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Making his way from Springfield to Greenfield during his annual walk to raise money for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, local radio personality Christopher “Monte” Belmonte looks to increase the visibility of one of the country’s greatest...

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CHARLEMONT — Although Charlemont’s Wells Provisions might no longer have regular hours, the taste of New Orleans may never have been stronger in western Massachusetts.The popular café, ice cream shop and liquor store has continued to flourish despite...

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GILL — The annual Antenna Cloud Farm festival is entering its seventh year providing what Creative Director Michi Wiancko calls a “really visceral musical experience.”The event, which includes five concerts and a nine-day “Experimental Institute”...

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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,...

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A local group of bike-riding activists will ride together again for the first time in a decade, this time in protest of FirstLight Hydro Generating Co.’s Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Station.The Solar Rollers, a grassroots advocacy group that...

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TURNERS FALLS — Zoning out to the hum of her sewing machine and training her eyes along a laser guideline, Greenfield resident Alicia Rhodes musters a steady hand as she threads decades of practice and persistence into her fabric. She strikes her...

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In terms of timeless relevance and impact, it’s tough to argue that any writer has had more of a lasting legacy than William Shakespeare. For this reason, veteran thespian Kenny Butler argues there is never a bad time to delve into his world of words...

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TURNERS FALLS — Demolition of the Farren Care Center last year was met with mixed feelings from residents, with many citing the loss of local history as reason for their dismay. Some community members, however, have been working to ensure that not all...

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GREENFIELD — A Turners Falls man facing charges related to the December death of a Greenfield man who was struck by a pickup truck while crossing the street is due back in court for a pretrial conference set for March 1.According to Greenfield Police...

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TURNERS FALLS — After around five years of advocacy, Franklin County Technical School’s aviation program is ready for takeoff within the next two years with help from a $4.2 million state grant.Superintendent Rick Martin accepted the award, which was...

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For the first time in the accolade’s 17-year history, Clinical & Support Options’ (CSO) Exemplary Team Award has been given to the organization’s co-response team for its recent expansions and associated success with having mental health clinicians...

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BERNARDSTON — A bicyclist was flown to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon.The incident occurred at around 4:10 p.m. on Church Street near Cushman...

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TURNERS FALLS — The family of Turners Falls resident Dylan Lapointe is collecting donations in the wake of his death, which resulted from a car that collapsed onto him due to the failure of a jack stand Tuesday morning.According to his mother, Debi...

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MONTAGUE — Although Roberto’s Pizzeria no longer exists as a beloved Montague staple, 196 Turners Falls Road is keeping the pies coming, along with much more.Fresh off years of working in Hampshire County restaurants, Jesus Ayala and son-in-law Leni...

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NORTHFIELD — Seven people were taken to area hospitals after an SUV collided with at least five motorcycles Sunday afternoon near the intersection of Route 63 and Route 10 past the boat ramp and Thomas Aquinas College.According to Gill Deputy Fire...

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ERVING — Clinician Leeanne Hadsel began her duty serving alongside local police departments last week, marking what she called a “cultural” next step forward in providing mental health services to those in crisis.Motivated by a regional history of...

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MONTAGUE — After six decades of service, Montague’s Sirum Equipment is closing for good Sept. 4.Owner Adam Sirum simply said that “it’s time” that he steps away from the family business. The latest in a line of successors that includes both his father...

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TURNERS FALLS — As the world celebrates the return of community events, Santo Taco looks to contribute with a new Mexican food truck.Since originally meeting in Montréal, Canada, Santo Taco co-owners Ivette Mateos and Eric Dew have been looking to...