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By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

Towns across Franklin County have signed letters in support of a paint recycling bill that advocates say could save municipalities money and help protect the environment.Bernardston, Northfield, Montague, Deerfield, Sunderland and Hawley have signed...

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — Three years after the idea was tabled, the Pioneer Valley Regional School District School Committee voted to reinitiate discussions regarding the transition of the district’s sixth grade classes from the elementary schools up to Pioneer...

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

NORTHFIELD — In an effort to promote sustainability and community, Dickinson Memorial Library is sponsoring an event where residents can get help with repairs from their neighbors.The event, called the Northfield Fix-It Fair, will be held rain or...

Even in this oppressive heat, I still see adults wearing face coverings. I was at a laundromat recently where an elderly man was sitting outside at a picnic table (by himself) with a mask on. It’s his business, of course, but he looked...

By LIESEL NYGARD

NORTHFIELD — The town has launched a search for a new EMS chief after Chief Mark Fortier informed the Selectboard he does not wish to continue with the department, citing mental, physical and financial challenges.“This is probably the hardest...

‘Spirit and Spa’ co-author coming to library NORTHFIELD — David James, co-author of “Spirit and Spa” with the late Louise Shattuck and Sheryl Sadler-Twyon of Montague Center, will read excerpts from the book on Thursday, July 18, from 6 to 6:45 p.m.,...

By JUDY WAGNER

 Throughout the history of our country there has been a pattern of shifting priorities for the political parties seeking power through elections. There has been some fluidity as people sought the party that best reflected their interests. One group of...

July 15: Summer Fiesta Taco Bar BERNARDSTON — In coordination with Nick Berte’s Spanish class, the Bernardston Senior Center will host a Summer Fiesta Taco Bar on Monday, July 15, at 3 p.m.Attendees can learn about Berte’s Spanish class, sample the...

I just want to say thank you to Tom Peabody from South Deerfield for his letter to the editor about Trump supporters sick of being insulted [“Sick of being insulted for supporting Trump,” July 5].I recently resubscribed to my local newspaper after...

Next puzzle swap set for July 6 NORTHFIELD — Free used puzzles will be available at Dickinson Memorial Library on Saturday, July 6, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.Attendees are advised to park in the back and enter through the side door of the library. Turn...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

NORTHFIELD — A collision between a Ford Explorer and a tractor on Route 10 sent a man flying off the tractor and led him to sustain what Northfield Police Officer Curtis Weaver described as “apparent minor injuries.” Northfield Police and Fire...

Seventh Grade Highest Honor: Isabella Allen, Zeevah Andrews, Kailyn Arsenault, Brody Bartak, Greyson Bellville, Nathan Bloom, Jaelyn Boliski, Hayden Brechenser, Serenity Brown, Lucianne Burnap, Kaelynn Chabot, Taylor Chase, Kaylan Costello, Judy...

Humans are clearly undergoing enormous stress around the globe. Fires, floods, displaced populations, famine, scamming, the endless greed of the wealthiest … the list goes on and on. And we can’t help but react exactly as our animal ancestors did....

Three cheers for the GCC president and provost [“Union votes ‘no confidence’ in president, provost,” June 19]. If there is anything we don’t need it’s more emphasis on division, enmity, and ignorance (DEI). Division because it separates humans based...

By JUDY WAGNER

 Like it or not, the transitions are upon us. The calendar doesn’t say “summer” yet, but we have already felt some summer heat. The luscious blooms of spring — trees, shrubs and early bulbs — have all passed by, petals falling like forgotten confetti...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

TURNERS FALLS — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for FirstLight Hydro Generating Co.’s operations along the Connecticut River amid concerns that the dams might have a negative impact...