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Greenfield Notebook: July 23, 2026

Moose Lodge hosting pitch tournament GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Moose Lodge at 20 School St. is hosting a pitch tournament on Friday, July 24, starting at 6:30 p.m. Players are asked to arrive by 6 p.m. to go over the rules and the bracket setup. It is $15 per player to participate, with proceeds supporting […]

Montague Police Logs: June 22 to July 5, 2026

Monday, June 22 12:34 p.m. — Passerby noticed the front door to an address on Millers Falls Road looks like it was kicked in. Damaged door frame. Officer advising the front door is broken but there is a padlock on it. However, the back door is open. Requesting backup to make entry. No one is inside the building. Unable to determine if anything is missing. Photos taken. 3:45 p.m. — Reporting party on Millers Falls Road states she and her family just bought the property, and the front door is smashed and the back door is wide open. See prior call. […]

Sounds Local: New tracks you need to hear: The Suitcase Junket, Wallace Field and Kimaya Diggs drop fresh singles

There has been so much new music coming our way here at Sounds Local that it’s been hard to keep up with it all. In the past few weeks, some of the area’s favorite musicians have released singles from upcoming albums scheduled to drop this fall. There are a number of excellent new tunes you […]

Arts Briefs: Jazz music in New Salem, 'Unmasking the Monstrous' in Greenfield, and more

Yvonne Rogers to perform at the 1794 Meetinghouse The 1794 Meetinghouse is hosting an afternoon jazz concert with acclaimed pianist and composer Yvonne Rogers on Sunday, July 26 at 4 p.m. at 26 South Main St. in New Salem. Based in Brooklyn and recognized as a 2026 Roulette Awarded Artist and Next Jazz Legacy Awardee, Rogers delivers an organic, nature-inspired approach to rhythm and harmony rooted in her rural Maine upbringing. The performance showcases her distinctive improvisational style, drawing from her debut album, “Seeds,” as well as her recent solo piano release, “The Button Jar.” Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 […]

Balkan brass meets western Mass: World-renowned Zlatne Uste plays Buckland Public hall this weekend

New York City-based Balkan brass band Zlatne Uste is scheduled to perform a high-energy concert and dance party at Buckland Public Hall on July 25, organized by the non-profit Fabric of Life.