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DA to announce breakthrough in 1989 unsolved homicide
GREENFIELD – Authorities have scheduled for Thursday morning a press conference to announce a major breakthrough in the effort to identify human remains found in Warwick in 1989.Northwestern District Attorney David E. Sullivan, First Assistant...
Partnership hopes to address Lake Ellis stormwater runoff
ATHOL – Steps are being taken to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff that makes its way into Lake Ellis.Planning and Development Director Eric Smith told members of the Lake Ellis Watershed Management Partnership that the town plans to apply for a...
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Softball: Greenfield puts up 9-spot in the 8th inning to knock off rival Turners 11-2 in extra-inning thriller (PHOTOS)
TURNERS FALLS — Add another chapter to the storied rivalry between Greenfield and Turners Falls. The two softball teams met Wednesday night for the second time in five days — Greenfield won the first game 3-2 — and another pitching duel ensued between...
Opinion
My Turn: Modern wood heat not carbon bogeyman
I’m writing in response to Katy Eiseman’s recent column, “Must stop subsidizing wood-fired energy,” [Recorder, April 5]. We’re concerned that readers may have walked away with a misunderstanding of the issue, and hope this column will clear things...
Police Logs
Athol Police Logs: March 12 to March 19
ATHOL POLICE LOGSTuesday, March 126:45 p.m. - Male party into the lobby regarding a shop vac he lent to someone and they are refusing to give it back. Party was advised of his options. Attempted to contact involved party, negative contact, a voicemail...
Arts & Life
Sounds Local: Broadway star returns to Greenfield for concert: Kevin Duda to sing with Franklin County Community Chorus this Sunday
There’s nothing like the powerful sound of voices joining together in song, and you can experience that when The Franklin County Community Chorus celebrates its 10th anniversary with a concert on Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m. at the Greenfield High School...
Obituaries
Rodney B. "Rod" Freeman Athol, MA - Rodney B. Freeman, 93, of Bradenton, FL, passed away on November 4, 2023. He was born on March 23, 1930, the son of the late James and Doris Freeman of Barre, MA. Rodney was raised on the family dairy ... remainder of obit for Rodney B. Freeman
BLUFFTON, OH - Forrest John Clingerman, 52, passed away April 21, 2024, at his home in Ohio. Forrest was born January 29, 1972 in Terre Haute, IN, to parents John and Claire (Spaulding) Clingerman. He grew up in the midwest but came ... remainder of obit for Forrest John Clingerman
Phillipston , MA - On April 20, 2024 Donna J. (Pattison) Leonard, age 76 of Phillipston Mass, was called home to be with the Lord after a brief but intense battle with colon cancer. Donna was born to Harold and Sarah (Clarke) Pattison,... remainder of obit for Donna Leonard
Mary M. (Powers) Thompson Dade City, FL - Mary M. (Powers) Thompson passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was born at Langley Air Force Base, in Hampton VA, on February 17, 1968, the daughter of Robert H. and Joan (Lint... remainder of obit for Mary M. Thompson