrants. I ask, who will work in the fields harvesting our crops? Who will pick the pears, apples, peaches, etc.? Who will fill the...

By AALIANNA MARIETTA

BERNARDSTON — Longtime Bernardston residents and visitors from across Franklin County flocked to Scarecrow in the Park over the weekend for familiar faces and festival traditions.Attendees of all ages munched on snacks like maple cream funnel cake,...

Powers Institute Museum to open for Scarecrow in the Park BERNARDSTON — The Powers Institute Museum at 20 Church St. will be open Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the 20th annual Scarecrow in the Park.The museum is located on the...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

BERNARDSTON — The Bernardston Fire Department will likely be settled into its new home, the former Raymond’s Repair building, come April 2025, according to Fire Chief Peter Shedd.The owners of Raymond’s Repair at 167 Northfield Road are continuing to...

By AMALIA WOMPA

BERNARDSTON — For the past 20 years, residents of Bernardston and neighboring communities have looked forward to the various activities planned for Scarecrow in the Park. From the scarecrow contest to the antique tractor parade, the center of town...

RSVP for Memory Cafe by Oct. 16 NORTHFIELD — Piper the Pied Harpist will provide musical entertainment during the Northfield Senior Center’s monthly Memory Cafe on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.This program provides support and...

Powers Institute Museum open Sunday BERNARDSTON — The Powers Institute Museum at 20 Church St. will be open Sunday, Oct. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m.Attendants will be on hand to assist guests. The building is accessible by elevator and ample parking is...

By DOMENIC POLI

BERNARDSTON — Acilio Remo “A.R.” Sandri worked as a chief clerk at Pan-Am Oil, eventually leasing the company’s Main Street gas station in 1931. He continually grew his business and converted his station to Sun Oil Company outlets before acquiring all...

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — How can a school’s institutional practices and physical spaces position a district to better serve teachers and students alike? A team from the Pioneer Valley Regional School District is taking a trip to Kentucky in October to see how...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

Michael Holden and Sue McMahon, both former members of the Bernardston Harley Owners Group (HOG) Chapter, had the idea to try and reconnect with two former members of the chapter.Holden knew that 25 years ago, Steve and Lee Carrol moved out of the...

On Sept. 14, Bernardston rededicated its Veterans Memorial in Cushman Park. Under a warm late summer sun, we paid tribute to Bernardston veterans with the addition of a new stone which will reflect the names of those who have served since the monument...

By TINKY WEISBLAT

Lucy Damkoehler of Sweet Lucy’s Bakeshop in Bernardston is very much a hometown gal. Although she claims not to know the names of all her customers, she certainly seemed to know everyone in the shop the day photographer Paul Franz and I stopped in to...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

BERNARDSTON — The Bernardston Veterans Memorial at Cushman Park celebrated new additions to the memorial on Saturday, including two new stones at the memorial and three dedicated granite benches.The re-dedication ceremony was attended by around 35...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

BERNARDSTON — The Selectboard has approved the formation of a committee that will steer the creation of the town’s Senior and Veteran Tax Work-Off Program, making it one of the most recent Franklin County communities to pursue the tax relief...

By AMALIA WOMPA

BERNARDSTON — With the new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant town website that’s launching on Sept. 13, residents will be able to pay bills, stay informed about meeting topics, register their children for recreational activities and...