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GMRSD plans for personal student laptops
TURNERS FALLS — Move over, cursive writing. Technology is coming through.The Gill-Montague Regional School District is gearing up to give each of its sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders a Chromebook laptop this coming fall.Not only will it allow... → Read More
Franklin County Relay for Life surpasses fundraising goal
GREENFIELD — Fifty-five Relay for Life teams raised more than $230,000 by the end of the local charity event this weekend, surpassing the yearly fundraising goal.By the end of the event, $230,331.39 was raised, exceeding the goal of $230,000.... → Read More
New Inkwell News sells $1M winning ticket to Greenfield resident
GREENFIELD — A local convenience store has sold its first million-dollar lottery ticket to a lucky Greenfield resident this week.New Inkwell News on Federal Street sold the winning ticket June 2 to Jessica Wyckoff of Greenfield.Zain Naveed, who sold... → Read More
Aspiring doctor wins Outstanding Vocational Tech Student Award
TURNERS FALLS — There is no doubt health technology senior Kristin Slowinski worked hard to win this year’s Outstanding Vocational Technical Student Award.In addition to keeping a near-perfect 3.9 GPA at Franklin County Tech School, she participated... → Read More
Dog reunited with owners after crash
GREENFIELD — A dog reported missing after a single-vehicle crash on I-91 southbound was found safe around 2 a.m. Tuesday.The tan pit bull named Jayda was injured and missing after a Nissan with New Jersey license plates crashed into trees off the... → Read More
Car goes off I-91, dog missing
GREENFIELD — One car left Interstate 91 and crashed into the woods, leaving the four people inside with minor injuries Monday evening.The four occupants refused medical treatment, but were bandaged as needed at the scene by EMTs. A tan pit bull mix... → Read More
FCTS Pre-Employment students craft chair for local company
TURNERS FALLS — When Kringle Candle wanted a bigger, better addition to their outdoor lawn furniture, they knew exactly who to contact — Franklin County Technical School.While the carpentry program was busy working on a house-building project, the... → Read More
Orange hosts historical military expo
ORANGE — As the air raid siren sounded, soldiers scrambled on the battlefield and gunshots echoed. Smoke from artillery blasts clouded the air and a war plane droned overhead.This World War II battle marked the first of three battles reenacted on the... → Read More
Montague will hire civil service chief
TURNERS FALLS — After months-long discussion following former Police Chief Charles Dodge’s resignation, Montague has decided to keep the town’s top law enforcement officer within the state Civil Service system.Selectboard members voted unanimously to... → Read More
Car crashes into building, parked cars in downtown Greenfield
GREENFIELD — A car jumped a curb onto the sidewalk, wedging itself in between a building and a truck, causing extensive damage to both Wednesday afternoon. The Toyota sedan crashed into Tim’s Barber Shop, leaving two panes of glass shattered. It... → Read More
Montague prepares for school committee election
TURNERS FALLS — In addition to voting for town government candidates Monday, Montague residents will also be able to select new School Committee members.Robert Whittier, of 175 West Road in Gill, is challenging incumbent Valeria “Timmie” Smith of 351... → Read More
Mother’s Day Wildflower and Fern Walk a chance to get out in nature
SUNDERLAND — After a seemingly endless winter, spring has finally sprung and native plants are unfurling as the fear of frost subsides.To celebrate the beginning of warm weather, new life and Mother’s Day, approximately two dozen nature enthusiasts... → Read More
Gas main struck in Greenfield leads to evacuations
GREENFIELD — A gas line struck by an excavator in the area of Montague City Road and Southern Avenue led to traffic reroutes, evacuations Thursday afternoon.A few residences near the leak had been evacuated for safety precautions. Alternatively,... → Read More
‘Good Music Makes Good Neighbors’ brings local music to Montague
MONTAGUE — Good music makes good neighbors.It’s a valid statement, and also the title of an annual Montague event that will celebrate its fourth year of bringing the community together in the name of music May 19.Sixteen bands and 36 musicians will... → Read More
DPW hosts open house
TURNERS FALLS — Among the hazards pointed out by Montague Public Works Superintendent Tom Bergeron during a tour of the current public works garage were cramped conditions, unsafe areas to wash vehicles and no proper drainage or fire suppression... → Read More
Montague celebrates May Day
MONTAGUE — Surely the earth must be waking up by now.In Montague, bells jingled, clogs clacked against the asphalt and May carols were sung by dozens of colorfully adorned performers and community members participating in the annual May Day... → Read More
Poet’s Seat contest winner speaks to cathartic process of writing poetry
Preston Hood III sat at a circular table wearing a bright red fleece jacket. His hearing assistant dog sat loyally by his side, wearing a red bandana. Hood had just won the 2018 Poet’s Seat Poetry Contest for his poem, “beauty is a cardinal.”... → Read More
18 articles passed unanimously at Erving Town Meeting
ERVING – Eighteen of the 19 articles on Erving’s town warrant passed unanimously at the annual town meeting at Erving Elementary. The 19th article, which relates to remediation and redevelopment of the Millers Falls Paper Mill property has not yet... → Read More
26 articles, including budget, await Gill Annual Town Meeting
GILL — Adding safety zones to control speeding, implementing a 3 percent excise tax on marijuana, approving various budgets and supporting a resolution to recommend changes to the state flag and seal are among the 26 articles being voted on at Gill’s... → Read More
$500 grant awarded to Erving Elementary
ERVING — Due to its successful mission in providing each student with free breakfast and lunch, Erving Elementary was recently awarded a $500 grant by the Eos Foundation.The Massachusetts-based Eos Foundation seeks to end childhood poverty “by... → Read More