Montague Notebook: Nov. 12, 2026

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.

Arts Briefs: An afternoon of workshops in Wendell, writing opportunities in Greenfield and more

Do It Now trio offering workshops, Nov. 14 performance The Wendell Meetinghouse will host the Do It Now trio for an afternoon of workshops and an evening performance of “Chucky the Rooster’s Lucky Day” on Saturday, Nov. 14. Do It Now is known for its improvisational concerts, with three artists listening, responding and doing what they […]

My Turn: Democracy won, authoritarianism 0

The astonishing blue tsunami that swept across the country in last week’s midterm elections was undeniable proof that democracy is still, overwhelmingly, the preferred form of government in the United States. It was a total repudiation of Trump and Trumpism. We didn’t just run the table; we ran the chairs, the plates, the glasses, and […]

Guest columnist William Lambers: Armistice Day: Build peace, protect veterans’ SNAP benefits

Lt. Col. Will Brown was on a mission during World War I that took an unexpected turn. Brown was in southern France with the U.S. Army. He was checking out road conditions as the U.S. and Allies looked to finally defeat Germany and the Central Powers.  But his mission changed very quickly. Lt. Col. Brown […]

Adele Sheperd

<html><head></head><body>Adele Sheperd<br /><br />Greenfield, MA - Adele Sheperd, 85, of High Street died on November 8, 2026. A cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Adele is survived by her children Tracy and Jim Lord and Rob ...