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ORANGE — Police Chief James Sullivan announced Wednesday that an indictment has been issued in the fraud case that drained an estimated $338,000 from the town’s coffers, but he urged more patience as the investigation continues.

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WHATELY — A big increase driven by special education costs is projected in Whately Elementary School’s fiscal year 2026 budget.

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — With World Eye Bookshop’s closure at the turn of the year after more than half a century in the city, it joins a list of longtime Main Street staples that have shuttered in recent years.

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — Residents with thoughts on where they would like to see pollinator-centered landscape projects are encouraged to join town officials for a community forum on Thursday, Feb. 27.

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — Just five and a half months after implementing a cellphone ban for students, the effects are clear to Pioneer Valley Regional School District administrators: students are paying more attention in class and socializing among themselves instead of through a screen.

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — While other districts are currently setting their competency determinations in the wake of Question 2, the Pioneer Valley Regional School District will instead take its time.

By CHRIS LARABEE

A decision on the longstanding practice of stocking trout in the upper Deerfield River will come before the state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife next week, following a request from Franklin County-based anglers.

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — The Pioneer Valley Regional School District School Committee last week approved the administration’s $17.46 million budget for fiscal year 2026, thus sending the proposal along for Annual Town Meeting approval.

By CHRIS LARABEE

With a rise in reported cases of theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) is urging folks to take extra precautions to protect themselves.

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — As the South County Senior Center’s feasibility study moves forward, residents of its member towns are invited to three public forums to learn about the options being considered for a future home for the center and provide feedback.

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — The Community Preservation Committee has unanimously recommended $200,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding for the first phase of an extensive playground renovation and repair project at Deerfield Elementary School.

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — With love in the air on Valentine’s Day, it was only fitting for speakers at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s breakfast to share their adoration for their jobs.

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — With the final two projects presented Thursday evening, the Community Preservation Committee is now accepting public feedback on the 11 remaining applications submitted for this year’s funding cycle.

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — The Frontier Regional School District School Committee approved an additional $100,000 for its fire panel replacement project this week while also awarding a $470,030 bid to Sterling-based DMH Electric.

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SOUTH DEERFIELD — Ahead of the March public hearing, Frontier Regional School administrators pitched their fiscal year 2026 draft budget to the full School Committee Tuesday evening.

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SOUTH DEERFIELD — After receiving numerous letters against proposed graduation requirements, the Frontier Regional School District School Committee Tuesday evening tabled a measure that would require students to still pass the MCAS or a similar standardized test to graduate.

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — The public is invited to the Garden Cinemas Thursday evening for the premiere of “Rethinking Recovery,” a documentary that Four Rivers Charter Public School’s senior class has been working to produce for the past five months.

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NORTHFIELD — Pioneer Valley Regional School administrators said they are deepening their commitment to investing in curriculum, staff compensation and facilities in the fiscal year 2026 budget presentation last week.

By CHRIS LARABEE

SPRINGFIELD — A South Deerfield resident was arrested this week on assault charges for allegedly spitting in the face of a federal agent.

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SOUTH DEERFIELD — Flooding from Bloody and Blacksmith brooks has long been a problem, but town officials and residents are hoping a relatively unused federal grant program may be the key to unlocking enough money to fund projects that could mitigate future flooding.