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Greenfield Recorder seeks nominations for Citizen of the Year 

GREENFIELD — Citizens of the Year. They epitomize what it means to serve one’s community. They believe that belonging comes from contributing. They think beyond themselves. “Everyone’s got something to offer,” said last year’s Greenfield Recorder Citizen of the Year, Patricia “Pat” Thayer of Ashfield. Now, the Recorder is once again seeking nominations for its […]

West County Notebook: Nov. 12, 2026

Trinity Church offering free turkey dinner SHELBURNE FALLS — In advance of Thanksgiving, Trinity Church will offer a free turkey dinner on Friday, Nov. 20. The turkey dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., with no advance registration required. Both dine-in and takeout meals are available. More details can be found at trinityshelburnefalls.org. Local organizations seeking monetary, […]

GCC theater program stages 'The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later'

Greenfield Community College continues its production of 'The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later' at the Sloan Theater, with productions running through this weekend, starting Friday, Nov. 13.

Sounds Local: Cloudbelly to release new album at The Drake

Indie folk band Cloudbelly is set to release its new album "Throwing the Game" on Nov. 13, with a celebratory double-album release show featuring Jake Klar & Blue Ranger scheduled for Nov. 21 at The Drake in Amherst.

Montague Notebook: Nov. 12, 2026

Santa to stop by Fete Noel Christmas Fair MONTAGUE CENTER — The Fete Noel Christmas Fair is coming to the First Congregational Church, 4 North St., on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A morning breakfast with baked goods will be served, along with a lunch that will include corn chowder, minestrone […]