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Planned utility pole work spurs concerns in Leverett
PHOTOS: Griswold Memorial Library director checks out
Congressman says meals programs must be defended following federal cuts
Leyden, Bernardston residents weigh in on ideas for shared services
Spending, reproductive rights, road bills sent to Healey
Grants funding snow removal equipment, radar speed signs for Bernardston, Buckland
Beacon Hill Roll Call: July 21 to July 25, 2025
My Turn: Echoes of the past
PHOTOS: Annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival returns with mishoon launch
With EPA reset, area climate action groups shift focus
SPRINGFIELD — In the wake of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s move to eliminate its power to regulate greenhouse gases and pollutants, western Massachusetts climate action groups are rolling up their sleeves and channeling their frustration into state-level advocacy.
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Main Street police substation now open in Greenfield
Orange man, 35, dies in crash
Cleary Jewelers issued order to vacate Greenfield store by Aug. 23
Greenfield’s Camelot Cat Cafe opening Friday
PHOTOS: Annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival returns with mishoon launch
10-year-old Greenfield resident’s lemonade stand raises money for dog’s vet bills
Editors Picks
West County Notebook: Aug. 2, 2025
Tales from the top: In new book, Heath native Sarah Hartshorne reflects on not becoming America’s Next Top Model
North County Notebook: July 31, 2025
South County Notebook: July 30, 2025
Sports
Greenfield Triathlon returns on Sunday for 41st running of race
One of the most anticipated events of the summer returns to Greenfield on Sunday.
Bulletin Board: Keene takes home Franklin Tech Girls Summer Basketball League championship with victory over Mahar 
UMass football: Trio of quarterbacks battle for starting spot ahead of Aug. 30 season opener
Bulletin Board: Keene defeats Frontier in boys varsity championship game of DRIVE League
‘Always wanting the ball’: UMass alum Jeff Reardon reflects on MLB career, historic season 40 years agoOpinion
David Parrella: Preventive health care or preventing health care?
We already know that the “One, Big Beautiful Bill” is supposed to get lazy people off their couches and go out and a get a job in order to receive Medicaid. Even though three quarters of the current recipients are either already working, disabled, or too young or too old to work. Ok you say. So, the rest of them will just have to suck it up.
Guest columnist Donald Joralemon: Love it or leave it
My Turn: August is National Breastfeeding Month — ‘Forward Together’
My Turn: ‘The Connecticut River Eight Project’
My Turn: Feeling helpless? This is what you can do for the climate
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
Greenfield’s Camelot Cat Cafe opening Friday
GREENFIELD — Those looking to kick back with ice cream or a beverage surrounded by feline friends can do so at the Camelot Cat Cafe, believed to be western Massachusetts’ first cat cafe, starting Friday.
Tri-State Precision in Northfield marks 60 years
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
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Arts & Life
20 hours to celebrate 20 years: Valley Free Radio host to broadcast for nearly a day, Aug. 7
A local radio host is gearing up for an uninterrupted 20-hour broadcast next week.
Living, breathing, label-free music: Etchings Festival is ‘the natural habitat for something that doesn't fit any specific mold’
Sounds Local: Well Suited is having their best year yet: Local Americana band plays the Mill in Shelburne Falls this Saturday, Aug. 2
Speaking of Nature: Ever heard of an exuvia?: A triumphant use of unexpected science vocabulary
In honor of my Texas Cowgirls: Cowgirl Caviar is a salad-like dip, perfect for corn seasonObituaries
Ruth M. Viens
Turners Falls, MA - Ruth M. Viens passed away at Franklin Medical Center after a brief illness on July 26th, 2025. Born at home in Turners Falls, she was the daughter of the late Lillian Cate and Alphonse SanSoucie, and the wife of the... remainder of obit for Ruth M. Viens
William Lankarge
South Deerfield, MA - William Paul Lankarge of South Deerfield, MA, left us on July 28, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on July 5, 1937, in Greenfield, MA, Billy was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Kuzdeba)Lankarge. Brought up in S... remainder of obit for William Lankarge
John M.W. Coughlin
John M.W. (Bill) Coughlin Sarasota, FL - John M.W.( Bill) Coughlin passed away on July 13, 2025 in Sarasota, Florida. He was born in Greenfield, MA on September 2, 1941 to William and Mary Leyden Coughlin. He graduated from Deerfield Ac... remainder of obit for John M.W. Coughlin
Kevin William Deyo
Turners Falls, MA - Kevin Deyo, 69, of Turners Falls, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully of natural causes on July 10, 2025. Born on August 20, 1955, in Athol, Massachusetts, Kevin was the son of Geraldine (Chaisson) Deyo and Robert... remainder of obit for Kevin William Deyo
