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Columnist Daniel Cantor Yalowitz: What we need now — ‘political literacy’
Political newcomer challenging incumbent for Whately Selectboard seat
Orange Fire Dept. gets 2 grants for fire safety programs
The World Keeps Turning: The ‘wonder’ of John McPhee
Orange, Petersham schools receive state grants to bolster reading skills
Bronze plaque will commemorate Orange’s Memorial Hall, torn down in 1996
Gill voters to consider financial articles in second Town Meeting
Central Maintenance established as new Greenfield department
‘Money Game’ comes home with screenings at Garden Cinemas
GREENFIELD — After receiving wide acclaim at international film festivals across the country, the locally filmed movie “Money Game” will enjoy a grand homecoming this week with a premiere at the Garden Cinemas.“It’s a very, very nice chance to say,...
Academy of Charlemont graduates ready to launch out of the ‘basket’
CHARLEMONT — Everyone in the Class of 2024 was a commencement speaker at the Academy at Charlemont, and each of the 11 new graduates reminisced and shared their graduation thoughts with cheering friends and family on Saturday afternoon. “Today is the...
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Tree vandalism stymies Greenfield committee
Div. 5 baseball: Greenfield knocks off Bourne, 7-3, to keep magical run going into semifinals (PHOTOS)
‘Money Game’ comes home with screenings at Garden Cinemas
Div. 5 softball: Turners Falls pulls away from Narragansett, 11-4, into semifinals for 3rd straight year (PHOTOS)
Div. 5 softball: Tahanto stuns two-time defending state champion Greenfield in state quarterfinal (PHOTOS)
Mik Muller: Where is Melania Trump?
Editors Picks
And Then What Happened?: The flight of the young’uns
Photos: Strutting his stuff
Rejoice in our authentic selves: Franklin County Pride kicks off June 14 with dance party premier of Carrie Ferguson’s queer anthem, ‘The Many I Am’
A burst of hot pink in Old Deerfield: Extensive Barbie collection on view at PVMA before heading to auction
Sports
Div. 5 baseball: Pioneer reaches third straight Final Four following 8-1 win over Douglas
NORTHFIELD — For the third year in a row, the Pioneer baseball team is Final Four-bound. Hosting 12th-seeded Douglas on Sunday in the MIAA Division 5 quarterfinal round, the fourth-seeded Panthers pulled ahead 3-1 after three innings and let ace Hugh...
Div. 5 baseball: Greenfield knocks off Bourne, 7-3, to keep magical run going into semifinals (PHOTOS)
Div. 5 softball: Turners Falls pulls away from Narragansett, 11-4, into semifinals for 3rd straight year (PHOTOS)
Div. 5 softball: Tahanto stuns two-time defending state champion Greenfield in state quarterfinal (PHOTOS)
Bulletin Board: Plager sinks third career ace
Opinion
My Turn: Dismiss the charges against UMass protesters
UMass Chancellor Javier Reyes’ decision in early May to call in the cops resulted in the arrest of 130 protesters, including 85 UMass students, six faculty and other members of the Five Colleges community. That decision was wrong — morally, ethically...
Mik Muller: Where is Melania Trump?
Dan Croteau: Remember those who gave all, not him who gives nothing
My Turn: Disrespect democracy, and you disrespect those who fought for it
Ruth Witty: Who is a fascist?
Business
Plum boutique, formerly of Greenfield, aims to bring whimsy, joy to Northampton with new space
NORTHAMPTON — Several years ago, Heidi Weeks made the decision to go into business with her business partner Tim Fisk, who runs Salon Herdis in Northampton. The two had the idea of opening a boutique shop in Greenfield, where Weeks was living.“Between...
Garden Cinemas partners with app for movies in Spanish
‘A good, fun party’: Greenfield Records to host ‘Big 15th Anniversary Party’ with 8 local bands, June 8 at Hawks & Reed
Greenfield’s Namaste owner opens second restaurant in Springfield
Craft beverage makers speak to ‘labor of love’ at May Chamber of Commerce luncheone-Edition
Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Too slow to survive? All porcupines want is a peaceful life in the country woods
I was on my way to work the other day and, at least initially, I was enjoying the morning drive. The sun rises just after 5:00 a.m. these days and the approach of my last day of school added a little buoyancy to the otherwise monotonous commute. I...
Sounds Local: A party for the whole neighborhood: Good Music Makes Good Neighbors fest returns to Montague this Saturday, June 8
Hero in aisle five: Wendell author’s new book, ‘Food Margins,’ delves into the anthropology of groceries
Planting seeds of sustainability: Greenfield Garden Club encourages horticulturists of all ages
Poet’s Seat Poetry Contest youth winners
Obituaries
Christine M. Lane
Greenfield, MA - Christine M. Lane of Greenfield, age 71, passed away June 5, 2024. She was born in Webster, MA on February 9, 1953, a daughter of the late Carl Algot Anderson and Marjorie Marie (Steinhilber) Stebbins. Christine met... remainder of obit for Christine M. Lane
John Romanovich III
John Romanovich, III Lake Placid, FL - John Romanovich III, son of John Romanovich Jr and Emaline Parzych Romanovich, died in November 2023 at the age of 77. John was a graduate of Greenfield High School and Boston University. Spending... remainder of obit for John Romanovich III
G. Albert Higgins
Cushing, ME - G. Albert Higgins, Jr., 91, died in loving care at the Homestead on August 1, 2023, after a day spent in the company of his daughter, hearing stories and listening to sacred choral music. He was an educator, avid reader, a... remainder of obit for G. Albert Higgins
Edward Jenest
Asheville, NC - Edward Jenest, born on August 23, 1943, in Greenfield, MA, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was raised by his wonderful and loving mother, Frances, while his father, Lt. Albert ... remainder of obit for Edward Jenest
