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By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — Two social service agencies are working together to support not only older adults and people with disabilities, but also their families who care for them through the creation of a new enrichment center. Thanks to $450,000 in state...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — With South County EMS analyzing several aspects of its operations as it prepares to find a new chief, its Board of Oversight is also taking a look at the number of mutual aid calls the agency accepts.Of its 678 calls from January...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — Seniors in southern Franklin County will soon have a new option to travel across county lines for medical appointments, shopping and recreation.Thanks to a $16,612 Service Incentive Grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging and...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — With the departure of South County EMS’ first and only chief, the department’s Board of Oversight and the Deerfield Selectboard have tapped another longtime resident to serve as interim chief.The boards officially appointed Tim...

By LIESEL NYGARD

It was during her freshman year of college that Marlene Winell’s faith in Jesus began slipping.As a child of missionaries, Winell had grown up dedicated to spreading the word of Christ, attending Christian rock concerts and witnessing baptisms on...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — As libraries continue to expand their services into less traditional areas, the Sunderland Public Library is looking toward recreation through its new partnership with Adventure East.The library is joining forces with the Sunderland-based...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — As the South County Senior Center continues to work with neighboring transit authorities, Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) representatives shared news on Thursday that there may be a potential solution to some of Sunderland’s...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — After nearly a decade at the helm and more than 20 years working for the town, South County EMS’ first and only chief will step down from the role at the end of the month.Zoe Smith, the longtime head of South County EMS, is resigning...

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — Between fiddle tunes, a petting zoo and a clown, the South County Senior Center’s picnic at Herlihy Park on Wednesday hardly resembled what you might envision it to look like.The picnic serves as an annual get-together for Senior Center...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

Ravaged by supply chain issues, business monopoly and a volatile market, the dairy industry has seen countless farms sink over the past few years. In the case of some Pioneer Valley producers, though, the cream rises to the top.“Dairy is certainly...

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — For two decades, folks could head down to River Road to get ice cream on a hot summer day or enjoy their favorite Polish dish. With the closure of 5J Creamee and Pasiecnik Farmstand, however, that tradition was in jeopardy — until another...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — For the third consecutive year, human rights groups in Sunderland, Deerfield and Hatfield are organizing a standout on the Sunderland Bridge (Route 116) to mark the date of George Floyd’s murder.The Sunderland Human Rights Task Force,...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — A longstanding fundraiser returns to the Sunderland Public Library this weekend, as the Friends of the Sunderland Public Library host its annual plant, book and bake sale.The sales, which have been held for at least the last 30 years,...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — The South County Senior Center Board of Oversight laid out plans last week for a study focusing on the South Deerfield Congregational Church, which could become a long-term home for the Senior Center.The Board of Oversight is seeking...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — Residents elected a new Select Board member and gave the green light to a capital override request during Saturday’s town election.In an uncontested race, voters elected Easthampton City Engineer Dan Murphy to a three-year Select Board...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — With a longtime board member stepping down, residents will elect a new Select Board member in Saturday’s town election, as well as decide on whether to approve a capital override.Easthampton City Engineer Dan Murphy is throwing his hat in...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — To mark 90 years of neighbors serving neighbors, the Fire Department is welcoming the community to its station for a birthday celebration.On Saturday, May 6 from 3 to 9 p.m., people can stop by the Public Safety Complex at 105 River Road...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — As part of a 23-article warrant, residents will consider Community Preservation Act funding for Riverside Park and the First Congregational Church, alongside various capital projects, at Friday’s annual Town Meeting.The meeting will be...

After reading much about Amherst Schools impasse in contract negotiations , I would ask this question: Don’t colleges with reputation of Amherst College help their public schools financially? Harvard helps Cambridge and Boston with their cities’...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

HADLEY — Three people were hospitalized with unknown injuries Sunday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision along Route 47 near the Sunderland town line, according to Fire Chief Michael Spanknebel.The crash was reported at 1:27 p.m., Spanknebel...