Greenfield Recorder
My Turn: Do you like lettuce? Better shop local!
The belief that the American food system is safe has been sorely tested this summer, with the epidemic spread of the infection of a bubbly disc shaped parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis. Of…
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3mFatal crash closes Interstate 91 southbound near Hatfield, causing delays
A 5-mile stretch of southbound Interstate 91 between Whately and Northampton was closed Monday morning following a fatal car crash in Hatfield.
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7mWith Massachusetts as model, Markey and Pressley propose $5B grant to expand fare-free transit nationwide
Massachusetts lawmakers and transit officials highlighted the success of fare-free service in increasing ridership and saving residents money, prompting the introduction of the Freedom to Move Act to provide national grant funding for similar programs.
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4mFranklin County Medical Reserve Corps looks to form nonprofit
Volunteers of the Franklin County Medical Reserve Corps are working to form a nonprofit to ensure the long-term sustainability of the network following an extension of its current management contract.
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6mInvasive spotted lanternfly hitchhikes into region, threatening local vineyards
Agricultural experts and winery owners are monitoring the spread of the invasive spotted lanternfly.
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2mFranklin County's YMCA hosting Back to School Bash
Franklin County's YMCA is hosting a free Back to School Bash on Sunday, Aug. 23, featuring free backpacks, haircuts and activities to help local students prepare for the upcoming school year.