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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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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.
Opinion

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.”





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.



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.


Obituaries

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

Northfield, MA - Deanna Jean (Wright) Lovett, 63, of Northfield, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 21, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Montague, MA, on February 16, 1962. Deanna attended local ... remainder of obit for Deanna J. Lovett

Adele Elizabeth (Loving) Clark Greenfield , MA - Adele Elizabeth Clark, 83, passed Tuesday evening, July 22, 2025 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield, MA. A native of Boston, MA, she was born the daughter of Elizabeth M. Lovi... remainder of obit for Adele Elizabeth Clark

Katherine Ann (DuSell) Hall Fort Lauderdale, FL - It is with heavy hearts that we announce our dear Katie passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on July 17, 2025 at the age of 37. She was born on May 15, 1988 and grew up in Greenfield, M... remainder of obit for Katherine Ann Hall