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Bernarston voters approve paying off fire truck loan at Town Meeting
Western Mass legislators urge PILOT formula reform
Healey urges Congress to reject SNAP cuts
Mohawk Trail, Hawlemont school committees support further exploration of single-campus model
Lifelong Shelburne resident seeks Selectboard seat
‘The community needed this’: Franklin Tech celebrates new veterinary and animal sciences building
Eggtooth Productions presents ‘Orlando’
Shutesbury police chief on leave
Conway art show to raise money for Franklin Land Trust
Photos: A city abuzz
Two North Quabbin area veterans honored with Quilts of Valor
ORANGE — Two more North Quabbin area veterans became Quilts of Valor recipients following a ceremony at the Community Church of North Orange and Tully last week.
In heavenly harmony: The Singing Priests to perform at Our Lady of Peace in Turners Falls, May 22
North County Notebook: May 16, 2025
West County Notebook: May 16, 2025
Greenfield Notebook: May 16, 2025Sports
HS Baseball: Jackson Glazier, Pioneer baseball finish regular season undefeated with extra-inning win over Drury
NORTH ADAMS — Saturday’s game had a chance to be over even before it reached the halfway point. That could have cost Pioneer its perfect season.
HS Roundup: Greenfield softball closes out regular season with 5-2 win over Agawam (PHOTOS)
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Skribiski Family keeping watch on the Windy City
HS Notebook: Pioneer baseball, Turners softball, Frontier track capture outright league titles
Bulletin Board: Franklin First Credit Union defeats Pristine Orientals in GGSL actionOpinion
Conor M. Power: Not normal and will not end well
I am 82 years old and an independent voter. I have seen and lived under many presidents, some excellent and some that did not live up to America’s ideals. I can state quite unequivocally that Donald Trump is the most corrupt and inept president that I have ever encountered. I say corrupt because witness his creation of a crypto meme coin that allows anyone in the world, who curries Trump’s favor, to purchase his meme coins (essentially bribes) whose name Trump knows but remains unknown to the rest of us. Or consider Trump’s recent Truth Social message: “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT” right before he paused his tariffs. Marjorie Taylor Greene made a killing and Trump bragged about how his billionaire friends made millions. Or take these ruinous tariffs where exemptions can be purchased with a “donation” to his inaugural fund. Just ask Tim Cooke of Apple who gave a million and received an exemption for iPhones.
Donald Moskowitz: Rebuild our Merchant Marine
Judith Truesdell: Birthright citizenship
Columnist Jon Huer: Right is left and left is right
My Turn: Paths to advocate for just and humane treatment of immigrants
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
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Business
Six Franklin County businesses get funding boost through Biz-M-Power grants, fundraising
Six Franklin County businesses have benefited from a series of Biz-M-Power grants awarded by MassDevelopment’s Growth Capital Division, with a total of $779,397 being distributed to 62 small businesses across the state.
Longtime farmers retire, close Butynski’s Farm Stand in Greenfield
Customer demand drives expansion of Flis Market’s pizza offerings
$200K grant fuels expansion at Radial Dynamics in Greenfield
As Shady Glen Diner awaits buyer, current owner extends hours, shores up staffinge-Edition
Arts & Life
‘Once I started playing the organ, I was hooked’: Beloved longtime minister of music Dick Matteson bids farewell
After 65 years playing and directing church music, 17 of those as First Church Amherst minister of music, Dick Matteson is ready to celebrate his legacy with the Pioneer Valley. He plans to retire next month, and a farewell concert will be held this Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m.
Preserving the work of a dear friend: Making Hilary Sloin’s acquaintance on the page
‘It’s the way I feel faith, like a river’: Greenfield’s All Souls Church celebrates 200th anniversary this Sunday
Valley Bounty: Hillside Nursery thrives in a niche market: Small plant farm in Ashfield specializes in lady-slipper orchids and woodland wildflowers
Sounds Local: StrangeCreekCampout returns next weekend: Family-friendly camping, jamming, and over 60 bands on three stagesObituaries
Richard D. Cranson
Ashfield, MA - Richard D. Cranson, 88, passed away at home on May 13, 2025. He was born in Montague, MA on December 25, 1936 the son of Howard and Elinor (Pollen) Cranson. He grew up in Ashfield and after graduating from Sanderson A... remainder of obit for Richard D. Cranson
Paul Gabriel Lawler
Amherst, MA - It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing, in his home, of Paul Gabriel Lawler , 86 years of age, of Amherst, Massachusetts on May 14, 2025. Paul was born on April 17, 1939 in Brighton, Massachusett... remainder of obit for Paul Gabriel Lawler
Jean M. Desrosier
Orange, MA - Jean Marie (Roussel, Gore) Desrosiers, 81, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday (5/10). Born on September 25, 1943 in Athol, she was the daughter of Roland J. & Estelle M. (Letourneau) Roussel. She was a graduate o... remainder of obit for Jean M. Desrosier
Paul M. Rich
Greenfield, MA - Paul M. Rich, the self described "Last of the Mohawkians", was born May 22, 1943, and lived his entire life in Greenfield, MA. He graduated from Windham College in Putney, VT with a BA in Economics and a minor in Americ... remainder of obit for Paul M. Rich
