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By SAM FERLAND

GREENFIELD — Young people across Franklin County who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement can now join the Franklin County Police Cadet Program to learn everything from leadership skills to drone use.The program began in April...

By CHRIS LARABEE and DOMENIC POLI

With a $165,000 grant, 18 formerly incarcerated individuals in Franklin and Hampshire counties can participate in a training program with their respective sheriffs’ offices and Community Action Pioneer Valley to prepare them to re-enter the...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — The Friends of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter’s annual “Mutts in Need” fundraiser promises a tail-wagging good time on Saturday.The fundraiser will hold its recurring silent auction and raffle along with a variety...

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

CHARLEMONT — Having adopted two cats, a dog and a new kitten, it’s safe to say that Charlemont resident Rachel Harris is passionate about caring for animals.It was this passion that fueled her recent work with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office...

By DOMENIC POLI

TURNERS FALLS — The state Department of Agricultural Resources recently announced it has cared for at least 20,000 animals through its spay/neuter voucher program since 2012, and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter estimates...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

ERVING — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter could potentially find a new home next to the Police Station on Route 2, per preliminary Selectboard discussions this week.According to Trish Howells, who serves on the Friends of the...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

TURNERS FALLS — For the first time since 2019, the “Mutts in Need” fundraiser will return on Saturday.The event, which features a barbecue, live music, a silent auction and a dog agility course, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Millers Falls...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

Sometimes, all somebody needs is a chance. For one troubled shelter dog-turned K-9 officer, it’s made all the difference.Rigby, a 2-year-old black German shepherd, recently became what Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter Director...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — Following a hiatus, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is reconvening its spaghetti dinner to benefit Warm the Children.Food will be served at the Greenfield Elks Lodge, 3 Church St., from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. A donation of $10 per...