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By JULIAN MENDOZA

TURNERS FALLS — Theater may be a chance to be someone other than yourself, but for some, Great Falls Middle School and Turners Falls High School’s production of “Hairspray” hits close to home.“Hairspray,” which debuts Friday, is all about learning to...

By BELLA LEVAVI

TURNERS FALLS — A metalhead band teacher with a classroom full of rubber ducks won this year’s McGraw Uplift Award. The McGraw Uplift Award is given annually to Turners Fall High School students or staff members who exemplify the spirit of Earl...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

TURNERS FALLS — Three local legislators are imploring FirstLight Hydro Generating Co. to “do better” after failing pistons at the Turners Falls dam allowed oil to leak into the Connecticut River earlier this month.The leak, reported to FirstLight by...

National Spiritual Alliance holding psychic fair in Lake Pleasant LAKE PLEASANT — The National Spiritual Alliance is holding a psychic fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, at Thompson Temple, 2 Montague Ave. To register or find more...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

TURNERS FALLS — An oil sheen that was reported on the Connecticut River has raised concerns from environmental advocacy organizations, though FirstLight Hydro Generating Co. reported that no sheen was visible upon inspection on Monday.According to...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

Sometimes, all somebody needs is a chance. For one troubled shelter dog-turned K-9 officer, it’s made all the difference.Rigby, a 2-year-old black German shepherd, recently became what Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter Director...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

MONTAGUE — As the “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” exhibit is set to bid Montague adieu this Saturday, program partners say they are gratified with how the experience has gone.“I am thrilled with the way everything came out,” said Suzanne...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

TURNERS FALLS — The Franklin County Technical School Committee unanimously approved its $15 million fiscal year 2024 budget Wednesday evening, with notable changes including a 9% increase in Chapter 70 funding and a $500,000 increase in the capital...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

TURNERS FALLS — As the village’s “Crossroads” series winds down, nationally touring songwriter Erica Wheeler looks to celebrate the region’s “layers, grit and beauty” through her keynote concert at the Shea Theater Arts Center on Sunday.The free...

By CHRIS LARABEE

TURNERS FALLS — Audiences will be treated to an entirely new perspective of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” when students in Four Rivers Charter Public School’s Drama Club take the stage Friday and throughout the weekend.Adapted by Drama Club Director...

As I read the article in the Recorder’s March 4 edition on the Special Town Meeting, I was horrified! I cannot believe that refurbishing the old library would even be a consideration.Not only is the physical structure very old, very small, very...

By BELLA LEVAVI

TURNERS FALLS — Surrounded by their families and friends, firefighters Kyle Cogswell, Geoffrey Ellis and William Doyle were honored during a promotional ceremony at the Montague Public Safety Complex on Sunday.Cogswell was promoted to deputy chief,...

On March 2, many advocates,senators,town councilman, mayors, families,spoke about their deep concerns, regarding nursing home closures in phone hearing for over hours and hours!The duress expressed from families was heartbreaking. The closing of four...

The article “Old library building remains in limbo,” in the Recorder Feb. 22 I must say, brought tears to my eyes and memories.My father and mother would take me and I always found at least one book to take out. One that I often think of is Clara...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

TURNERS FALLS — Visitors of the Shea Theater Arts Center will now be able to kick back with a cocktail while enjoying their night out, as the Avenue A venue now holds a full liquor license.The Selectboard voted Monday to transfer the license to the...

By BELLA LEVAVI

TURNERS FALLS — After an influx of volunteers came forward to help, The Finders Collective, a free store and community space that was open once a week, expanded its hours to serve residents three days each week. The storefront, located at 104 Fourth...

Disney Pixar’s‘Turning Red’ to be screened at library ERVING — Teens ages 11 to 19 are invited to enjoy snacks, drinks and conversation on Monday, Feb. 27, at 3:30 p.m during “Teen Movie Monday.” Disney Pixar’s “Turning Red” will begin showing at 4...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

MONTAGUE — A proposal to create the first deed-restricted affordable housing in town in more than a decade took a step forward on Tuesday when the Planning Board voted to recommend the project to the Selectboard.The idea, outlined by Pioneer Valley...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

After falling in love with Franklin County while filming his 2021 thriller “The Secret of Sinchanee,” Team House Studios’ Steven Grayhm is back to film “Sheepdog,” a drama he feels is his “magnum opus.”Written, directed and starring Grayhm, who is...

FreshmenFirst Honors: Jackson Cogswell, Ethan Eichorn, Clara Guidaboni, Cameron Johnson, Michaela Klempner-Siano, Noah Kolodziej, Curtis Kretchmar, Vaughn LaValley, Estes Lemerise-Reinking, Shayly Martin Ovalle, Mario Pareja, Khalifa Seck, Kainen...