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Clare Higgins retiring as Community Action Pioneer Valley executive director
GREENFIELD — After 14 years at the helm of Community Action Pioneer Valley, Executive Director Clare Higgins is retiring this summer.

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Sports

High schools: Luca Siano buries game winner, Greenfield hockey’s late flurry stuns East Longmeadow on Senior Night
It was a Senior Night to remember for the Greenfield hockey team.
Opinion

As I See It: Trump’s amoralism worse than selfishness
Most liberals know Donald Trump is a selfish person, close to being a narcissist. But, in their anti-Trump zeal, they forget that he is also an amoralist, the twin brother of selfishness. It’s easier to see his selfishness, such as his extreme craving for popular adulation. But his amorality is much more dangerous in a president, though less well known. We know how to deal with selfishness, but not as easily with amorality.





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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.

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Police Logs

Orange Police Logs: Dec. 31, 2024 to Jan. 10, 2025
9:34 a.m. - Reporting party states a Ford Ranger passed him, cut him off and almost hit him. Officers responded and spoke with all involved parties. Reporting party sent on his way after calming him down. Conflicting stories from both parties. Operator of Ranger was advised of the complaint, he wanted it on record about reporting party’s aggressive behavior in case something happens.




Arts & Life

Chiseled to perfection: Ice sculptors wowed the crowds at 103rd annual Winter Carnival
Of the festivities available for folks who attended the 103rd annual Winter Carnival, few, if any, turn heads like the series of ice sculptures displayed along Main Street during the carnival’s opening night.
Obituaries

ORANGE, MA - Douglas A. Rogers, 77, of South Main Street, died unexpectedly at Athol Hospital on January 25, 2025 after being stricken ill at home. Born in Gardner on March 29, 1947, he was the son of the late Leon S. and Lena B. (C... remainder of obit for Douglas A. Rogers

ROYALSTON, MA - John P. Quatrale, age 61, of Royalston, MA died on Sunday 01/26/25 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born in Fitchburg, MA in 1963 to Thomas & Rosanne Quatrale. John grew up in Shirley, MA and attended Lura... remainder of obit for John P. Quatrale

Orange, MA - Jeannine P. LaFountaine, 83, passed away peacefully at New Horizon Assisted Living in Florida on January 17, 2025. She leaves two brothers, Reginald Boivin of Chicopee and Dennis Boivin of Belchertown, a sister Yvonne Satr... remainder of obit for Jeannine P. LaFountaine

Wappingers Falls, NY - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Wayne Bargeron (1942-2025). David, 82, of Wappingers Falls, New York, died surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday January 18th, 2025. David is surv... remainder of obit for David W. Bargeron