Third annual North Quabbin History Tour celebrates region’s past

PHOTOS: A sign of the season

PHOTOS: A sign of the season <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter" data-effect="slide" style="--aspect-ratio:calc(1024 / 683)"><div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper"><ul class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper"><li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"><figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-473548" data-id="473548" data-aspect-ratio="1024 / 683" src="https://recorder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/ArtspaceOrnaments2PF11092026-1024x683.jpg"/><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Cookie cutters are used to stamp out clay ornaments that will be fired and decorated at Artspace Community Arts Center in Greenfield. <span class="image-credit"><span class="credit-label-wrapper">Credit:</span> PAUL FRANZ / Staff Photo</span></figcaption></figure></li><li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"><figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-473547" data-id="473547" data-aspect-ratio="1024 / 683" src="https://recorder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/ArtspaceOrnaments3PF11092026-1024x683.jpg"/><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Madeline Miller, director of Artspace Community Arts Center in Greenfield, in the kiln room. <span class="image-credit"><span class="credit-label-wrapper">Credit:</span> PAUL FRANZ / Staff Photo</span></figcaption></figure></li><li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"><figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-473549" data-id="473549" data-aspect-ratio="1024 / 683" src="https://recorder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/ArtspaceOrnaments1PF11092026-1024x683.jpg"/><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Cookie cutters are used to stamp out clay ornaments that will be fired and decorated to raise money at Artspace Community Arts Center. <span class="image-credit"><span class="credit-label-wrapper">Credit:</span> PAUL FRANZ / Staff Photo</span></figcaption></figure></li></ul><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a aria-label="Pause Slideshow" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause" role="button"></a><div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white"></div></div></div>

Most Franklin County school districts saw attendance gains in 2025-26 academic year

Most public school districts in Franklin County saw attendance rates increase during the 2025-2026 school year, according to data from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Bulletin Board: Franklin County Bulldogs, Frontier headed back to Super Bowls

The Franklin County Bulldogs advanced to the Suburban Amateur Football League Division 2 Super Bowl with a decisive 34-0 victory over Easthampton at Quaboag High School on Sunday. Avery Lococo opened the scoring in the second quarter with a 13-yard rushing touchdown. Later in the quarter, Benjamin Woodard threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Lococo [&hellip;]

The invasive spotted lanternfly has infested half the cities and towns in Massachusetts

The invasive spotted lanternfly has expanded its infestation to 186 communities across Massachusetts, prompting state officials to urge residents to destroy egg masses to slow the spread.

Greenfield Planning Board talks steps for battery energy storage system, data center regulations

Greenfield Planning Director Ella Wise is leading efforts to develop local zoning ordinances for battery energy storage systems and data centers.