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My Turn: There is something we can do: Emergency campaign launched for children of Gaza
Columnist Daniel Cantor Yalowitz: Searching for solitude, safety and peace in a world gone crazy
Grand opening of Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School playground set for Aug. 26
Senator pushes PFAS ban, drawing inspiration from Maine visit
The World Keeps Turning: It’s a matter of trust
Tradition and community thrive at 107th Heath Fair
Despite being 107 years old, the Heath Fair has stuck to its roots in providing agricultural-themed community fun, attendees said of the fair’s opening night on Friday.
Bear-y unwelcome: Why MassWildlife says it’s time to ‘break up’ with bird feeders
BELCHERTOWN — Claudia Chamberlain had an unexpected guest over for breakfast recently.
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Mohawk Trail students to see new staff, new codes of conduct upon Aug. 27 return to school
Bear-y unwelcome: Why MassWildlife says it’s time to ‘break up’ with bird feeders
‘A place that’s just for us’: Greenfield mom to become homeowner through Habitat for Humanity build
New library at 38 Avenue A in Turners Falls preferred over Carnegie renovation
Meeting physician retention goals: Two Greenfield Family Medicine Residency grads stay local
My Turn: Spectre of public and affordable as scare tactics
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Greenfield Notebook: Aug. 17, 2025
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North County Notebook: Aug. 15, 2025
Sports
Bulletin Board: Kennedy and Crocker win Jon Hunt Senior Two Ball
David Kennedy and Jamie Crocker were the winners in the Jon Hunt Senior Two Ball at Country Club of Greenfield on Friday, carding a score of 64. Dennis Rabtor and Charlie Vanasse shot the low net (62).
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: UMass hockey girds for new campaign
Bulletin Board: Isaac Bingham, Marcy Cabanas win Northfield Summer Road Race Thursday
Bulletin Board: Playoffs begin in Greenfield Co-Ed Adult Softball League
Vets Field in Greenfield to get new scoreboard next spring
Opinion
My Turn: Eleanor Roosevelt is still worth listening to
By GEORGE KRIEBEL
My Turn: International Court: Nations are liable for fossil fuel harms
My Turn: Denying facts endangers all of us
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
Cannabis impact fees: Where are they now?
As Aug. 11 marks the third anniversary of the adoption of the newest state rules regulating community impact fees on cannabis businesses, municipalities across Franklin County are left wondering what they can reasonably do with the thousands that have been collected amid a hazy future for the funding.
Greenfield’s Camelot Cat Cafe opening Friday
Tri-State Precision in Northfield marks 60 years
Greenfield’s Rite Aid closing
New owner bringing ‘right energy’ to Main Street Bar & Grille in Greenfield
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Arts & Life
‘The freedom to be silly’: Hilltown Youth Recovery Theatre helps campers heal in mid-air
By AALIANNA MARIETTA
How to grow a creative community: Meet the eight artists selected for CitySpace’s 2025 Pay It Forward program
The melody lingers on: 85 years later, 102-year-old Montague resident to hear Glenn Miller band again
Let’s Talk Relationships: The joy of feeling like yourself: Transitioning is about authenticity
Valley Bounty: Ciesluk’s Farmstand expands: Snack Shack coming soonObituaries
Judith Flemister
Northfield , MA - Judith A. (Thompson) Flemister, 85, of Northfield, MA, passed peacefully on July 29, 2025, surrounded by family. Born October 25, 1939 to Paul and Irene Thompson, Judi was raised in Northfield with her older sister Jan... remainder of obit for Judith Flemister
Doris Bellenoit
Greenfield, MA - Doris Bellenoit, 94, died peacefully at home Friday, August 15 after a brief period of declining health. While we are deeply saddened by the passing of the matriarch of our family, we are grateful to have spent so much ... remainder of obit for Doris Bellenoit
Leda McKenry
Shelburne, MA - Dr. Leda McKenry, 86, of Zerah Fiske Rd., passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025. She was born in Plainfield, NJ on December 6, 1938 to Robert and Lorraine (Van Wycke) Staysa. Dr. McKenry earned a BS and MBS in Nursin... remainder of obit for Leda McKenry
John Battista Pretto
Greenfield, MA - John Battista Pretto, 69, passed away peacefully at his home in Greenfield on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones and his beloved cat, Houdini. He was born in Pittsfield on November 28, 1955, the younges... remainder of obit for John Battista Pretto
