
Western Franklin County towns to pursue grant for regional ambulance study
COLRAIN — A regional ambulance service for western Franklin County may be inching closer to fruition after years of discussion.

Racial justice group raising money to support Mohawk Falafel and Shawarma owner
TURNERS FALLS — To help Ismail Asaad, owner of the Mohawk Falafel and Shawarma food truck, put down roots in Franklin County, the community is banding together to support Asaad’s goal of finding a property where he can reside while also continuing his business.
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Greenfield’s Youmell tops Franklin County pack at MSTCA West Heptathlon champion
SOUTH DEERFIELD – For the second straight season, Ella Hoogendyk took first place in the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association (MSTCA) West Heptathlon, winning with 3,742 points, following Day 2 of events on Wednesday at Frontier Regional.

Opinion

My Turn: Deliberately missing the point
Resorting to violence to make a political point is to be roundly condemned.





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

New Angel’s Edge Barbershop in Greenfield pays homage to late loved ones
GREENFIELD — Stroll into 22 Federal St. and your attention might first be drawn to the cherub on the large mural or the light fixtures shaped like halos. The angelfish swimming in a tank could also catch your eye.



Arts & Life

Sounds Local: Returning to their roots: The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow brings annual Mountain Day festival to Berkshire East on Saturday
When the Whiskey Treaty Roadshow performed at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton in April, it was a good old-fashioned foot stompin’ rockin’ dance party complete with plenty of sing-alongs. Everyone had a great time, and it’s guaranteed to be more of the same when the band hosts their fourth annual Mountain Day festival at Berkshire East Ski Resort in Charlemont on Saturday, June 14, at 4 p.m.
Obituaries

Greenfield, MA - Richard A. Caracciolo, age 62, of Greenfield, MA, formerly of Syosset, NY, passed away on June 5, 2025. He was a beloved brother to Anne Zimmerman (David) and Mary Dell'Abate (Gary), and a devoted uncle to Ashley Santan... remainder of obit for Richard A. Caracciolo

Stanley W. Lewandowski, Sr. Greenfield, MA - Stanley W. Lewandowski, 91, of Greenfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025. Born on May 8, 1934, in South Deerfield, MA, he was the son of the late Walter and Rose Lewand... remainder of obit for Stanley Lewandowski Sr.

Greenfield, MA - Jane L. Shaughnessy, 96, of Greenfield, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility. Born in Queens Village, NY, on February 13, 1929, to Dr. Harry B. Hansen and Signey Anderson Hansen... remainder of obit for Jane L. Shaughnessy

Jacksonville Beach, FL - Steven Erwin "Steve" Streeter, 72, passed away on May 23, 2025, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Born on August 15, 1952, in Westfield, Massachusetts, Steve lived a vibrant and adrenaline-filled life marked by un... remainder of obit for Steven Streeter