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By WILLIAM LAMBERS

It was 80 years ago on July 16 when a mysterious flash of light and a massive explosion rumbled in the New Mexico desert. Only a few people knew about it at the time, but the United States just entered a frightening unknown world: the age of nuclear weapons.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The David Wells bell, a 250-pound silver bell that was constructed at Paul Revere’s foundry and given to Greenfield resident David Wells in 1799, is in need of a new home — and no one seems to have the space for it.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — In an effort to curb food insecurity among Greenfield Community College students, the Franklin Community Co-op has already raised more than $7,000 for GCC’s Corner Market Food Pantry.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has agreed to take on the cleanup of contaminated soil on First Street that has delayed the development of six affordable homes by Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity.

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — Three local entrepreneurs recently took the floor at the Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, splitting $10,000 in the final installment of an annual pitch competition.

By WILLIAM LAMBERS

One of the great things to celebrate about America is our tradition of generosity in feeding the hungry. We are the nation that has saved millions of lives from starvation going back decades. When there are cries for help from abroad, we take action.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Of the approximately $1.65 million provided to the city in fiscal years 2022 and 2023 through the state’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, officials are proposing two separate projects aimed at helping Greenfield residents who are facing food insecurity and struggling to secure housing.

By LUKE MACANNUCO

GREENFIELD — Forty income-eligible senior households will receive fresh, local produce starting Thursday, July 17, as part of the second season of a farm share partnership involving Prospect Meadow Farm and the Greenfield Senior Center.

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region is wrapping up its annual diaper drive, which formally ends on June 30.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — In the wake of federal funding cuts, Community Action Pioneer Valley’s plan to renovate the site of the former Barn Grocery Store at 95 River St. and convert it into an all-in-one service center and food pantry now faces significant hurdles.

By CHRIS LARABEE

MONTAGUE — The Community Health Center of Franklin County is getting ready to hit the road.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE — Having made progress toward its affordable housing goals, Shelburne may see smaller Community Development Block Grant awards in the future.

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — Come Jan. 1, all addresses in Whately will be unified under ZIP code 01093.

By CHRIS LARABEE

Two local fairgrounds will invest in infrastructure, while Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) will help local farms connect to consumers with the help of two state grant programs.

By WILLIAM LAMBERS

The origins of Memorial Day can be found in the hearts of grieving families after the Civil War. Casualties were felt in almost every community. While the nation healed, families were trying to cope with the devastating loss of loved ones.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — The Franklin County Community Meals Program’s Hope Against Hunger Auction is back on Saturday, May 24, for the 21st year of raising money to support its community meals and food pantry services.

By KELLY BROWN

My name is Kelly Brown, and I’ve had the pleasure of serving as the office administrator at the United Church of Bernardston (UCB) for the past 10 years. In that time, I’ve been continually impressed by what this church can accomplish through pure volunteerism — and how many lives have been touched because of it.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — After a successful inaugural performance last June, the Franklin County Teen Performing Arts Showcase will return to the Shea Theater Arts Center on Friday, May 23.

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — As Greenfield Community College’s 308 graduates step out into a tumultuous world, they were urged to stay grounded in their values by a commencement speaker who one time left the world.

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — Thirty students who achieved their high school equivalency credentials were honored Thursday, as they were urged to continue their learning journey.