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Times Past: Living a simple life in 1930s Northfield
Eighty-nine-year-old Paul Rikert remembers the day he first set foot in Northfield, on Feb. 2, 1934.His father had been hired as the “creamery man” at the Northfield School for Girls, so the Rikert family packed the belongings from their one-story... → Read More
Community Valentine’s Day concert satisfies sweet tooth
NORTHFIELD — The Trinitarian Congregational Church was decked out in the theme of love Saturday.A giant stuffed bear, red and pink roses, a garland of hearts, heart-shaped cut-outs and even a tree decorated with hearts indicated that Valentine’s Day... → Read More
Three Pioneer students get head start on college path
NORTHFIELD – Three Pioneer Valley Regional School students did something that hasn’t been done in decades: graduate early.An early graduation ceremony was held Thursday in Pioneer’s library for Krishana Facto, Anna McClure and Ni’Kole McConley, who... → Read More
Ice sculptures, safe from vandalism, attract admirers Saturday
GREENFIELD — Five-year-old Conor O’Connell tugged his parents along Main Street Saturday afternoon, eagerly hurrying from one ice sculpture to the next with an expression of awe on his face.The 11 ice sculptures, from a Bruins hockey player to a... → Read More
Fireworks kick off Winter Carnival with a bang
GREENFIELD — As the lights were shut off, enveloping Beacon Field in darkness Friday night, the gathering crowd let out a collective hurray. The time had come.In an instant, fireworks were illuminating the snow-covered field in hues of blue, green and... → Read More
Thomas Aquinas College ranked on Kiplinger’s best values list
Thomas Aquinas College, owner of the Northfield campus, added another accolade to its resume this month when its original Santa Paula, Calif., campus was ranked on Kiplinger’s 2018 Best Values list.The Roman Catholic liberal arts college was ranked... → Read More
Bernardston firefighters concerned about possible restructuring
BERNARDSTON — The Selectboard’s proposal to do away with the Fire Department’s board of engineers has left firefighters concerned and wondering how a new governance structure might work.The 12-member board of engineers attended Wednesday’s Selectboard... → Read More
Bernardston fire station committee seeks public input
BERNARDSTON — As work resumes on planning to upgrade or replace the Fire Station, the Fire Station Expansion Committee is seeking residents’ input.Fire Chief Peter Shedd, who is also committee chairman, said it’s time for the group to “go back to the... → Read More
Baystate Roads speaker cautions about proposed Warwick salt ban
WARWICK — Michael Smith, a technical training specialist with Baystate Roads, shed some light on Warwick’s road salt conundrum, and the answer may not be creating a no-salt zone.Looking to protect Warwick’s well water, the Salt in Drinking Water... → Read More
Chamber of Commerce exec. director hopes to position county as 'outdoor recreation hub'
NORTHFIELD – New Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Natalie Blais wants to make Franklin County the destination for activities like skiing, mountain biking and ice fishing, positioning the county as “the outdoor recreational hub of... → Read More
Bernardston Kiwanis Club to raise money for Pioneer band, chorus
BERNARDSTON — The Bernardston Kiwanis Club is kicking off its season of chicken pot pie dinners by dedicating the first one to a worthy cause: the Pioneer Valley Regional School band and chorus.According to Dan Devine, chairman of the Bernardston... → Read More
Slick conditions contribute to consecutive Route 202 crashes
NEW SALEM — Slippery road conditions contributed to two consecutive accidents on Route 202 Tuesday night, with one driver being transported to the hospital.The initial accident, involving a Jeep Liberty with Utah plates, occurred shortly after 9:30... → Read More
String of car break-ins hits Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Several residents of Pond Street, Abbott Street and Linden Avenue discovered on Friday and Saturday mornings that someone had broken into their vehicles overnight, making off with items ranging from skis to marijuana.Six separate vehicles... → Read More
Second annual women’s rally draws hundreds to Greenfield common
GREENFIELD — Standing on the Greenfield common Saturday afternoon, 17-year-old Clara Richardson-Omamo joined in an embrace with her three friends, reciting the blessing led by Pastor Liza Knapp of the First Church of Deerfield.Richardson-Omamo, a... → Read More
PVRS Sports Boosters to hold trivia night
TURNERS FALLS — Residents who want to support the Pioneer Valley Regional School sports teams while showing off their knowledge of trivia are in luck.The PVRS Sports Boosters, a parent-led nonprofit that organized last fall in support of the school’s... → Read More
Orange resident wins $1 million lottery prize
ORANGE — Orange resident Mandi Barber struck gold at Kim’s Corner Store recently, becoming the first $1 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “Willy Wonka Golden Ticket” instant game.According to the Massachusetts State... → Read More
Warwick residents propose salt ban in village center
WARWICK — Looking to improve the safety of Warwick’s well water, the Salt in Drinking Water Committee proposed instituting a salt ban in the village center during Tuesday’s Selectboard meeting, but to no avail.The Selectboard unanimously voted to... → Read More
Firefighters rescue dog from frozen Conway beaver pond
CONWAY – Conway, Ashfield and Charlemont firefighters successfully rescued a black Labrador Retriever from a frozen beaver pond off of Fields Hill Road Saturday afternoon.According to Conway Fire Chief Robert Baker, the call came in at 2:16 p.m. when... → Read More
Wendell Energy Committee strives for net-zero community
WENDELL — The Wendell Energy Committee wants its town to become a net-zero community that meets all its energy needs through renewable energy, and it has a plan to get there.Committee Co-Chairwoman Nan Riebschlaeger said the board is focusing on... → Read More
For safety, Warwick fine tunes road salt practices
WARWICK — High sodium levels in Warwick’s well water has got the Highway Department re-examining its road salt practices. Its most recent idea? Investing in treated road salt.Highway Superintendent Larry Delaney explained that, following discussion... → Read More