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Suspect said he's a thief, not an arsonist
Michael P. Dreslinski denied responsibility for a series of fires he was charged with setting when questioned by police after his Aug.
The Recorder - Greenfield, Massachusetts
Edward J. Bezio Jr., 93, of 27 Maple St., died on Thursday morning, Oct. 15, 2009, at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol, following an illness.
The Recorder - Greenfield, Massachusetts
Loren R. Sanderson, 62, of Florida died on Oct. 5, 2009. Larry was born in Upland, Calif., the son of Beatrice Admire and Jess Sanderson.
Painting, classic cars drives local man's creativity
Artist Bryant Stewart said he finds the best way to live life is by intertwining things that you are passionate about.
Hours before they allegedly vandalized and burned a railroad bungalow in the tiny town of Florida two years ago, Michael P. Dreslinski and John Rousseau of Clinton visited a police station in another Western Massachusetts community, a jury was told yesterday.
The Recorder - Greenfield, Massachusetts
A couple from Greenfield and a man from Athol have been arraigned on charges involved with several break-ins last week.
The Recorder - Greenfield, Massachusetts
A man was taken to Baystate Franklin Medical Center, after his truck rolled over and struck a tree.
A reader asks: I started moving hostas and lillies this week so they have room to spread in other areas.
State and Townsend police on Monday night found the body of a man believed to be a 51-year-old Leominster hunter who had been missing in the Townsend State Forest since Friday.
Townsend police find body they believe to be missing Leominster man
Townsend Police have recovered a body that they believe is a Leominster man who has been missing since Friday morning, police said this morning.
The Recorder - Greenfield, Massachusetts
Protesters want their 'full bus service back'
About 20 protesters gathered on the Town Common across from the bus stop on Court Square Monday holding signs asking the Franklin Regional Transit Authority to restore routes and lower fares.
The Recorder - Greenfield, Massachusetts
Just Plain Neighbors: Field narrowing for finalists in River Songwriting Contest
There's no shortage of Connect-icut River-inspired songs and songwriters.'' That's what Pat and Tex LaMountain of Greenfield have been saying all summer.
Police-sharing study will move forward
Selectmen have given the go-ahead to Town Administrator Greg Barnes to ask the Massachusetts Division of Local Service's technical assistance section to begin a feasibility study on regionalizing both dispatch and police department in a sharing agreement with Ashby.
The Recorder - Greenfield, Massachusetts
Jacqueline M. Meattey, 72, of 14 East Main Street, died on Friday, August 21, 2009 at the Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol.
Residents appeal biomass decision
Opponents of a proposed Greenfield biomass plant are going to court. Leonard and Susan Weeks, and James and Joan Hume filed an appeal today at Land Court in Boston, seeking to overturn a decision made last month by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Recorder - Greenfield, Massachusetts
Susan Katten Slavin, formerly of West Hartford, Conn., passed away on July 30, 2009, at her home in Erving with her loving husband of 57 years, Morton, at her side.
The Recorder - Greenfield, Massachusetts
Susan Katten Slavin of Erving, formerly of West Hartford, Conn., died Thursday at home.
Police to receive computer upgrade
Police Chief Erving Marshall will ask selectmen on Aug. 3 to accept a $22,807 grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety's State 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant Program on behalf of the town.
The Recorder - Greenfield, Massachusetts
Alice E. Fisher, 91, of the Weldon Apartments, 54 High St., died peacefully early Monday morning at home.
Townsend road work crippled by money, manpower
Some residents who want their roads repaired and repaved may have to wait until the worst spots are taken care of with the roughly $320,000 of Chapter 90 highway aid expected from the state.