State climate law leaves locals uneasy
Mass Audubon speaks to language in clean energy law to minimize land use concerns
Remaining ARPA funding to benefit pocket park, Cowell Gym in Shelburne
With eye toward FY26 budget, salary talks begin in Orange
New offices in Greenfield mark expansion for Community Legal Aid
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Nov. 25 to Nov. 29, 2024
Franklin County, North Quabbin students honored for success in, out of class
TURNERS FALLS — Ten exemplary students from across Franklin County and North Quabbin region were recognized Thursday night during the Franklin County Area Superintendents’ Association’s annual awards dinner at Franklin County Technical School.These...
Tree lighting, pop-up market kick off first night of Jingle Fest
GREENFIELD — To ring in the holiday season, downtown Greenfield came to life with songs, shopping and the lighting of a Christmas tree during the first night of the 11th annual Jingle Fest on Friday evening.The Franklin Community Co-op served hot...
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Two Gardner residents killed in three-vehicle crash in New Salem
Jacobs back at helm of Newton School in Greenfield
Bulletin board: Day 4 Massachusetts Shotgun Deer Hunting Season
Real Estate Transactions: Dec. 6, 2024
Benefit to be held this weekend for Northfield fire victim
Bus transit gets a boost to expand, connect routes throughout western Mass
Editors Picks
Montague and Erving Notebook: Dec. 6, 2024
PHOTOS: Merry crafting at Historic Deerfield
She’s hooked on nature: Wendell resident celebrates beauty through rug hooking
Let’s Talk Relationships: How to handle feelings of shame: The holiday season can be a triggering time for many
Sports
Greenfield Pickup celebrates 40 years of ultimate Frisbee
GREENFIELD — What began as just a few friends playing at the Green River Swimming and Recreation Area has turned into an inter-generational group of ultimate Frisbee players who meet, rain or shine, at the Greenfield Community College fields on a...
UMass football: Behind the discussions that led to the Minutemen hiring Joe Harasymiak
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: UMass football gets its man
UMass basketball: Minutewomen rout Northeastern 80-51, halt 3-game skid
Bulletin board: Day 4 Massachusetts Shotgun Deer Hunting Season
Opinion
My Turn: Scraping bottom of the barrel?
Donald Trump’s pick for the top law enforcement official and top Defense Department official in the country seem glaringly lacking in respect for the law when it applies to them or their prospective boss.Matt Gaetz, who has withdrawn himself from...
Guest columnist Joe Gannon: Hard truths or easy lies after the election
Ahmad Esfahani: Government, religion a dangerous mix
Jeremy Williams: Those who hold the strings
Eric Bright: Trump will be seen as status quo
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Business
Element Brewing Co. in Millers Falls celebrating 15 years in business
MILLERS FALLS — Adapting to industry changes and listening to community feedback has carried Element Brewing Co. co-founders Ben Anhalt and Dan Kramer into their 15th year in business.To mark the occasion, Element Brewing Co. will host a celebration...
Maple Valley Creamery plans farmstand in South Deerfield
Lifelong home baker starts business, The Sourdog, in Orange
Bittersweet Bakery & Cafe in Deerfield reopens with smaller menu, renewed focus on dinners
Local restaurant owners reflect on ‘really important conversation’ started by defeated ballot questione-Edition
Arts & Life
Beehive drama comes to Ashfield: ‘To Serve A Hive’ will be staged at First Congregational Church, Dec. 14
For one night and one night only, the First Congregational Church of Ashfield will be hosting a performance of “To Serve A Hive,” a queer political thriller and a climate crisis drama set in a beehive.Changing climates, dwindling resources, and an...
Sounds Local: Community Chorus celebrates with holiday concert on Sunday: Plus, She Said transforms into Psychedelic Farmgirls
Speaking of Nature: Spotting the bird with the ‘X-factor’: The absolute worst time to be without a camera
Relief from the over-the-hill blues: Recipes for a party and some special Brazilian cheese puffs
A celebration of history-making women: The Rockwell Museum exhibits over 200 of Anita Kunz’s portraits in ‘Original Sisters’Obituaries
Shane E. Thayer
Northfield, MA - Shane E. Thayer, 55, of Northfield died Monday 12/2/24. He was born in Montague on February 25, 1969, the son of Paul A. Thayer and Carol (Boucher) (Thayer) Curtiss. Shane attended local schools and was a graduate of Tu... remainder of obit for Shane E. Thayer
Eugene Wapner
Greenfield, MA - On December 4th, as the first snow of the season began to fall, Eugene (Gene) Wapner quietly passed away. Gene was a man of strength, boundless love, and immense talent. His presence was a cornerstone for his family, of... remainder of obit for Eugene Wapner
Marvin L. Kelley
Greenfield, MA - Marvin L. Kelley, 82, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024 at Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst after seven months of declining health. Marv grew up in Rocky Hill, CT, the youngest son of Martha (Bearse) K... remainder of obit for Marvin L. Kelley
Ruth M. Akey
Greenfield, MA - Ruth M. Akey passed away on December 3, 2024, at the age of 96, in the comfort of her home surrounded by family. Known by so many as Mom, Meme, Meme 2, she is now reunited with her beloved husband Clifford, and we take ... remainder of obit for Ruth M. Akey
