Greenfield City Council OKs $70M budget for FY27

Christopher E. Record

<html><head></head><body>Christopher E. Record<br /><br />Buckland, MA - Christopher E. Record passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026, with his beloved wife Sharon, by his side, following a courageous 19-year battle with cancer.<br /><br />Chris an ...

H.S. Roundup: Athol girls volleyball sweeps Mahar at Dig Pink Night

ORANGE — Giana Vaillancourt did a little bit of everything for the Athol girls volleyball team on Tuesday. Whether it was sacrificing her body for the defense or delivering thunderous serves, the senior was up to the task for the Bears in a 3-0 win over Mahar Regional at Grzesik-Bixby Gymnasium. The versatility of Vaillancourt’s game helps on the court and with her teammates. “I think it’s a staple for the team,” Vaillancourt said. “Someone who is able to do all that stuff. It’s what a captain should do. You need that. I love being a versatile player, if I see [&hellip;]

Nature Photo Contest

Nature Photo Contest <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://recorder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/PXL_20260920_021107479.MP_-1024x771.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-456523"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Richard Andriole of South Deerfield took this photo with his cellphone at dusk in Palm Desert, California. <span class="image-credit"><span class="credit-label-wrapper">Credit:</span> CONTRIBUTED</span></figcaption></figure>

Fire destroys Turners Falls garage that contained ammunition

No one was injured during a second-alarm fire at a Turners Falls garage on Tuesday morning that destroyed part of a home and triggered explosions due to stored ammunition.

Hampshire College to map next life for campus in new master plan

Hampshire College has hired Elkus Manfredi Architects to develop a conceptual master plan for its 800-acre campus over the next three months to explore redevelopment and sale options following the college's decision to close after the fall semester.