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Montague Board of Health approves nicotine pouch restriction
Agreement gives Greenfield Police access to schools’ live video under ‘certain instances’
Massachusetts mapping out maternal health upgrades
As I See It: How Trump’s bloodless revolution was gifted by liberal Democrats
After weighing split rate, Whately Selectboard adopts single tax rate of $13.34
Double Edge Theatre eyes eco-friendly housing, new Community Design Center
Tax rate down, assessments up in Deerfield
Ski, Snowboard and Skate Sale marks 70th year in Greenfield
Real Estate Transactions: Dec. 13, 2024
Brick & Feather Brewery closes Turners Falls location, though owner charts course to continue brewing
TURNERS FALLS — Although Brick & Feather Brewery has closed its brick-and-mortar location on 11th Street after nine years, owner Lawrence George isn’t giving up his passion for brewing. Come 2025, George will work with Berkshire Brewing Co. in South...
Sackrey Construction Co. of Sunderland celebrating 35 years in business
SUNDERLAND — In December 1989, one of the coldest on record in the region, John Sackrey was in Conway with a small team building an addition onto a home.That addition, for an associate working with Berkshire Design Group, kicked off a decades-long...
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Robbers steal more than $100K from iconic ATM in Greenfield
Planning Board approves housing, cannabis development on Main Street in Greenfield
New Greenfield finance director looks to stabilize staffing, streamline budget processes
Brick & Feather Brewery closes Turners Falls location, though owner charts course to continue brewing
UMass football: Coaching staff and roster update for Minutemen under new coach Joe Harasymiak
Real Estate Transactions: Dec. 13, 2024
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Sports
Greenfield hockey preview: Green Wave moving up to challenging Berry Division
After being the class of the Wright Division for years, the Greenfield hockey team is taking a step up in competition this winter. The Green Wave are making the move up to the Berry Division this season, which featuring the likes of West Springfield,...
HS Roundup: Franklin Tech boys basketball wins opener over St. Mary’s, 50-40 (PHOTOS)
Indoor track: Stellina Moore sets new Mahar school marks in opening meet of the PVIAC season (PHOTOS)
UMass hockey: Boston University scores four unanswered goals, rallies past Minutemen for 4-2 win
Local roundup: Orange's Delaney Parker earns Academic All-American honors at Westfield StateOpinion
Michelle Spaziani: High municipal employee turnover merits immediate review
The city of Greenfield has hired its third finance director this year. Consistent with my Oct. 22, 2024, letter to the dditor, the high turnover in the first year of Mayor Virginia Desorgher’s administration, especially the continued turnover in the...
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Business
GCC event highlights outdoor industry jobs
GREENFIELD — Between hiking, biking, skiing and more, there is a lot of fun to be had in the great outdoors, and sometimes, you can find a career there, too. Greenfield Community College held its annual Outdoor Industry Job Fair on Thursday,...
Element Brewing Co. in Millers Falls celebrating 15 years in business
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 dinnerse-Edition
Arts & Life
Sounds Local: He’ll play anything you want: Stephen Kellogg will perform an all-request show at Shea Theater, Dec. 19
Singer-songwriter Stephen Kellogg has never been afraid to take risks in his over 25-year career. In addition to writing honest folk-rock songs that connect with listeners, he is a natural storyteller, which has led to him giving a TEDx Talk, writing...
Speaking of Nature: Introducing the Birch Perch II: Making improvements to my bird observation venue
Conversations over candy-making: Sharing beloved holiday food traditions
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 manyObituaries
Richard Baker
Richard (Dick) Baker Shelburne Falls, MA - Richard (Dick) Baker, 83, of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the home of his daughter, on Sunday, November 24th, 2024, after a lengthy battle with... remainder of obit for Richard Baker
Joseph Simkus
Port Richey, FL - Joseph Stephen Simkus Jr., 70, of Port Richey, FL passed away at home on 12/5/24. He was born in Greenfield, MA, the first son of Joseph Simkus and Doris (Schack) Simkus. He graduated from Greenfield High School i... remainder of obit for Joseph Simkus
Rosemarie Dufresne
BUCKLAND, MA - Rosemarie Dufresne, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, with her children by her side. Fondly known as Rose, she was a cornerstone of her community. Rose was passionate about sewing, quiltin... remainder of obit for Rosemarie Dufresne
Roger A. Farrington
Colrain, MA - Roger A. Farrington, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Roger was born in Colrain on Sept. 18, 1938 the son of George and Jennie (Fairbanks) Farrington. He was a graduate of Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls... remainder of obit for Roger A. Farrington
