Mary Emily Wilson

My Turn: Honoring Mary Ellen Preston, one handwritten card at a time

As I set up my art kiosk at the Greenfield Farmers’ Market on June 27, I had an additional mission. I wanted to honor the late Mary Ellen Preston, a remarkable Greenfield resident who died on June 6.  She was a treasured mentor to me as well as an honorary grandmother to many youngsters, including […]

Markey, Moulton trade jabs in WMass primary debate

CHICOPEE — Sen. Ed Markey and Congressman Seth Moulton faced off Wednesday in a western Massachusetts primary debate, hitting on everything from Markey’s age to Moulton’s stance on trans athletes to President Trump and issues focused on the region. The debate aired on WWLP-TV, featuring five local journalists who alternated in asking the two candidates questions. Both Moulton and Markey were given 30 seconds to respond to each question, as well as a 30-second rebuttal. As expected, when Markey and Moulton weren’t clashing with each other, both Democratic candidates quickly pivoted to criticizing President Donald Trump, congressional Republicans and the MAGA […]

'Finding Nemo: The Musical' debuts at JaDuke Theater in Turners Falls on Friday

Disney's "Finding Nemo: The Musical" will be performed at the JaDuke Theater in Turners Falls, featuring more than 50 local performers and larger-than-life puppetry to bring the ocean creatures to life.

Celebrating spirited leadership: Ryan & Casey Liquors co-owner wins Retailer of the Year awards

A co-owner of Ryan & Casey Liquors in Greenfield and Cold River Package & Market in Charlemont has recently received a couple of reasons to pop the bubbly. Kristie Faufaw was named the 2026 Retailer of the Year by the Massachusetts Package Stores Association (MASSPACK) and one of 12 Retailers of the Year by the American Beverage Licensees (ABL). “I was floored,” Faufaw said. “It legitimizes everything that I’m doing. My peers are like, ‘Yeah, you’re on the right track.'” MASSPACK made its announcement in April, the same month Faufaw visited Louisville, Kentucky, for the ABL’s annual meeting, where the national […]

With contract signed, first phase of Northfield EMS building project moving forward

PMA Consultants has been approved by the Northfield Selectboard to oversee the construction of a new EMS building, and will begin the "feasibility phase" of the project, which is estimated to cost $32,468.