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Arts Briefs: 'Spring Mix!' performance in Greenfield, community square dance in Ashfield, and more
GCC Community Chorus to perform encore ‘Spring Mix!’ performance GCC Community Chorus will give an informal encore performance of their spring program “Spring Mix!” on Friday, April 24 at 12:15 p.m.…
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7mSpeaking of Nature: Embracing the fledgling frenzy: Witnessing baby birds following their parents around in a state of unbridled excitement
Father’s Day just happened to coincide with the first day of summer this year, and the morning of Sunday, June 21, was just about as perfect as one could want. Cool air and bright sun produced a morning of utter splendor, which was then improved in its quality by a chanced to sit on the […]
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8mUpdate to Massachusetts Rural Policy Plan looks to prioritize rural equity, capacity
The 2026 Massachusetts Rural Policy Plan is being updated to focus on rural equity and capacity, with recommendations for policymakers to address issues such as housing, municipal sustainability, economic development and regionalization of resources.
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4mFranklin Land Trust protects nearly 39 acres in Charlemont from development
Franklin Land Trust has permanently conserved 38.8 acres of privately owned forest and farmland in Charlemont, which includes a wildlife habitat, an active hayfield and high-quality soils suitable for sustainable forestry.
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6mDot Balk
<html><head></head><body>Dot Balk<br /><br />Northfield, MA - It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Doris Clarke (Sloat) Balk, who left this world peacefully at home on June 19, 2026, at t ...
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My Turn: Massachusetts can lead the world in a near-future free from income inequality
The MIT living wage lab says that, in Franklin County, where I live, a single-parent, two-child household, like mine, requires $131,408 before taxes to make ends meet at the current cost of living. I’m $100,000 short. I am certain I am not alone. Bill S. 2032, An act related to universal basic income (UBI) pilot, […]