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By DAVID SPECTOR

Mallards are the ducks most likely to be seen in park ponds. The male is readily identified by his green head and narrow white neck-band; the brown female, superficially similar to the females of several other duck species, shares the male’s...

By BILL DANIELSON

I am sure that some of you may have looked at today’s photo and thought, “That’s not a plant.” I know that I had made a New Year’s resolution to focus more attention on plants this year, but Nature herself threw me a curveball when this gorgeous male...

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — There will be 33 School Choice seats open at Pioneer Valley Regional School for the 2023-2024 school year, but discussion will continue around the Pioneer Valley Regional School District’s two elementary schools.The School Committee voted...

By MADDIE FABIAN

NORTHAMPTON — Dane Kuttler, one of about 30 people volunteering for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program run by Community Action Pioneer Valley, thinks doing taxes is fun. More than that, she loves helping low-income taxpayers in the...

By BILL DANIELSON

As the days continue to lengthen and the birds outside start ramping up their activities for the breeding season it is time for some of our resident species to start house hunting. A large number of the species that we see at our wintertime feeders...

By LISA GOODRICH

For Big Y, the commitment to serving neighbors food from local farms started at the beginning. In 1936, Paul D’Amour and his brother, Gerry D’Amour, used their family savings to purchase the Y Cash Market. The business grew, and in the 1950s the...

By MADELEINE PARA and LINDA BUTLER

The long slog of lawmaking in Congress isn’t exactly riveting to the average American.But once those laws take effect? People start paying attention and getting excited as they see the benefits show up in their lives.That’s especially true with the...

By MARY BYRNE

NORTHFIELD — A Pioneer Valley Regional School senior was recently recognized by town officials with the 2022 Citizen Stewardship Award for his contributions to preserving natural resources. Cooper Bullock received the award at a Selectboard meeting...

By BELLA LEVAVI

NORTHFIELD — Should zombies receive education? This question and more is discussed in Pioneer Valley Regional School’s spring musical, “Zombie Prom.” Performances will be held Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., followed by a matinee show at 2 p.m. on...

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — Between the lush foliage of the El Yunque jungle and the busy streets of San Juan, a group of Pioneer Valley Regional School students got a taste of the world outside of rural Franklin County.From Feb. 16 to 22, 17 students visited Puerto...

Congressman John Olver’s passing saddened us all. But his legacy of commitment to our environment and outdoor recreation will live on for generations to come. Those of us at the Appalachian Mountain Club, particularly those working to steward the New...

Seventh GradeHighest Honors: Nia Barton, Thomas Clary, Anthony Ellis, Laura Feuss, Karinna Kostov, Greta Lewis, Chayton Massa, Nathaniel Pinto, Simona Plugaru, Emersen Pratt, Mariah Renaud, Alexander Sanieski and Jacob Thomas.High Honors: Harley...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

MONTAGUE — A proposal to create the first deed-restricted affordable housing in town in more than a decade took a step forward on Tuesday when the Planning Board voted to recommend the project to the Selectboard.The idea, outlined by Pioneer Valley...

By LISA GOODRICH

At first glance, Charlemont may seem an unlikely place to open a restaurant that features New Orleans cooking. When the pandemic offered a chance to try something new, Wesley Janssen and family saw the opportunity for a homecoming.The Northfield...

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — Following the previous week’s public hearing and feedback from town officials, Pioneer Valley Regional School District administrators presented a revised budget for fiscal year 2024, with reduced town assessments, which was approved...

By CHRIS LARABEE

The Pioneer Valley, Union 38 and Frontier regional school districts surprised teachers in the last week with Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards in recognition of their efforts in helping students succeed in the classroom and beyond.Pioneer...

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — With one principal already appointed, the Pioneer Valley Regional School District is taking on two principal searches in Northfield and seeking candidates for an expanded administrator role.After five months as interim, Cynthia Schultz...

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — Pioneer Valley Regional School District officials laid out their proposed fiscal year 2024 budget on Thursday, with town officials and school staff urging them to continue to “sharpen their pencils” ahead of next week’s vote.Director of...

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

When they opened their most recent utility bill, Dianne and Robert Rode couldn’t believe that they were being asked to pay $500 for a month’s worth of heat, the highest bill they’ve ever received in 35 years of living at their home in Heath.“It was...

By CHRIS LARABEE

BERNARDSTON — With the Pioneer Valley Regional School band preparing for a trip to Virginia in the spring, the Bernardston Kiwanis Club is raising money to help cover expenses with one of its traditional chicken pot pie meals.On Saturday, Jan. 28, at...