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By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The 2024 District Report Card from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shows the Greenfield School Department was behind state averages in students’ completion of core curriculum, placement in advanced courses and ninth grade passing rates.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD — Fire investigators with the Greenfield Fire Department and state police were unable to pinpoint the cause of the blaze that burned through the upper floors of an apartment building at 75 School St. Sunday morning, leaving it uninhabitable.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE — More people and more money. That’s what first responders say they need to keep up with outdoor recreation tourism, which is straining their departments.

3:54 p.m. - Walk in reports someone broke into Suzees Third Street Laundry Wednesday night. Report taken.

By GARRETT COTE

AMHERST — Getting consecutive stops on the defensive end felt almost impossible for the UMass men’s basketball team through 30 minutes of action. Rhode Island used a 3-point barrage and timely Sebastian Thomas drives to the hoop to build a 77-67 lead with 10 minutes, 53 seconds remaining in the second half.

9:22 a.m. - Past breaking and entering into a motor vehicle reported on Garfield Street. Report issued.

By DOMENIC POLI

NEW SALEM – The town’s Planning Board hopes to vote on the New Salem Museum and Academy of Fine Art’s site plan application next week, after the institution’s attorney adds specific language pertaining to indoor events, fencing and event setup.

Staff Report

ORANGE – A man was airlifted to a hospital Friday morning following a head-on collision on Daniel Shays Highway.

By GARRETT COTE

AMHERST — UMass men’s basketball head coach Frank Martin confirmed Thursday that senior forward Daniel Rivera would miss the remainder of the regular season with a knee injury. The third-year Minutemen head coach didn’t offer a timetable for Rivera’s return, but did say that he had been playing through an injury for about a month.

By GUSTAVO ATENCIO FLORES

TURNERS FALLS — Members of Four Rivers Charter Public School’s Drama Club are putting their set design skills to the test this year by opting to perform an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic pirate adventure story “Treasure Island.”

10:33 a.m. — Reporting party requesting a call back from the animal control officer regarding the bird flu. Caller inquiring if it has been reported locally. She states she walks down Migratory Way all the time near Cabot Woods with her dog and she saw two dead geese, and another one on the ice that was suffering. Caller is concerned for the spread of bird flu to other animals as well. Message left for the animal control officer.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

SOUTH DEERFIELD — An adult was transported to Baystate Franklin Medical Center with injuries described by Deerfield Police Chief John Paciorek as being “life-threatening at minimum” after being struck by a northbound Amtrak train.

The Greenfield Recreation Department’s Buddy Basketball program for ages 6 and up incorporates adaptive techniques into basketball to create an inclusive experience for players of all abilities. Modifications will be made for dribbling, shooting or passing, thus opening doors for participation and skill development. The program will be offered on Mondays from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., between March 3 and April 7, at the Discovery School at Four Corners. Visit magreenfieldweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web to register.

By GARRETT COTE

It feels like an eternity ago that the UMass men’s basketball team was in the mix for a second consecutive double bye in the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament. Back on Feb. 4, the Minutemen gave away a late lead to Saint Louis with third place in the conference on the line. They beat La Salle the very next game, but have since dropped four in a row – losing by an average margin of 18.5 points.

12:05 a.m. — A traffic stop at the Mobil gas station on the Mohawk Trail resulted in the arrest of Ronald Ingram, 27, of Chicopee, on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, unregistered motor vehicle and a motor vehicle lights violation.

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — The Deerfield Police Department is investigating a crash Thursday night that resulted in one driver following another to her Conway residence after she left the scene.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

Enjoy a glimpse into the minds of the creative individuals who teach art to students at Northfield Mount Hermon. Currently on display at the school’s Rhodes Art Center is an exhibit showcasing the work of the visual arts faculty. 

By CHRIS LARABEE

After a strong start to its 2024-25 season, the Brick Church Music Series is closing out with a local string quartet.

HAWLEY — The Hawley Volunteer Fire Department is issuing a reminder to residents to check that their carbon monoxide detectors are functional, as well as clear snow away from vents, following a response to a gas buildup in a home Sunday night.