Tradition and community thrive at 107th Heath Fair

08-16-2025 11:38 PM

Despite being 107 years old, the Heath Fair has stuck to its roots in providing agricultural-themed community fun, attendees said of the fair’s opening night on Friday.


Bear-y unwelcome: Why MassWildlife says it’s time to ‘break up’ with bird feeders

08-16-2025 11:45 PM

BELCHERTOWN — Claudia Chamberlain had an unexpected guest over for breakfast recently.


Sports


Bulletin Board: Kennedy and Crocker win Jon Hunt Senior Two Ball
08-15-2025 8:59 PM

David Kennedy and Jamie Crocker were the winners in the Jon Hunt Senior Two Ball at Country Club of Greenfield on Friday, carding a score of 64. Dennis Rabtor and Charlie Vanasse shot the low net (62).

Opinion


My Turn: Eleanor Roosevelt is still worth listening to
08-16-2025 11:50 PM

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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.

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Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.

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Business


Cannabis impact fees: Where are they now?
08-08-2025 5:08 PM

As Aug. 11 marks the third anniversary of the adoption of the newest state rules regulating community impact fees on cannabis businesses, municipalities across Franklin County are left wondering what they can reasonably do with the thousands that have been collected amid a hazy future for the funding.

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Pamela (Cariddi) Patterson North Port, FL - Pamela S. Patterson 56 of North Port , FL passed away unexpectedly at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on July 26, 2025, with her children by her side. Pam spent her early school years in Greenfield... remainder of obit for Pamela Patterson

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Shelburne Falls, MA - Vernon R. Caswell, 87, of School St., passed away at home on Sunday, September 14, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in Colrain, MA on May 19, 1938 the son of Robert and Althea (Spring) Caswell. Upo... remainder of obit for Vernon R. Caswell

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Frederick W. W. Miller Sunderland, MA - In Loving Memory of Frederick William Wayne Miller ,III, Sunderland 10/13/1946– 09/11/2025 With sadness and love, we announce the passing of Frederick William Wayne Miller III, a devoted husba... remainder of obit for Frederick William Wayne Miller III

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Ronald "Jack" Whitney Erving, MA - Ronald "Jack" Whitney, 83 of Erving MA passed onto his heavenly home on 8/4/2025 in Erving, MA. Born 4/18/1942, the son of Lawrence D. Whitney and Alice M. (Leger) (Whitney) Daniel of Northfield, MA. ... remainder of obit for Ronald Whitney

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