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‘Down to a science’: Labor Day barbecue goes off without a hitch

The Rev. Randy Calvo, pastor at the congregational churches in Sunderland and Hatfield, second from left, chats with the Rev. Cynthia Crosson-Harrington, pastor of the Whately Congregational Church at ...
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Write on: Local literary organizations offer seasoned scribes and undercover word-lovers opportunities to keep busy

As part of the 2026 Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) conference in Baltimore in March, PVWW founder Joy Deva Baglio (kneeling, front) took part in "Nevermore," a reading featuring ...
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Faith Matters: Third places: Why the church needs to be more than a Sunday stop

The Rev. Jason Burns is a deacon at Saint Philip’s Episcopal Church, Easthampton. He lives in Greenfield. Credit: Contributed photo Sign up for the Recorder's FREE morning newsletter and get essential ...
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In narrow race, 1st Franklin District seat goes to Wondolowski

Sign up for the Recorder's FREE morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Sign me up The race for the Democratic nomination for the 1st Franklin District ...
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H.S. Roundup: Franklin Tech golf shows depth in win over Westfield Tech

Sign up for the Recorder's FREE morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Sign me up WESTFIELD — The Franklin Tech golf displayed its depth in a 164-175 ...
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Boys soccer preview: Mohawk Trail Regional returns to varsity action under Jake Thurber

Mohawk Trail boys soccer coach Jake Thurber addresses the team at practice, Friday in Buckland. Credit: ADAM HARGRAVES / Staff Photo Sign up for the Recorder's FREE morning newsletter and get ...
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Real Estate Transactions: Sept. 4, 2026

Bdlb Land Holdings LLC to Ryan-Lightfoot Int and William P. Ryan, Apple Valley Road. $50,000. Cameron T. Davis and Holly M. Cain to Cameron T. Davis and Holly M. Cain, 1790 Baptist Corner Road. $1.
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Frontier, Union 38 schools see campus changes across the board

Sign up for the Recorder's FREE morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Sign me up SOUTH DEERFIELD — With its long-awaited parking lot revamp finally ...
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Artistic creations will take to the water in lighted boat parade in Ashfield

Sign up for the Recorder's FREE morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Sign me up Almost two years after applying for a Making It Public grant through ...
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Arts Briefs: Jenny Burtis Duo performance, Weezer’s ‘Blue Album’ tribute concert and more

On Friday, Sept. 11, The Jenny Burtis Duo will perform at the Great Falls Discovery Center in Turners Falls at 7 p.m. Pictured is Jenny Burtis. CONTRIBUTED The Jenny Burtis Duo to perform in Turners ...
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My Turn: What does the council even do?

Sign up for the Recorder's FREE morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Sign me up A few recent My Turn columns presented a fractured picture of ...
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Jeffrey D. Clairemont

CONWAY, MA – Jeffrey D. “Puma” Clairemont, of Conway, Massachusetts, passed away on August 21, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center, just one week shy of his 70th birthday. He was born on August 28, 1956.