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Roads closing for Tree House Brewing Co. half-marathon SOUTH DEERFIELD — Several roads around South Deerfield will be closed and others will experience delays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday as Tree House Brewing Co. hosts its annual half-marathon The...

By CHRIS LARABEE

CONWAY — After an extended bid process that saw the town reject the first slate of proposals this spring, the public safety building addition project can move forward with the approval of Maple Row Farm’s $419,000 bid.The Selectboard awarded the bid...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD – Frontier Regional and Union 38 students walked into their buildings Tuesday morning, kicking off the 2024-25 school year in the Pioneer Valley.Smiles were everywhere as staff invited students in and friends reunited for another year...

By CHRIS LARABEE

CONWAY — With an eye toward reducing energy costs and light pollution, the town is undertaking a streetlight study to take a look at how the community’s lighting can be more efficient.The Selectboard approved a $9,950 contract with RTE Energy...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD – Citing precedent set last year, the Frontier School Committee declined to dedicate its volleyball court to longtime coach Sean MacDonald, who retired after the 2023-24 school year, capping off 21 years and a whole slew of sectional...

By SAM FERLAND

CONWAY — Upon his retirement after 28 years of service to the Conway Police Department, Officer Randall Williams says he intends to stay a part of the community — and a frequent visitor to area car shows.Williams, 66, moved with his family to Franklin...

By CHRIS LARABEE

CONWAY — For more than half a century, Baker’s Country Store has sat on River Street, where it has offered fresh baked goods, pumped gas and served as the unofficial town gathering spot for residents.It’s survived countless snowstorms, the 2017...

Shelburne Falls Road to be closed for culvert repairs CONWAY — Shelburne Falls Road at the junction of Emerson Hollow Road will be closed for emergency culvert repairs on Aug. 6 and 7.Police Chief Don Bates said all southbound traffic coming from...

As a practicing Christian, I find discussions pertaining to religion and the separation of church and state to be concerning, though interesting. With Louisiana introducing the Ten Commandments into public schools, a recent letter writer wrote to the...

By CHRIS LARABEE

CONWAY — With debris removed, water refilled and a community effort to get it all done, the Conway Swimming Pool is back open for business and residents are being welcomed back for a celebratory picnic on Saturday.Residents can use the repaired pool...

By SAM FERLAND

With her second collection of poetry, Conway resident Libby Maxey is documenting various moments of belonging and isolation while reflecting on time spent during the COVID-19 pandemic that may have been forgotten if not turned into poetry.“I think the...

By CHRIS LARABEE

CONWAY — With a personnel matter resolved, the town will put its public safety building addition project out to bid for a second time after voting to reject the initial bids received this spring due to the scope of work changing.The Selectboard...

By CHRIS LARABEE

After a frantic emergency response to save animals and equipment on July 10, 2023, David Fisher and Maggie Toran assessed their farm field as memories of Hurricane Irene came flooding back.At their horse-powered, community-supported agriculture (CSA)...

By SAM FERLAND

CONWAY — Taking pointers from the communities of Greenfield, Amherst and Dalton, Conway is in the early stages of developing a tax work-off program for low-income seniors and veterans.Tax work-off programs place residents in a part-time position in a...

By CHRIS LARABEE

CONWAY — Residents are invited to join the Friends of the Field Memorial Library for an anniversary celebration and to raise money for another year of programming.On Saturday, July 13, people can visit the library from 1:30 to 4 p.m. for an afternoon...

UMass Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes has again demonstrated that he should resign. Reyes made the ill-advised decision to call in the State Police in riot gear to arrest students and faculty members peacefully protesting in support of Palestinians....

Historical Society presenting ‘Love’s Sweet Afterglow: History of Death and Mourning’ CONWAY — The Conway Historical Society’s summer exhibit invites the public to learn about the changing experiences of public and private loss, commemoration and...

Library hosting Davis Bates for ‘Sea Songs & Stories’ CONWAY — Get ready to hit the high seas next weekend, as the Field Memorial Library welcomes local singer and storyteller Davis Bates for “Sea Songs & Stories: From Shore to Deep Water” on...