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I respectfully disagree with My Turn writer Timothy Flynn’s recommendation that Democrats “fight fire with fire” by aggressively pursuing gerrymandering in blue states [“Dems must fight fire with fire on redistricting,” Recorder, March 26]. I share his frustration with Republican gerrymandering, but you don’t fight anti-democratic forces by becoming more anti-democratic.

Thank you, opinion page column and letter writers Elizabeth Lareau Whitcomb, Emmet Barcalow, Susan Glovacki and others, for your eloquent descriptions of what troubles so many of us about what’s being done with our federal government. Sadly, as evidenced by some subsequent letters, some people aren’t paying attention. Let’s hope that more people are.

MILLERS FALLS — Montague Villages, a nonprofit dedicated to helping aging people remain independent in their homes through volunteer service, will host a meet and greet at the Millers Falls Library on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. The gathering is open to residents of all five villages of Montague.

By SHERYL HUNTER

There’s no denying that January is a slow time for live music, especially shows by more prominent musicians who choose not to tour this time of year. But all is not lost. You need not look further than our local breweries to find and enjoy some excellent local music. As a bonus, these shows are often free and in an intimate setting.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — The town is starting off the new year by approving a $194,850 contract with National Water Main Cleaning Co. for a rehabilitation project focusing on 53 manholes in the Turners Falls and Millers Falls villages.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN and CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — It’s been a week full of surprises for the family who welcomed Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s first baby of 2025.Agnes Coakley Cox and Nate Cox, both 38, arrived at the hospital on Dec. 31, as Coakley Cox prepared to be induced into...

By DOMENIC POLI

Drive along South Prospect Street in Millers Falls and you might catch a glimpse of some antlers hanging from a red garage set back from the roadway. They belonged to a female reindeer and were a gift from rural herders during a 2003 trip to Finland....

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE – Santa’s making a shopping list and checking it twice before visiting It’s A Wonderful Night in Turners Falls and Millers Falls Magic this weekend.It’s A Wonderful Night in Turners FallsOn Friday, Dec. 13, shops along Avenue A and Third...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MILLERS FALLS — Adapting to industry changes and listening to community feedback has carried Element Brewing Co. co-founders Ben Anhalt and Dan Kramer into their 15th year in business.To mark the occasion, Element Brewing Co. will host a celebration...

Grange history talk coupled with potluck, contra danceMONTAGUE CENTER — A celebration will be held at the Montague Common Hall on Saturday, Dec. 7, starting at 5 p.m. to conclude the yearlong “Food, Farms and Factories” programming.The program...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI and ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

Bar and restaurant owners in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region are generally pleased after roughly 64% of Massachusetts voters rejected ballot Question 5 on Tuesday, a measure that would have gradually increased how much employers must pay...

Reading about Question 2 about the MCAS, I am wondering what the big deal is. Both sides agree that the graduation requirement only disqualifies about 1% of students, and both agree that the MCAS will still be given and will still be used to evaluate...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MILLERS FALLS — As a family of five with a day care facility at their home in Millers Falls, Caitlin Thomas and her husband Brandon understand the need for child care and having a space where children can just be children. “Being a day care provider,...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MILLERS FALLS — Firefighters and a hazardous materials team who responded to Element Brewing Co. on Monday found no presence of hazardous materials after the steam brewing process at the business went awry, setting off the commercial fire alarms.When...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MILLERS FALLS — The Millers Falls branch of the Montague Public Libraries will close temporarily beginning Thursday, Sept. 26, for interior renovations.According to the Montague Public Libraries’ website, renovations at the Millers Falls Library...

Gotta give credit to my local fuel dealer. They alerted me to the horrors of the Mass. clean heat standard. Something I hadn’t heard much about. An authoritarian dream. Apparently government wants to take control of where the people get their energy....

Richie Davis’ remembrance of Randy Kehler (“Randy Kehler — A life devoted to peace,” July 29) reported that Kehler “was injured while defending a roommate who was … harassed for being Jewish, even though he was a Unitarian.” Davis is an experienced...

Thank you, Eve Brown-Waite for the wittiest, most thoughtful “My Turn” that I’ve read in a long time [“Other guy is the one who’s unfit for office,” Gazette, July 10]. What a gem! I hope some of the other contributors, especially the regular ones,...

Learn about internet safety at The Brick House TURNERS FALLS — An internet safety information session led by a representative from Everything Computers of Greenfield will be held at The Brick House Community Resource Center on Thursday, July 25, from...

Board maintains organizationERVING — The Selectboard voted on Monday to maintain its existing board organization, meaning that Jacob Smith will continue to serve as chair.‘Labyrinth’ to be screened at Peskeomskut ParkTURNERS FALLS — The 1986 cult...