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Residents, solar companies weigh in on revisions to state’s solar incentives program
17-year-old Hatfield resident killed in Deerfield crash
My Turn: Solicitations aplenty keep mailbox full
Shutesbury begins police chief search
Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust considers further rate hikes
Western Mass community colleges see continued enrollment growth under MassReconnect
Gov. Healey forms Anti-Hunger Task Force in response to federal SNAP cuts
Regional solar installers say tax credit cuts may delay payback
EASTHAMPTON — While federal cuts to solar energy tax credits in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” may lengthen the time it takes for home and business owners to pay back solar projects, local solar companies are confident that solar installations remain great investments.
Park bench to be returned, moved to new location at Greenfield pocket park
GREENFIELD — Almost a year after Mayor Ginny Desorgher decided to remove the park benches and chess table at the end of Miles Street — a choice that supporters saw as a public safety measure and opponents viewed as an anti-homeless infrastructure change — a bench will soon return to the area.
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Several area departments put out Northfield house fire
80th Invitational Four Ball: Cody Booska and Chris Bourbeau take down Dave Kennedy and Nate Burdick to capture championship at Country Club of Greenfield.
Erving man, 60, found dead in Montague Plains Wildlife Management Area identified
New role focused on downtown development in Northfield, Turners Falls and Shelburne Falls
Trio unopposed for Greenfield City Council seats
Firefighters partner with Jumptown to practice water rescues in Orange
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Montague and Erving Notebook: July 29, 2025
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Sports
Valley Blue Sox Youth Clinic gets underway Monday in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — For the second year in a row, Valley Blue Sox players are giving back to the community in Greenfield.
80th Invitational Four Ball: Cody Booska and Chris Bourbeau take down Dave Kennedy and Nate Burdick to capture championship at Country Club of Greenfield.
First Annual Pars for a Purpose at Thomas Memorial raises nearly $20,000 for Cancer Connection
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 runOpinion
My Turn: Who’s afraid of the big, bad Trump
Who’s afraid of the big, bad Trump? Well, apparently every Republican member of Congress. All he has to do is whistle and they cringe like a litter of scolded puppies. While the current poster child of congressional cowardice is Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski for voting for the big ugly bill she knew was horrendous, the full weight of submissive behavior falls on her peers.
Columnist Judy Wagner: The artist’s gift — Nancy Schön’s art speaks her truth 
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
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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
In honor of my Texas Cowgirls: Cowgirl Caviar is a salad-like dip, perfect for corn season
One of the best things about getting my Ph.D. in American studies at the University of Texas is that I could learn from fellow students who were studying diverse, amazingly fun things.
‘Everybody wants to tell their story’: Ten historical societies participating in Hilltown History Trail, Aug. 2
‘Like I'm standing in a room of giants’: Meet Elana Casey, new associate director of the Augusta Savage Gallery at UMass Amherst
Valley Bounty: The joy of blueberry season: Sobieski’s River Valley Farm in Whately has been growing blueberries since 1977
Celebrate Indigenous culture and history: 12th annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival returns to Unity Park, Aug. 2Obituaries
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
