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GOP silences McGovern over Trump remarks
Greenfield residents chime in on housing creation
Adams, Jacobs keep seats on Gill-Montague School Committee
Montague charts out solar future
Greenfield resident tapped for Montague’s assistant town admin job
Colrain library receives National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Annual standout in Sunderland to mark four years since murder of George Floyd
Le Petit Oiseau Bakery opens (camper) doors in Ashfield
Real Estate Transactions: May 24, 2024
Greenfield Fire Department moves into new station on Main Street
GREENFIELD — The Fire Department fully moved into its new station at 41 Main St. Thursday night, leaving behind the temporary station on Hope Street that it has occupied since the 412 Main St. station was demolished in 2021. The move marks the...
How to celebrate Memorial Day in 2024
Editor’s note: The following is a collection of Memorial Day events happening across Franklin County and the North Quabbin region. Know of an event that wasn’t included? Email information to news@recorder.com.ASHFIELD A Memorial Day ceremony will be...
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Mystery shrouds case of injured moose euthanized in Sunderland
Montague lands $4.92M EPA grant to demolish Strathmore mill
Propane explosion causes no injuries, but destroys Northfield camper
‘Such a great honor:’ Greenfield’s Kelly Doton to be inducted into the USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame on Friday
$338K fraud drains town coffers in Orange
48th annual Bernardston Gas Engine Show expected to be biggest event yet
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South County Notebook: May 24, 2024
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Sounds Local: Outdoor concert season is upon us: Memorial Day weekend kicks off a robust summer of music in Franklin County
Greenfield Notebook: May 23, 2024
Sports
High Schools: Pioneer baseball advances to Class D finals with 5-0 triumph over Turners
NORTHFIELD — A key midgame defensive play Thursday night gave Pioneer the momentum it needed and stopped Turners Falls in its tracks.The host Panthers had just taken a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning of their Western Mass. Class D baseball...
Multiple locals impress during first day of MIAA Div. 6 State Track and Field Championship on Thursday
Softball: Nine-run first inning helps propel No. 2 Franklin Tech past Drury, 20-2, and into Class C final
High schools: Greenfield baseball, softball both punch Class C semifinal tickets
Class B softball: Skyler Steele belts 100th career hit, Frontier edged by Hampshire 4-3 in semifinals (PHOTOS)Opinion
My Turn: Hopeful steps vs. dire plans
On April 11, Donald Trump met with oil, gas, and other industry guests he had invited to his Mar-a-Lago estate. He asked for their support in the coming presidential election with donation of $1 billion. Yes, a billion dollars.And yes, he can do this...
My Turn: The ‘Daughter of Cummington’ brings her stories to the stage
Ahmad Esfahani: Articulate and justify
Jim Bates: The Earth’s climate
My Turn: Not so divided under the surface
Business
Hotfire Bar and Grill to open Memorial Day weekend in Shelburne Falls
SHELBURNE FALLS — The former site of the organic restaurant Hearty Eats at 24 Bridge St. is being transformed into Hotfire Bar and Grill, serving burgers, an eclectic array of sandwiches and comfort foods like macaroni and cheese and chicken...
Retired police officer, veteran opens firearms training academy in Millers Falls
Fogbuster Coffee Works, formerly Pierce Brothers, celebrating 30 years in business
Goddard finds ‘best location’ in Shelburne Falls with new Watermark Gallery space
New buyer of Bernardston’s Windmill Motel looks to resell it, attorney says
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Arts & Life
Catching up with rhubarb: A cup of stewed, sugared rhubarb contains as much calcium as a glass of milk
My favorite season of the year is here. Asparagus and rhubarb tend to ripen in New England at about the same time, and they have arrived. I’ll talk more about asparagus soon. Meanwhile, I’m savoring rhubarb as much as I can.I try to learn something...
A gem in the center of town: Greenfield Farmers Market celebrates 50 years
Speaking of Nature: Wilson’s warbler sighting my first in a decade: The story of a bird named after the ‘Father Of American Ornithology’
‘As the woods wake up, it’s my favorite time’: Turkey hunters relish spring season
‘A generational healing experience’: Exhibit documents the struggles of Cambodian families fleeing the Khmer Rouge who found refuge and a new community in AmherstObituaries
Donald W. Craig 1939 ~ 2024
Turners Falls, MA - Donald W. Craig, Sr., 84, passed away at CareOne in Northampton on May 16, 2024. Born in Hartford, CT on August 5, 1939, he was the son of the late Bernard and Helen (Trudeau) Craig. Don proudly served his country in... remainder of obit for Donald W. Craig 1939 ~ 2024
Loretta J. Markowski
Turners Falls, MA - Loretta J. (Walker) Markowski, 88, of Keith St. passed away Tuesday April 16, 2024, at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. She was born in Greenfield February 9, 1936, the daughter of Clifton and Norma (Sommer) Walker.... remainder of obit for Loretta J. Markowski
John L. Clough
Turners Falls, MA - John L. Clough, 70, of Willmark Ave passed away with his wife at his side Saturday May 18, 2024 at Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility. He was born in Montague June 3, 1953 the son of Malcolm and Helen (Broughan) C... remainder of obit for John L. Clough
Alvena M. Gifford
Greenfield, MA - Alvena M. Gifford, 69, passed away Thursday May 9, 2024, at Regal Care. She was born August 21, 1954, in Greenfield the daughter of Adrien and Doris (Pratt) Gifford. Alvena enjoyed life to the fullest. She liked Disney... remainder of obit for Alvena M. Gifford
