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By DENNIS MERRITT

Here’s a hypothesis explaining government today. We all know that money in politics is behind both major parties. But this has made me wonder why the Republicans and Democrats have been so much at war with each other over the past decades. I mean, if the billionaires are supporting both parties, what do they really care if one or the other is in control of Congress, or the White House?

By ALAN HARRIS

It’s wake up time folks. Put down your smartphones, take out the ear buds, remove the sludge of our compulsions, and the destructive culture of the internet. Go outside and walk around. Read an actual newspaper or a book. Smell the flowers that bloom in the spring, tra la, if and when they bloom. Acknowledge people. Fall in love with life.

By DOMENIC POLI

SHELBURNE — The Shelburne Falls Memorial Day Committee’s plan to use a rotating system to honor the four local men who were killed fighting in Vietnam will continue on Monday when Specialist Ronald E. Wissman is celebrated during Memorial Day festivities.

By AALIANNA MARIETTA

The Shelburne Falls Area Women’s Club celebrated its 100th anniversary at The Blue Rock Restaurant and Bar earlier this month. In twinkling dresses, faux feather boas and pearls, members danced to live music, sipped cocktails and listened to speeches from the club’s president, State Representative Natalie Blais, and retired NASA astronaut Col. Cady Coleman.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — The Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum will open for the season on Saturday, May 24.

CHARLEMONT — The Department of Conservation and Recreation will be closing the day use area at the Mohawk Trail State Forest from May 23 through June 6 to accommodate storm damage repair work along the trails.

By MARIE BARTLETT

Dear Trump Supporter: Maybe you voted for Donald Trump because you are worried about immigrants coming across the border illegally, or staying here long after their visas expire.

SHELBURNE FALLS — Alumni are advised that if they did not receive the notification about the Arms Academy Association Reunion, to contact Marlene Peck Field at 7 Laurel St., Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 or 413-834-1106.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — In its first year of giving, the Franklin County chapter of 100+ Women Who Care raised $23,650 for nonprofits across the county, a number that has since grown to $31,800 following its May meeting.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — Community members looking to own a piece of Shelburne Falls history are in luck.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — The Salmon Falls Gallery has two new exhibits on display showcasing the works of Hawley artist Trina Sears Sternstein and southern Vermont artist Bobbi Angell.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — Do you want to own a piece of the Bridge of Flowers?

Saturday, May 10 is opening day for the 31st season of Buddy Baseball! This year our team logo is the yellow Bumblebees. Buddy Baseball is a program for youth with disabilities to play ball with the help of peer buddies. We invite new players, buddies and coaches to join our enthusiastic, family and fun-oriented crew.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — More than 300 people gathered in Turners Falls Thursday afternoon to honor “May Day” in a downtown parade and rally, calling for resistance against the Trump administration and wider community solidarity.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE — The Selectboard and Finance Committee have agreed to scale back the proposed budget cuts for the Arms Library.

SHELBURNE FALLS — Residents are invited to attend a “Hands Off” standout at the Iron Bridge on Thursday, May 1, at 5 p.m.

SHELBURNE FALLS — Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” is coming to Memorial Hall Theater on Saturday, April 26, at 1 p.m.

By DENNIS MERRITT

My favorite breakfast is granola, yogurt and blueberries. I do love my blueberries, and the grocery stores have them almost all the time. It’s fun to read the labels and see where they come from.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN and MADISON SCHOFIELD

Help wanted: the communities of Turners Falls, Shelburne Falls and Northfield are seeking a rural downtown coordinator to work on a state-funded downtown revitalization pilot program.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — “Part of a democracy is speaking up,” says Sarah Pirtle, who brought together dozens of protesters at the Iron Bridge on Saturday to sing songs of hope and spread resistance against the Trump administration as part of the national 50501 movement.