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Authorities ID victim in Greenfield slaying
GREENFIELD — The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office has identified Christopher Hairston, 35, last known to reside in Pittsfield, as the victim found dismembered in a barrel in a Chapman Street apartment on Monday evening.Suspect Taaniel...
State records show Northfield EMS chief’s paramedic license suspended over failure to transport infant
State regulators suspended Northfield EMS Chief and Orange EMS Capt. Mark Fortier’s paramedic license over his alleged failure to properly assess a 2-week-old infant during a house call and for refusing the child transportation in an ambulance,...
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Police report details grisly crime scene in Greenfield
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Greenfield man arrested in New York on murder charge
Man allegedly steals $100K worth of items from Northampton, South Deerfield businesses
Joannah Whitney of Greenfield wins 33rd annual Poet’s Seat Poetry Contest
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Self-expression on display: ServiceNet members’ artworks on view at Greenfield Public Library through end of May
PHOTOS: Literary insight
Dog of the Week: Carson
Embracing both new and old: Da Camera Singers celebrates 50 years in the best way they know how
Sports
High schools: Seventh-inning rally helps Turners Falls softball edge Frontier 6-3 (PHOTOS)
The middle portion of a huge three-day stretch for the Turners Falls softball team saw the Thunder save their best for last on Friday.Trailing 3-1 entering the top of the seventh inning against Frontier, Janelle Massey clubbed a game-tying two-run...
High schools: Amy Mihailicenco, Greenfield girls tennis edge Turners Falls (PHOTOS)
Softball: Turners edges Tech, Greenfield’s Paulin notches 100th hit, Mahar win first game since 2019
Opinion
My Turn: Dear Patients — We hear you!
As a family practitioner and the medical director of Valley Medical Group, I care deeply about my patients and our community. During my 20 years of practicing full-spectrum primary care in Franklin County, I have come to value the relationships I...
Business
Goddard finds ‘best location’ in Shelburne Falls with new Watermark Gallery space
SHELBURNE FALLS — The 20 Bridge St. space that formerly housed Molly Cantor’s pottery now displays Watermark Gallery’s eclectic collection of modern art pieces.Local artist Laurie Goddard opened Watermark Gallery last month as her seventh location in...
New Realtor Association CEO looks to work collaboratively to maximize housing options
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Arts & Life
Proof that it’s never too late: Solo exhibit and free workshops honor the late Frederick Gao, a Belchertown resident who became a painter in his last five years
For the months of May and June, the Sunderland Public Library’s Lane Family Reading Room Gallery will turn into a fount of inspiration, as the library honors the work of a late-blooming artist.Through “Awing & Honoring Frederick Gao,” the library will...
Time to celebrate kids and books: Mass Kids Lit Fest offers a wealth of programs in Valley during Children’s Book Week
Sounds Local: A rock circus returns to Turners Falls: The Slambovian Circus of Dreams brings the fun Friday night at the Shea
Rescuing food and feeding people: Rachel’s Table programs continue to expand throughout western Mass
A day to commune with nature: Western Mass Herbal Symposium will be held May 11 in Montague
Obituaries
Dorothy Masterson Bennett
Conway, MA - Dorothy Masterson, the daughter of John Cochran Masterson
and Dorothy Goodwin Masterson, was born January 15, 1932 in the Mary
Alley Hospital on Franklin Street, Marblehead. She died April 20,
2024, age 92 years, in her bed... remainder of obit for Dorothy Masterson Bennett
Audrey McKemmie
Greenfield, MA - Audrey A. McKemmie of Greenfield and formerly of
Amherst passed away on April 23, 2024, after a period of declining
health. Born in Greenfield, December 12, 1930, she was the only child
of John and Susie (Hayden) Kolink... remainder of obit for Audrey McKemmie
Reita G. Wheeler
Colrain, MA - Reita G. (Sell) Wheeler, 77, of East Colrain Rd., passed
away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center
in Greenfield.
Reita was born in Westfield, MA on November 25, 1946 the daughter of
Gustave... remainder of obit for Reita G. Wheeler
Constance Julia Dargis
Constance Julia (LaMountain) Dargis
Montague Center, MA - Constance "Connie" Julia Dargis, 98, formerly of
Turners Falls MA, suffered an unexpected illness on November 13th and
passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023 at the home of her
... remainder of obit for Constance Julia Dargis
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