Firefighters partner with Jumptown to practice water rescues in Orange

07-25-2025 4:11 PM

ORANGE — Jumping out of a plane may sound terrifying to some, but for others it’s a thrill, especially when their landing makes a splash.


Celebrate Indigenous culture and history: 12th annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival returns to Unity Park, Aug. 2

07-25-2025 9:15 AM

The annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival returns to Unity Park for the 12th year on Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3, with special events on Friday, Aug. 1, to lead into the weekend celebration of Indigenous culture and history.


Sports

Opinion


Columnist Judy Wagner: The artist’s gift — Nancy Schön’s art speaks her truth
07-25-2025 4:14 PM

If you have ever strolled through the Boston Public Garden among its beautiful trees, flowers and iconic swan boats, you have likely come across the Make Way for Ducklings sculpture featuring Mrs. Mallard and her eight ducklings.  If you were with children, no doubt they immediately ran over to touch or sit astride the ducks, smiling widely.  This sculpture is the best known work of Newton artist Nancy Schön, a warm and vibrant person I first met long before she was famous, when I was just starting college and she generously invited me to visit her home anytime I need a break from the dorm.  She and her husband Don, a noted professor at the MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning, welcomed me many times. It was early in her artistic career and I often observed her hard at work in the drawing space set up in the upstairs hallway, painstakingly making drawings of famous paintings, following the advice of a mentor who said “copy the masters.” 

buzz logo

Your Daily Puzzles

Cross|Word

An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."

Flipart

A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.

Really Bad Chess

Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.

SpellTower

Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.

Typeshift

Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.

Business


Tri-State Precision in Northfield marks 60 years
07-24-2025 8:30 AM

NORTHFIELD — From infrastructure supporting the Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Station to nuclear material filters and machinery pieces for a variety of high-tech industries, Tri-State Precision has done a little bit of everything as it marks its 60th anniversary.

e-Edition

Current front page for Greenfield Recorder

Arts & Life


Meet the Bluebird Lady of Birnam Road: Northfield resident shares avian hobby with neighbors
07-25-2025 10:01 AM

Anyone seeing a bluebird up close can understand why this feathered friend symbolizes happiness. Our eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) captures the hearts of many with their vibrant plumage, and Susan Brock of Northfield is a devotee who helps spread the joy to others.

Obituaries

Obit photo for Bernard F. Murley Bernard F. Murley

Turners Falls, MA - Bernard F. Murley, 91, of Montague St. passed away Friday July 11, 2025, at Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility. He was born in Montague August 11, 1933, the son of Obed and Abigail (Haigis) Murley. Bernie attended... remainder of obit for Bernard F. Murley

Obit photo for Jane Louise LaValle Jane Louise LaValle

Gill, MA - Jane Louise LaValle of Gill, MA passed away after a brief illness on July 14th, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, with family at her side. Jane was born in Norfolk, VA on March 12, 1961. Daughter of Mary and ... remainder of obit for Jane Louise LaValle

Obit photo for Roland Scott Emery III Roland Scott Emery III

Roland Scott Emery, III Parksville, British Columbia, Canada - May 6 , 1932 - July 9, 2025 It is with sadness that Roland's family announce his passing at Stanford Seniors Village on July 9th, at the great age of 93. Roland was predecea... remainder of obit for Roland Scott Emery III

Obit photo for Joseph R. Canuel Joseph R. Canuel

Greenfield, MA - Joseph R. Canuel, age 65, of 49 Maple Street, Greenfield MA. was unexpectedly "Called Home", on Sunday July 20, 2025, in the presence of his loving wife. He was born in Providence, RI on November 29, 1959, the son of th... remainder of obit for Joseph R. Canuel

Contribute

Submit Obituary Submit News Tip

Submit Letter to the Editor

Your contact info

In case we need to contact you - we do not publish these in print or online