Medical examiner responds to Montague Plains Wildlife Management Area

07-22-2025 9:38 PM

MONTAGUE — The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner recently arrived at the Montague Plains Wildlife Management Area, where there has been an active police presence since shortly after 7 p.m.


Soaked from below: Region confronts rising water tables

07-22-2025 3:11 PM

Instead of selling fresh food on the busiest brunch weekend of the year, the Williamsburg Snack Bar spent Mother’s Day pumping 3 inches of water out of its restaurant.


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Bulletin Board: Playoffs begin in Franklin Tech Girls Summer Basketball League
07-22-2025 9:12 PM

The playoffs of the Franklin Tech Girls Summer Basketball League got underway on Tuesday, with Mahar taking down Athol, 44-8, behind 13 points from Jaya Eady, 12 points from Taylor Paluk, seven points from Aledine Almeida, six points from Zoe Woodard and two points from Kaylee Mercier, Haylee Paluk and Stasi Sanders.

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Marilyn Erickson: Appreciate spotlight on Iran
07-22-2025 1:17 PM

Carl Doerner’s July 7 My Turn narrative puts Iran’s recent history in a small capsule that most can comprehend [“Casualty Iran,” Recorder]. I’ve recently been watching YouTube documentaries on ancient Persia. Fascinating history. I was in the Peace Corps in Tehran in the late 60s and able to tour most corners of the country and enjoy the beauty of the country and hospitality of the locals without disturbance. The people do not need another Shah or Mullahs. They need democracy and they may get there without interference. Thanks Mr. Doerner for spotlighting Iran.

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Greenfield’s Rite Aid closing
07-18-2025 12:07 PM

GREENFIELD — The Rite Aid location at 107 Main St. is closing its doors as part of the corporation’s latest round of closures following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in May.

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Speaking of Nature: Like floating jewels: A single blossom on a fragrant water lily blooms for only three days
07-22-2025 12:52 PM

We find ourselves in the middle of “deep summer.” Air conditioners are running at full tilt and many outdoor activities are restricted to the early-morning hours before things get really uncomfortable. I know that I frequently find myself thinking about jumping into a pond in the middle of a hot summer afternoon. Pools of dark water that hide secrets from us are very alluring when the temperature rises and the idea of quietly floating in a lake or pond is something that will resonate with many of you. As it happens, I was lucky enough to get the chance to do just that when visiting my brother up in Maine.

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Greenfield, MA - Richard S. Moran, 79, passed away Friday June 27, 2025 at Regal Care in Greenfield. He was born in Laconia, New Hampshire where he attended local schools. Richard was a roofer for many years. He leaves his sister in... remainder of obit for Richard S. Moran

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Shelburne, MA - Eric Leonard Goodchild, 65, in his words: "Turned the page. Closed the book. And went to meet the Author" on July 6, 2025. He was born April 5, 1960 to Irwin L. Goodchild, Jr. and Gertrude Conklin Goodchild. He grew up i... remainder of obit for Eric Goodchild

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Greenfield, MA - John H. Bos, 88, (Greenfield) left us peacefully on Dec. 11, 2024. Bos was well-known locally for his column "Connecting the Dots", which appeared bi-weekly in The Recorder over the last decade. He is remembered both fo... remainder of obit for John H. Bos

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Bradenton, FL - John F. Kabaniec of Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2025. Born in Montague, MA, on May 22, 1938, John was the son of the late John F. Kabaniec Sr. and Rose (Brostek) Kabaniec. He graduated from ... remainder of obit for John F. Kabaniec

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