Conway becomes first in county to adopt nicotine-free generation regs
Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle named DCR commissioner
Montague joining Pioneer Valley Mosquito Control District
Real Estate Transactions: July 11, 2025
Guest columnists Jennifer Core and Claire Morenon: Immigrants — the heart of our local food system
Colrain forms hiring committee for highway superintendent
Colrain doubling special permit application fees
Greenfield Truck & Equipment to open on Beacon Street
GREENFIELD — The man who purchased two local dealerships from McGovern Automotive Group about four months ago plans to open Greenfield Truck & Equipment on Beacon Street within the next couple weeks.
A (hair) cut above the rest: Greenfield Circle K employees raising money for Special Olympics
GREENFIELD — Carl Heebner has for about eight years enticed Circle K customers to donate to the Special Olympics in July by offering to cut or shave his hair. This time around, five of his coworkers have stepped forward to help with the cause.
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PHOTOS: One step at a time
Sounds Local: Shelburne Falls Porch Fest to fill village with music
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Sports
Bay State Games 2025: West softball repeats as champions with 11-7 win over Coastal
DEVENS — The West softball team is leaving the Bay State Games with a gold medal for the second straight year.
Silver finish for West: Local stars battle in Bay State Games baseball final
On The Ridge with Joe Judd: The red ghost of Shelburne
117th Mass. Amateur: Booska family bonds on display at GreatHorse
Matthew Johnson dominates stroke play as 117th Mass. Amateur heads to match play at GreatHorseOpinion
My Turn: In the name of the law
In 1787, the U.S. Constitution was amended to include the Fugitive Slave Clause. This clause made it illegal for enslaved persons to free themselves through escape, and legally required them to be returned to their enslavers. In enshrining this in the Constitution, it also nullified state laws that protected enslaved persons from being returned to their enslaver if they reached a Northern state that abolished slavery. However, as Southern enslavers were unsatisfied with the resistance they encountered when attempting to retrieve their escaped slaves, the U.S. government attempted to mollify them with a stronger law. In 1793, The Fugitive Slave Law was passed by Congress. This law declared that any escaped enslaved person must be returned to their enslaver, regardless of what state in which they were recaptured, and that anyone assisting in their escape would be fined $500 and given a year in prison.
Warren Senders: Activism demands media reform
Laurie Evans: Restore access to Gordon King Estate
My Turn: Thoughts on motonormativity
Garth Shaneyfelt: Paying the piper
Your Daily Puzzles
An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Business
Sidehill Farm yogurt biz changes hands in Hawley
HAWLEY — After 25 years running Sidehill Farm, founders Paul Lacinski and Amy Klippenstein are moooving on.
Breaking down barriers in trade work: Collective of LGBTQ handy service workers in high demand
‘We’re trying a new adventure’: International Cafe and Deli opens in South Deerfield
Aldi grocery store opens in Greenfield
Moldavite Dreams on the move: Business returning to Shelburne Falls roots
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Arts & Life
Nature Photo Contest
Speaking of Nature: The big beautiful world —A baby nuthatch ventures out
A basic omelette: perhaps the most French of foods
Fighting back through portraiture: Greenfield exhibit raises awareness about violence against Indigenous women
Sounds Local: Shows galore planned for July 4
Obituaries
Camaline Keach
Athol, MA - Camaline T. Keach, on July 5th, 2025, at Athol Hospital. She was born on June 17, 1923, in Athol, a daughter of the late Antoni and Addolorada Bariloni. She was the wife of the late Thomas Keach. A graveside service wi... remainder of obit for Camaline Keach
Theresa A. Cassidy
Ashfield, MA - Theresa A. (DeMarco) Cassidy, 93, of Ashfield, Mass., passed away peacefully on June 28. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, Theresa, Terry, "Treese," or Mrs. C will be missed... remainder of obit for Theresa A. Cassidy
John Nove
SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA - John Nove, 77, died peacefully at home on July 1, 2025 after a serious illness. A 16-year resident of South Deerfield, he established the Grey Seal Bindery and served as Chair of the Deerfield Historical Commission... remainder of obit for John Nove
Richard Zuron
Whately, MA - With love and sorrow, we honor the peaceful passing of Richard in his beloved Deerfield home, where he spent 65 years devoted to the life he thoughtfully built. Guided by faith, family, and his Polish heritage, Richard li... remainder of obit for Richard Zuron
