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By ADA DENENFELD KELLY
CHARLEMONT — Having adopted two cats, a dog and a new kitten, it’s safe to say that Charlemont resident Rachel Harris is passionate about caring for animals.It was this passion that fueled her recent work with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office...
By CHRIS LARABEE
DEERFIELD — The old saying goes that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, but what if there was no need to throw the item out in the first place?Beginning this past weekend, Deerfield residents using the Transfer Station now have a new outlet...
By ADA DENENFELD KELLY
GREENFIELD — Anywhere from 1,500 to 2,000 van enthusiasts are expected to convene at the Franklin County Fairgrounds this week for the 51st annual National Truck-In.“It’s a custom van show,” explained Judi Baker, the event’s co-chair. “People from all...
By ADA DENENFELD KELLY
GREENFIELD — Rain or shine, the Big Brothers Big Sisters Point 5K will return this year to the Franklin County Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. to raise money to help foster one-on-one mentoring relationships for...
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — Franklin County Agricultural Society President Michael Nelson says the fairgrounds will not host any additional motorsports events — except for September’s Franklin County Fair — until the city can study and address concerns of air and...
By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN
GILL — A new community composting plan was approved by the Selectboard on Monday night, beginning the process of getting a weekly compost collection program off the ground for Gill residents as a prior food waste pickup system is phased out.A...
By CHRIS LARABEE
GREENFIELD — Four up-and-coming entrepreneurs got a boost and split $10,000 to invest into their growing businesses Thursday night in the fourth installment of the “Take the Floor” pitch competition.The competition is a part of the Franklin County...
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GREENFIELD — A tornado watch is in effect across western Massachusetts Sunday until 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.The severe weather alert includes Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, Berkshire and Worcester counties.In addition, a heat...
Girl Scouts honored WORCESTER — The Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts recognized 63 members of the 2024 Girl Scout Gold Award and Silver Award class who made a sustainable impact addressing causes they care about in the region during an...
June 23: Spiritual roundtable discussion LAKE PLEASANT — A spiritual roundtable discussion titled “The Lightning Bolt Conversion of John Newton” will be the focus of services on Sunday, June 23, from 10:30 to noon at The National Spiritual Alliance, 2...
By CHRIS LARABEE
DEERFIELD — With a director of rural affairs, rural school aid increases and disaster relief funding for farmers, local senators and representatives say it’s become clear the Legislature and Healey administration are directing more attention to...
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — Though community members aired their concerns with safety and noise levels, the Overdrive Monster Truck Show is moving forward at the Franklin County Fairgrounds next weekend, following approval from the Board of License Commissioners on...
By DOMENIC POLI
GREENFIELD — The Franklin County Education Funding Committee used its second online forum to explain how the progress of school funding in Massachusetts has eroded over the years, disproportionately affecting lower-income districts, despite the state...
FreshmenHigh Honors: Evan Alden, Kyle Bjorlin, Brayleigh Burgh, Sebastian Carlo, Olivia Cody, Seamus Collins, Nora Cutting, Jillian Deady, Dean Hall, Sandra Johnson, Brenton Russell, Braeden Talbor, Taylor Underwood and Wyatt Whitman.Honors: Caleb...
By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN
TURNERS FALLS — Progress toward the opening of Franklin County Technical School’s aviation program this fall has taken another step forward, with Michael McIntyre, a pilot who serves on the School Committee, being hired as an instructor.McIntyre has...
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — Smiling community members donning rainbow attire lined the sidewalks from Federal Street down Main Street and Miles Street to Energy Park on Saturday afternoon in celebration of the Franklin County Pride Parade and Festival.The level of...
By DOMENIC POLI
GREENFIELD — Franklin County will have a new clerk of courts next year, as the woman finishing her second six-year term in the position has decided not to seek reelection.Susan K. Emond has announced her intention to retire at the end of the year and...
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