Greenfield Recorder
Bernardston's Windmill Motel secures special permit needed for liquor store
The Windmill Motel in Bernardston has been granted a special permit to operate a liquor store, despite opposition from the police chief, who cited safety and logistical concerns due to the lack of…
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My Turn: Massachusetts just took a real step to save primary care
On July 30, something happened in the Massachusetts House that primary care doctors like me have been waiting years to see: the House passed H.5618, the PC4YOU bill, with a unanimous vote. The Senate passed its own version back in June. For the first time in a long time, it feels like Beacon Hill is […]
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3mPolitical Notebook: Aug. 10, 2026
Massachusetts Teachers Association endorses Jeromie Whalen for Congress The Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA), a statewide union representing 117,000 members across 400 local chapters from Pittsfield to Provincetown, is endorsing public school teacher Jeromie Whalen, who is challenging longtime U.S. Rep. Richard Neal to represent the people of the 1st Congressional District of Massachusetts. “The Massachusetts […]
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5mPair of fundraisers at Montague farm look to ease burden on family facing lung cancer diagnosis
Two upcoming fundraisers at Our Family Legacy Farm in Montague are being organized by local residents to support the Veilleux family as 37-year-old Tim Veilleux undergoes treatment for Stage 4 lung cancer.
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My Turn: Trump's attack on voting rights — A path to dictatorship
Donald Trump is looking a bit desperate. He’s now zeroed in on the Constitution’s voting rights with his Save America Act. He’s again calling into question our record of free and fair elections — long the envy of the world. Yet his rumor-laced lies seem to have a nation of would-be voters where he wants […]
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8m'As part of my regular job, I could make a difference': Sunderland Elementary teacher retires after 28 years at the school
Matt Howell has retired after a 28-year career at Sunderland Elementary School, where he served as a longtime educator and coordinator for English learners.