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GREENFIELD — With a full year having passed since the grand opening of the new Greenfield Public Library building, staff members are bringing the community together for a time of celebration and reflection.“This year, when we were ... realizing, ‘Oh...

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

GREENFIELD — Anywhere from 1,500 to 2,000 van enthusiasts are expected to convene at the Franklin County Fairgrounds this week for the 51st annual National Truck-In.“It’s a custom van show,” explained Judi Baker, the event’s co-chair. “People from all...

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GREENFIELD — Rain or shine, the Big Brothers Big Sisters Point 5K will return this year to the Franklin County Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. to raise money to help foster one-on-one mentoring relationships for...

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The 1875 murder of a Civil War veteran named Joseph Riley Farnsworth is a story that is often forgotten in the annals of Colrain history, according to Catamount Hill Association historian Prentice Crosier.Farnsworth was coming back from a trip to...

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SHELBURNE FALLS — The community can expect to see the Shelburne Falls Military Band, a Humvee, riders on horseback, fire trucks, floats and children riding decorated bicycles proceeding through the village streets on Thursday in celebration of...

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LEYDEN — By joining CWMARS and expanding digital access for patrons, Library Director Karin Parks says the Robertson Memorial Library is “very excited to move on to the next century.”In fact, according to Parks, the Robertson Memorial Library is the...

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CHARLEMONT — Organizers of Mohawk Trail Concerts, a series now in its 54th season that continues through July 20, aim to make chamber music accessible for all.“We just want to enjoy music and share it with as many people as possible,” said Mark...

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GREENFIELD — As the annual Independence Day fireworks show approaches this weekend, the city’s Recreation Department is looking to raise the last $5,000 needed to meet its $20,000 goal.Recreation Director Christy Moore said she hopes the department...

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BERNARDSTON — After a year and a half of work, Donna Giard is opening a quilt shop and studio called Where We Create at 277 South St.Giard is holding a soft opening on Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Walking barefoot through the homey retail...

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GREENFIELD — As part of his Eagle Scout project, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Sean Babineau, a recent graduate of Greenfield High School, created a historical walking trail highlighting landmarks that played important roles in Greenfield’s...

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The “On the Boards” festival of play readings is underway at The LAVA Center in Greenfield for the second year in a row, giving local playwrights a chance to get feedback on their work-in-progress plays.“The focus of the festival last year and this...

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ORANGE — Despite the possibility of rain on Saturday, the ninth annual Orange Solstice RiverFest is still on the schedule.In the event of fair weather, the festivities will begin at 5 p.m. along the Millers River at Riverfront Park. Organizers intend...

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CHARLEMONT — The next two programs in the annual Charlemont Forum series are united by a common theme: the media.Ted Conover, an immersion journalist, will talk about his approach to journalistic projects on Thursday, June 20, at 7 p.m. Jackie Jesko,...

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SHELBURNE FALLS — “Powerlands,” a documentary film about Indigenous displacement and resistance, will be shown at Memorial Hall on Sunday, June 16, at 4 p.m. as a fundraiser for Indigenous nonprofits Native Land Conservancy and No Loose Braids.Doors...

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Greenfield is putting an artistic twist on its Juneteenth celebrations this year with the unveiling of a downtown sidewalk mural project celebrating the city’s abolitionist history.There will be a guided tour through the 12 historic sites on...

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GREENFIELD — Though the Mutton and Mead Renaissance festival was held in Millers Falls for nine years, that all came to a close in 2019, when the organizers experienced logistical and financial problems that led to the event’s cancellation.After...

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GREENFIELD — Twenty-three years ago, Janet Seredejko’s aunt Marilyn O’Brien started a team to participate in the annual Relay For Life of Franklin County. Though O’Brien has since died from cancer, her family has continued the team, called the Johnson...

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LEYDEN — After the pandemic lockdown left resident Martha Hopewell longing to hear live music back in 2022, she decided her home could make an ideal concert venue.“I thought … ‘Why not ask some friends to come up and play, and just open up my yard to...

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GREENFIELD — The success of small businesses took the spotlight last week as part of a block party in honor of the Franklin County Community Development Corporation’s 45th anniversary.“We’ve worked with thousands of people over 45 years, so we’re just...

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BERNARDSTON — The Bernardston Senior Center has been named an Honorable Mention in the National Institute of Senior Centers’ Programs of Excellence Awards for a diverse marketing campaign that led to significantly increased membership.According to...