Greenfield Recorder
Guest columnist William Lambers: Celebrate America’s birthday by saving lives from hunger
America’s 250th birthday comes as multiple wars and disasters are causing severe hunger across the globe. The earthquakes in Venezuela, the Middle East conflicts and the civil war in Sudan have left…
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15mBeacon Hill Roll Call: July 13 to July 17, 2026
Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ votes on one roll call from the week of July 13 to July 17. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. Pets (H 5589) The House, 151-1, approved a bill that supporters say will strengthen animal welfare protections, modernize veterinary technician licensing and support responsible […]
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Guest columnist William Lambers: Prevent hunger crisis in Venezuela after earthquakes
It’s urgent we prevent a hunger crisis in the aftermath of Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes. Two massive earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24 killing thousands and leaving many families homeless. Any time there is a disaster like an earthquake, hunger will soon follow as food supplies are impacted. The UN World Food Program (WFP) is distributing rations in La Guaira, the state most affected by the earthquakes. “In La Guaira, homes, markets, and food supplies have been devastated, leaving families with little or nothing to eat,” said Stephanie Hochstetter, WFP Country Director in Venezuela. “Right now, in addition to emergency medical […]
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2mMary C. Shippee
<html><head></head><body>Mary C. Shippee<br /><br />Greenfield, MA - Mary C. (Kingsbury) Shippee, 78, of Deerfield St., passed away at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.<br /><br />She was born in Greenfield, MA on December ...
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4mMarjorie A. Porrovecchio
<html><head></head><body>Marjorie A. Porrovecchio<br /><br />Charlemont, MA - Marjorie A. (Bellor) Porrovecchio passed away at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by family on July 19, 2026, at the age of 88.<br /><br />She was the daughter of Philip B ...
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4mMarie Butkiewicz
MARIE BUTKIEWICZ<br /><br />South Deerfield, MA - We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved sister, Marie. Staying true to the strength she exhibited in dealing with her health challenges over the years, she pr ...