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Greenfield Public Library Foundation completes $2M pledge toward construction
2 arrested following Greenfield foot pursuit
Orange Walmart Supercenter celebrates end of renovations
Charlemont’s Piti Theatre Co. launching ‘Bee and Blossom’ nature and arts program
$211K grant supports tech upgrades for The United Arc
Hired Hand Signs founder honored with Outstanding Leadership Skills in Manufacturing Award
Columnist Daniel Cantor Yalowitz: America — Longing and belonging
Locally filmed ‘Sheepdog’ to debut at 40th Boston Film Festival
State climate chief hears from area farmers on putting climate-resilient methods into practice
SUNDERLAND — Two local farms opened their doors to Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer on Monday morning to talk about the challenges brought on by climate change, as well as opportunities for future investments in the industry.The state’s first-ever climate...
Shea Theater mural, driven by community input, now complete in Turners Falls
TURNERS FALLS — RiverCulture Director Suzanne LoManto believes “good public art is a response by an artist to the times we live in and the people who make up a community.”The completion of the 3,200-square-foot mural on the exterior of the Shea...
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2 arrested following Greenfield foot pursuit
After 16-year effort, Northeast Biodiesel up for sale in Greenfield
Friendly’s in Greenfield to close Sunday after 42 years
Police search for two suspects who fled from traffic stop in Greenfield
Need a lift? Greenfield Police find, release potentially endangered snake
Western Mass. officials show support for proposed Northern Tier Rail
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Sports
HS Roundup: Frontier girls soccer nets seven goals in win over Pathfinder
It’s been an offensive explosion to start the year for the Frontier girls soccer team. In their first four games of the season, the Redhawks have outscored opponents 30-1 to open with a 4-0 record. The offensive onslaught continued on Monday against...
Bulletin Board: Franklin County Bulldogs and Frontier youth football teams square off
Football notebook: Athol, Franklin Tech take care of business in Week 1
UMass football: Don Brown implores Minutemen to ‘finish the game’ after second-half shutout
Football: Williston pulls ahead early to defeat Deerfield Academy, 34-21Opinion
Jeanne Douillard: Making U.S. election about abortion debate a mistake
I have just read the following Associated Press article published in the Recorder: “Pope: Harris, Trump Against Life,” [Sept. 14]. The AP journalist writes, “Pope Francis advises American Catholics to choose who they think is the ‘lesser evil’ in the...
Noel Gomez: The cost burden of future Democrats
Columnist Bill Newman: Can’t we protect our kids?
L.W. Griswold: Dark money
The World Keeps Turning: Unbiased news? No, it’s not a thing.
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Business
After 16-year effort, Northeast Biodiesel up for sale in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Northeast Biodiesel, the worker- and consumer-owned cooperative that in 2008 set out to produce 1.75 million gallons of biodiesel fuel each year using recycled vegetable oil from restaurants and catering facilities, is selling its 179...
Friendly’s in Greenfield to close Sunday after 42 years
Hilltown Hair Salon moves to former Bon Salon space in Shelburne Falls
Local residents react to state’s new gun law
New owners of Adams Donuts in Greenfield carry on legacy
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Arts & Life
Get Growing with Mickey Rathbun: Time for a garden makeover: Seek help from professionals to see the big picture
Late summer isn’t a pretty time in the garden, at least not in my garden. The recent mini-drought has bleached out what passes for lawn, several large hydrangeas are drooping as they beg me for water, the daylily borders are shriveled and brown....
Speaking of Nature: Abandoned by the gods: One unusually unlucky birding morning
Afro-Caribbean culture inspires Heath artist’s exhibit, ‘Heartbeats and Harmony’
You oughta see these pictures: Greenfield Garden Cinemas launches Talking Talkies series of essential 1930s films
The snowy landscape of memory loss: New book from Shelburne Falls poet inspired by father’s dementia diagnosisObituaries
Diana M. Lund
Greenfield, MA - Diana M. (Graves) Lund, 67, of Montague City Road died Wednesday 9/11/24 at home. She was born in Greenfield on August 10, 1957, the daughter of Walter and Pauline (Howes) Graves. Diana attended local schools and was a ... remainder of obit for Diana M. Lund
Louise Puchalski
Whately, MA - Louise H. Puchalski, 94, of Whately passed away peacefully at the Atrium in Agawam on September 12, 2024. Louise was born in Hinsdale, NH on August 3, 1930, the daughter of Lumina (Major) Howe and Charles Howe. She graduat... remainder of obit for Louise Puchalski
William E. Randall
William E. "Bill" Randall Greenfield, MA - Greenfield- William E. "Bill" Randall, 96, of Long Ave., passed away on Sept. 13, 2024 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. Bill was born in Websterville, VT on February 20, 1928 one of ten ... remainder of obit for William E. Randall
Raymond Alvin Purinton
[IMAGE]Raymond Alvin Purinton CHARLEMONT, MA - Raymond Alvin Purinton, 89, died on September 1, 2024, at RegalCare of Greenfield, MA with the love of his sons and his family focused on him. Born on January 19, 1935, in Greenfield, Massa... remainder of obit for Raymond Alvin Purinton
