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By JUDY WAGNER

I love trees — their shapes; their shade; the varied textures of their barks; the colors of leaves from early budding to fall glory; the soothingly steadfast hues of the evergreens. I love the sounds of wind gently stroking or fiercely lashing...

By LIESEL NYGARD

NORTHFIELD — The Selectboard has hired a new EMS chief following Mark Fortier’s resignation in July. Selectboard members voted on Tuesday to approve Matt Wolkenbreit’s contract as the town’s new EMS chief and full-time paramedic, effective...

Sept. 10: ‘Naturally Beautiful Yards’ with Amy Meltzer NORTHFIELD — Amy Meltzer of the Massachusetts Pollinator Network and Grow Native Massachusetts will lead a program at Dickinson Memorial Library, 115 Main St., on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 6 to 7...

Senior Center to host lunch with Chef ClareBERNARDSTON – The Bernardston Senior center will host lunch with Chef Clare at 11:45 a.m. Sept. 5.Broccoli and Cheese stuffed chicken will be served with macaroni and cheese, a roll and a cupcake for a...

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — As schools kicked off around the valley this week, Pioneer Valley Regional School District students likely saw the biggest change among schools.The district implemented the use of magnetic Yondr pouches to curb cellphone use among...

By JUDY WAGNER

 Suddenly, everything is going to seed. Rain and heat earlier in the summer prompted the crabgrass to spread aggressively, and other tall grasses are thrusting up seed stalks galore. Poke weed is setting its berries, as is the invasive bittersweet....

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

NORTHFIELD — A Contract Review and Negotiation Committee has been created following recent contention over Town Administrator Andrea Llamas’ contract negotiations.Selectboard Chair Bernard Boudreau and member Heath Cummings will represent the board...

By JULIA DUNCAN

 After reading Doug Selwyn’s column Understanding trauma in the schools [Aug. 24], I still blame Democrats for keeping kids out of school for so long. Since Selwyn is the chair of the Franklin County Continuing the Political Revolution educational...

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

As Valerie Hudson settles into her role as the new executive director of the Franklin County Community Meals Program, she believes a large part of her job, and the job of the program’s volunteer coordinators, is to be an inviting presence for the...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — A Rhode Island man will spend the next nine to 12 years in prison after changing his plea on 17 charges related to a May 2022 crash that hospitalized seven motorcyclists riding on Route 10 in Northfield.Ryan T. O’Farrell, 34, appeared in...

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

NORTHFIELD — In reflecting on lessons learned during the statewide 911 outage in mid-June, town officials and emergency personnel say they hope to improve communication in the event of future service disruptions.On June 18, a firewall intended to...

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

NORTHFIELD — An exhibit celebrating the relationship between visual art and literature is on display at Fiddleheads Gallery.“Sometimes [writing] inspires art, sometimes art inspires writing,” said Marge Anderson, president of the Deerfield Valley Art...

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — The 54 members of the Pioneer Valley Association of Support Personnel (PVASP) will see what administrators say is a “record” pay increase for the union following the approval of a three-year contract.The contract, which was approved by...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

NORTHFIELD — Fans of bingo, books or beer can find entertainment that’s up their alley at a fundraiser, held at The Brewery at Four Star Farms, to buy new furniture for the Children’s Room at Dickinson Memorial Library.The fundraiser will be held...

Selectboard OKs detective post NORTHFIELD — The Selectboard unanimously approved the creation of a detective position for the Police Department last week.Currently, when cases arise that require long-term investigation, the Northfield Police...

RSVP for ham supper by Aug. 9BERNARDSTON — The Bernardston Senior Center will host the Bernardston Kiwanis Club’s ham supper at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13. A cocktail hour starts at 5 p.m.The event will feature music provided by Chase’s DJ Service....

By LIESEL NYGARD

NORTHFIELD — The Northfield Water District was recently recognized by the state Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) for its efforts to maintain a clean water supply.Northfield was one of 45 public water systems across the state to be...

Lisel Mueller opens her poem “The Laughter of Women” with this stanza;The laughter of women sets fireto the Halls of Injusticeand the false evidence burnsto a beautiful white lightness.Kamala Harris has lit the torch. The ancient goddesses within us...

Aug. 3: Falconry program NORTHFIELD — Dickinson Memorial Library will host a falconry program on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. In the event of rain, the program will be moved to Saturday, Aug. 31, at 2:30 p.m.This program is supported in part...

By JUDY WAGNER

 Ah, bless the breeze. After days and days of oppressive temperatures over 90, forcing us to forego outdoor gardening time, we finally had a slight respite. We still couldn’t work outside more than half an hour without being soaked with sweat, but...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

Towns across Franklin County have signed letters in support of a paint recycling bill that advocates say could save municipalities money and help protect the environment.Bernardston, Northfield, Montague, Deerfield, Sunderland and Hawley have signed...