Grace Bird
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Rural primary care a challenge locally
When Pamela and Craig Shrimpton moved from Boston to Hawley 14 years ago, they left behind more than the city’s bustle and noise. They left behind their regular primary care physician and haven’t been able to find a new one since.For many Franklin... → Read More
Mountain View Dance teacher revamps operation to lower student stress
SUNDERLAND — Tammy Thompson has made dance her life’s work, running Mountain View Dance out of her home on North Mountain Road for 29 years. But she also sees flaws in the industry and hopes to combat its pressures, especially on young women.“There is... → Read More
Ashfield residents form group to fight herbicide use
ASHFIELD — Local activist Ken Kipen is no stranger to the battle against glyphosate, a chemical found in the herbicide Roundup.In 1998, Kipen waged a fight against the state for spraying glyphosate on highways near Ashfield. He said he was successful... → Read More
Franklin County jail gets license to provide methadone to inmates
GREENFIELD — The Franklin County House of Correction has secured a federal license to administer methadone — a drug used to combat opioid addiction — to inmates.The jail is among the first in the U.S. to provide methadone to inmates, Franklin County... → Read More
Florence middle school teacher named Mohawk Trail’s new assistant principal
BUCKLAND — Come fall, Mohawk Trail Regional School students will see a new face in the classroom and around the halls.Diane Zamer started as Mohawk Trail’s new assistant principal on July 1. Zamer comes to Mohawk Trail from John F. Kennedy Middle... → Read More
Following concerns about herbicide spraying, lawmakers ask state agency for info on glyphosate
After a “significant uptick” in concerns raised by residents about Eversource’s use of the controversial herbicide glyphosate, three western Massachusetts lawmakers spoke to the state Department of Agricultural Resources on Monday to understand how... → Read More
Following concerns, lawmakers ask state agency for info on glyphosate
After a “significant uptick” in concerns raised by residents about Eversource’s use of the controversial herbicide glyphosate, three local lawmakers spoke to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) on Monday to understand how the... → Read More
Residents: Eversource’s plan to spray herbicides must be stopped
ASHFIELD — Sitting around a table at Elmer’s Store Friday morning, four residents lamented the utility company Eversource’s plan to use herbicides near high voltage power lines, set to start Wednesday and go on for six months.The residents — Delta... → Read More
Local publishing house marks 50 years
SUNDERLAND — Five decades ago, Andy Sinauer gave up a life of martini lunches at a New York City publishing house and moved to Connecticut, setting up a company of his own.The business — which just celebrated its 50-year milestone — was called Sinauer... → Read More
Entertainer, teacher Leo T. Baldwin leaves legacy of laughter and love
After an eight-year battle with early-onset dementia, Leo T. Baldwin of Conway, a radio announcer, comedian and Mohawk Trail schoolteacher, died at Western Massachusetts Hospital last week at age 65.Baldwin had a varied career, spanning radio,... → Read More
Police: Men arraigned on drug charges in separate stops on I-91
DEERFIELD — Two men were arraigned in separate cases Friday in Greenfield District Court for intending to deal heroin and other drugs after being stopped in vehicles by State Police on I-91 in Deerfield. Others in the vehicles also face drug... → Read More
Colrain secures contractor for broadband project
COLRAIN — The town is edging closer to building its broadband network, after the Selectboard approved a contractor to construct the fiber-optic system on Tuesday. The network is expected to break ground in January of 2020, according to Municipal Light... → Read More
As regional economy wanes, Berkshire East banks on outdoor recreation
CHARLEMONT — While many industries in Franklin County are struggling, one field remains steady and is even expanding: outdoor recreation. Berkshire East, the county’s only alpine ski field, is an example of the strength of outdoor recreation in the... → Read More
Teachers remember Shelburne girl killed in NH rollover
GREENFIELD — When Ursula Snow of Shelburne arrived at Greenfield Center School in second grade, it took her all of an hour to find her place, her former teacher Sara Johnson recalled.“She fit in like she had been at the school forever,” Johnson said.... → Read More
Center School teachers remember Ursula Snow
GREENFIELD — When Ursula Snow of Shelburne arrived at Greenfield Center School in second grade, it took her all of an hour to find her place, her former teacher Sara Johnson recalled.“She fit in like she had been at the school forever,” Johnson said.... → Read More
Voters pass $3.56M budget at TM
CHARLEMONT — All but one of the town’s 26 articles were approved at Tuesday’s Annual Town Meeting, including an operating budget of $3.56 million, up from $3.45 million in the current year.One article was passed over, to discontinue a portion of Tower... → Read More
Shelburne teen dies after ATV accident
SHELBURNE — Just before dawn Memorial Day, 13-year-old Ursula Snow, of Shelburne, died after suffering a brain injury from an off-road vehicle accident in New Hampshire.Snow remained in a coma until her death at 4 a.m. on Monday morning.Among a wealth... → Read More
Shelburne teen dies after ATV accident
SHELBURNE — Just before dawn Memorial Day, Ursula Snow, a 14-year-old Shelburne resident, died after suffering a brain injury from an off-road vehicle accident in New Hampshire. Snow remained in a coma until her death at 4 a.m. on Monday morning.Among... → Read More
After town election, four vacant seats remain
CHARLEMONT — Of the town’s 913 registered voters, 108 cast a ballot in Tuesday’s annual election, sending eight residents to 10 municipal seats — though four still remain vacant. The only ballot question, to exempt Charlemont from tax limits imposed... → Read More
Leyden man arraigned for dealing drugs at music festival
LEYDEN — Miles McCloy, a 37-year-old Leyden resident, appeared in Greenfield District Court Tuesday for allegedly possessing and attempting to deal illicit drugs, including 422 bags of Ecstasy.McCloy was arrested Friday at 5 p.m. at the StrangeCreek... → Read More