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Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust considers further rate hikes
New role focused on downtown development in Northfield, Turners Falls and Shelburne Falls
Trio unopposed for Greenfield City Council seats
Western Mass community colleges see continued enrollment growth under MassReconnect
Gov. Healey forms Anti-Hunger Task Force in response to federal SNAP cuts
BHN lands nearly $939K to expand child mental health support
Nearly $334K heading to Franklin County farms
Beacon Hill Roll Call: July 14 to July 18, 2025
Blooming Backpacks drive ends Aug. 5
Firefighters partner with Jumptown to practice water rescues in Orange
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
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.
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South County reporter bids adieu after four years
‘Like I'm standing in a room of giants’: Meet Elana Casey, new associate director of the Augusta Savage Gallery at UMass Amherst
PHOTO: Hay day
‘Everybody wants to tell their story’: Ten historical societies participating in Hilltown History Trail, Aug. 2
Sports
First Annual Pars for a Purpose at Thomas Memorial raises nearly $20,000 for Cancer Connection
The First Annual Pars for a Purpose at Thomas Memorial was a smashing success.
80th Invitational Four Ball: Defending champs Wolanske and Donoghue seek third title 
Path of a champion: Leverett native Glenn Wong Jr. played key role in Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA title run
Bulletin Board: Frontier, Greenfield punch tickets to DRIVE League semifinals
Joe Harasymiak, Minutemen speak at MAC Football Media Day ahead of 2025 seasonOpinion
Columnist Judy Wagner: The artist’s gift — Nancy Schön’s art speaks her truth
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.”
My Turn: Twelve Day Iran War — Why it happened and what’s next
Judy Franklin: Massachusetts Medicare For All bills must pass now
As I See It: Why there will be no more elections
My Turn: How did empathy become the enemy?
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
Tri-State Precision in Northfield marks 60 years
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.
Greenfield’s Rite Aid closing
New owner bringing ‘right energy’ to Main Street Bar & Grille in Greenfield
Sidehill Farm yogurt biz changes hands in Hawley
Breaking down barriers in trade work: Collective of LGBTQ handy service workers in high demande-Edition
Arts & Life
Meet the Bluebird Lady of Birnam Road: Northfield resident shares avian hobby with neighbors
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.
Valley Bounty: The joy of blueberry season: Sobieski’s River Valley Farm in Whately has been growing blueberries since 1977
Sounds Local: There’s no place like home: Western Mass turned West Coast country singer Rosie Porter tours old stomping grounds 
Speaking of Nature: Like floating jewels: A single blossom on a fragrant water lily blooms for only three days
Worth every penny: Cherry season is short and sweet
Obituaries
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
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
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
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
