Guest column: Privilege and loss in Pacific Palisades
FRCOG named digital equity trailblazer
Nonprofit expands court-mandated family services to western Mass
Deerfield’s 1888 Building project granted height variance
Columnist Daniel Cantor Yalowitz: The essense of bearing witness
Healey wants shelter law shakeup, seeks changes to Right to Shelter Law, stronger background checks
Ashfield’s Beldingville Road bridge approved for replacement
MLK Jr.’s ‘Beloved Community’ celebrated at GCC
GREENFIELD — People were encouraged to band together and weave a tapestry of local resilience, as they work toward a stronger community during Greenfield Community College’s 26th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.
Trump sworn in for 2nd term
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, returning to power with a promise to end America’s decline and to “completely and totally reverse” the actions of the man who drove him from office four years ago.
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Speaking of Nature: The bird that changes outfits in the winter: The adult male American goldfinch opts for a less showy plumage
Greenfield health officials suspend Country Mart’s tobacco license for 30 days, issue $5K fine
Pilot program would add downtown coordinator for Shelburne Falls, Turners Falls and Northfield
Local Roundup: Franklin Tech wrestling goes 3-1 over weekend
Lunt action group lands another $20K grant in Greenfield
Tilton Library expansion project moves forward in South Deerfield
Editors Picks
He’s seen Bigfoot: Paranormal researcher Ronny Le Blanc to speak at Erving Public Library on Sunday, Jan. 19
Colrain launches master plan update
West County Notebook: Jan. 21, 2025
PHOTO: Awaiting spring
Sports
HS Roundup: Greenfield hockey falls to Oakmont, 3-1
GREENFIELD — After a nine day break from game action, it wasn’t the return to the ice the Greenfield hockey team hoped for on Monday.
Local Roundup: Franklin Tech wrestling goes 3-1 over weekend
Jaylen Curry leads UMass men’s basketball past La Salle, 82-60 (PHOTOS)
UMass hockey: O’Hara hat trick leads Minutemen over Merrimack, 5-2
UMass women’s basketball: St. Joseph’s downs Minutewomen, 67-55
Opinion
My Turn: No tax cuts for billionaires
Roger Sadoski: Two black cats
Guest column: Coretta Scott King’s noble idea for MLK Day
Jack Tulloss: Violence as wallpaper
Jay Killough: Opinions and general knowledge
Your Daily Puzzles
An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Business
Where ‘steampunk meets Victorian meets funky’: Mo’s Fudge Factor getting new look in Shelburne Falls
SHELBURNE FALLS — After almost 18 years in business, Mo’s Fudge Factor on State Street is ready to make some changes.
McGovern Automotive Group selling Greenfield dealerships
‘This is where it all began’: Couple moving crafters gallery into Bates Down Under in Orange
Fitzpatrick Pools, Spas and Services opens on Fifth Street in Turners Falls
Incandescent Brewing looks to open in former Hitchcock Brewing Co. space in Bernardstone-Edition
Arts & Life
Looky Here looks to the future: Greenfield’s ‘artist clubhouse’ finds small but mighty victories
After Looky Here’s third annual fundraising campaign that concluded in December, the Greenfield non-profit and self-described artist clubhouse is looking to the future.
Meet the Bohemians of Franklin County: Northampton author will speak about his new book on the history of Bohemians in Turners Falls
‘When I see bees, I see beauty’: Local scientist explores the world of native bees
Sounds Local: Who says January is a slow month for music? Lots of free local music happening this weekend and beyond
Speaking of Nature: The bird that changes outfits in the winter: The adult male American goldfinch opts for a less showy plumageObituaries
Peter J. Valiton
Shelburne Falls, MA - Peter J. Valiton passed peacefully on January 3, 2025 at North Adams Hospital. Peter was born on July 4, 1961 to Harry and Mary (Munsinger) Valiton. He attended local schools and graduated from Mohawk Trail Regiona... remainder of obit for Peter J. Valiton
Jeanette Gale
Bernardston, MA - Jeanette E. Gale, 82 of Bernardston, Ma. died January 15, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Ma. She was born in Greenfield, Ma. on April 29, 1942 the daughter of Earl and Ola (Howe) Smead. She was a school ... remainder of obit for Jeanette Gale
Catherine Thompson Snyder
Rowe, MA - Catherine "Cathy" Thompson Snyder was taken into God's loving hands on December 24, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on June 21, 1954, Cathy lived a life marked by compassion, devotion, and service to others. Cathy graduated ... remainder of obit for Catherine Thompson Snyder
Robert W. Walker
Montague, MA - Robert "Bob" Wyman Walker of Montague MA passed away at the age of 91 on January 15, 2025. Bob was intensely sewing new quilts until the last weeks of life. Bob was born in Wollaston MA on March 15, 1933, the son of Kenn... remainder of obit for Robert W. Walker
