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By DOMENIC POLI

It seems people from all over are anxious for spring to arrive as bookings at the three state camping locations in Franklin and Hampshire counties are filling up fast.The state Department of Conservation and Recreation reports that at least 756 total...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE – It seems Billy Goat Boats isn’t going anywhere, as the town’s Selectboard opted this week to award a request for proposal to the family-run watercraft rental business following a public and contentious leasing fiasco.The company owned and...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE – Billy Goat Boats might remain at the Orange Riverfront Park after the former town administrator took responsibility for a leasing issue that forced the recent eviction of the family-run watercraft rental business.The company, which is owned...

By MIKE ROCHE

The first Massachusetts hunting season of fall 2023 began Sept. 1 when the early goose season opened. This special season, designed to deal with the overabundance of resident Canada geese, closes Sept. 22. The first segment of the black bear season is...

By GREG VINE

PETERSHAM – A milestone anniversary for Earthlands and the University of the Wild will also mark an important occasion for its founder.On Sunday, Aug. 27, a 30th anniversary ceremony will be held for the Petersham-based environmental organization,...

By BELLA LEVAVI

This summer’s heavy rains have left many recreation companies looking to tread water by getting creative in the wake of fewer customers and fewer amenable locations for paddling during what is ordinarily their busy season.“This season has sucked, to...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE—Donald Harty was hiking the Panorama Trail in Yosemite National Park last year when his cellphone rang despite spotty reception.The voice on the other end was that of Jeremy Bucci, then the chief trial counsel for the Northwestern District...

By DOMENIC POLI

WARWICK — Salamander Hollow Healing Habitat recently received the Massachusetts first-place prize from Hipcamp, a website and mobile app offering outdoor stays and camping experiences, along with being named a national finalist.The private, honeybee...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Athol’s Open Space and Recreation Commission voted to support an application submitted by the town’s Planning Department for a MassTrails grant to fund improvements to the Bearsden Conservation Area. A draft of the letter was provided by...