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My Turn: Massachusetts gun law closes no loopholes, solves nothing
Fairview Street cell tower approved in Greenfield
‘Our schools must reject stereotypes’: Comerford, local residents continue push to end Indigenous mascots
$5.74M to fund large-scale renovation at Greenfield’s Winslow Building
Due to housing progress and changing demographics, Shelburne’s CDBG awards likely to decrease
Rebirth of Leverett’s Revolutionary-era sawmill: Park, nature trail open as restoration efforts continue
Interim CEO chosen for Franklin County’s YMCA
South Deerfield’s Giving Circle Thrift Shop to close
Real Estate Transactions: June 20, 2025
Committing to ‘a more equal and just society’: Greenfield celebrates Juneteenth
GREENFIELD — A crowd gathered on the Greenfield Common Thursday afternoon to commemorate Juneteenth with a message that though progress has been made, there is still a ways to go.
Labor of love: Born to Birth doula service settles in at Orange Innovation Center
ORANGE — Felisha Foisy wants to help you, and your baby, out.
Greenfield Police Logs: May 19 to May 26, 2025
PHOTO: Bovine buddies
Sounds Local: Green River Fest returns this weekend: Strong presence of local bands in the lineup this year
Greenfield Notebook: June 18, 2025Sports
Bulletin board: Brodeur, Shivone lift Gilmore & Farrell to Game 1 win in GMLB final series
Phil Brodeur struck out 11 in five innings, allowing just one hit, and Ben Shivone struck out the side with a scoreless sixth inning to lift Gilmore & Farrell to a 2-0 win in Game 1 of the Majors Division championship series on Thursday at Lunt Field.
UMass basketball: Minutemen players peel back layers of farm life at Hadley’s Barnwood Valley (PHOTOS)
Cody Booska returns to competition, dominates Mass. Am qualifier with 3-under 69
Orange’s own leaps into national spotlight: Krasco to compete at New Balance Nationals
Bulletin Board: 44th Annual Montague Mug Race Kicks Off Aug. 16
Opinion
Amy MacKenzie: Tactical response team disturbing
I am profoundly disturbed by the response of the Greenfield and Turners Falls police force to a domestic violence complaint. A small army of men dressed up in tactical gear, complete with high-powered guns? According to an article in the Recorder, the woman had left the house and was out of danger. The alleged abuser was locked in a bathroom. What person in their right mind would unlock that bathroom door and step out of the house knowing that many guns would be directly aimed at his head? What was the goal of the official who decided to deploy such a force of strength? By far a better, more sane response would have been to bring in a few police officers who understood the value of and had well-developed skills in negotiation and de-escalation. Instead, it seems that those in charge employed the ugly, dark tactic of instilling fear, not only in the man cowering in the bathroom, but in the community as well.
Shirley Majewski: Something to crow about
Francis Gallo: More on the writ of habeas corpus
Christine Baronas: Questioning
Deborah Potee: Superior Greenfield Public Schools leader
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Business
Permit approved for Greenfield cat cafe
GREENFIELD — The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit allowing applicant Cameron Ward to open Camelot Cafe, believed to be the first cat cafe in western Massachusetts, Thursday evening.
Racial justice group raising money to support Mohawk Falafel and Shawarma owner
New Angel’s Edge Barbershop in Greenfield pays homage to late loved ones
Small businesses air complaints to Mass. lawmakers
Real Estate Transactions, May 30, 2025
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Arts & Life
Comedy, tragedy and pandemic tell relatable tale in Silverthorne Theater Co.’s latest production
In Silverthorne Theater Co.’s latest production, Jordan Harrison’s “The Amateurs,” a deft cast weaves its way through a complicated but comedic script with pandemic-era resonance.
Speaking of Nature: Pressure is on for the spotted turtle: Now is the point in the turtle life cycle when female turtles are most vulnerable
Something red for Juneteenth: ‘The backbone of Juneteenth festivities has always been the table’
‘Meant to only last the summer’: Amherst artist’s wheatpaste murals among those now decorating Montague
Valley Bounty: New farm with an old-fashioned feel: Moody Family Farm in Bernardston opens their farm stand this monthObituaries
Frances Moro
Leesburg, FL - Frances Ann Moro, originally from South Deerfield, passed away at the age of 83 on June 17, 2025. Residing in Leesburg, Florida at the time of her passing, Fran's life was a testament to compassion, dedication, and quiet ... remainder of obit for Frances Moro
Reverend Francis M. Kennedy
1939 2025 Chicopee, MA - Reverend Francis M. Kennedy, 86, of Westfield, died on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. Fr. Kennedy was born on May 8, 1939, in Springfield to the late Deputy Fire Chief Francis ... remainder of obit for Reverend Francis M. Kennedy
James C. O'Sullivan
Greenfield, MA - James C. O'Sullivan (Jim), 87, of Colrain Road, Greenfield died peacefully Sunday 6/15/25 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. He was born in Greenfield on November 20, 1937, the son of Michael and Theodor... remainder of obit for James C. O'Sullivan
Wendy L. Iseman
Northfield, MA - June 24,1949 ~February 24, 2025 Wendy Louise Iseman, 75, of Northfield, Massachusetts, sadly passed away on February 24, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Wendy dedicated her life to justice, compassion, and service a... remainder of obit for Wendy L. Iseman
