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Go big or gourd home: After showing at Topsfield Fair, 1,274-pound pumpkin to be displayed in Shelburne Falls for Halloween

With an assist from W.R. Hillman of Shelburne Falls, Paul Hollings watches as his giant pumpkin is loaded into a waiting box truck to be taken to the Topsfield Fair. Credit: PAUL FRANZ / Staff Photo ...
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‘Faith, family, community’: Interview with Russell Deane aims to inspire others to document lives of loved ones

Russell Deane, 98, sits as Marvin Shedd emcees a screening of a family-made film that features interviews with Deane about many facets of his life. Credit: ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN / Staff Photo Sign up for ...
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Speaking of Nature: A pale white dot: A longing look down at the Thinking Chair

The pale white dot at the bottom left is the author's Thinking Chair. Credit: BILL DANIELSON / For the Recorder Sign up for the Recorder's FREE morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Sign ...
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Environmental groups sue Trump administration over eased vehicle fuel economy rules

Sign up for the Recorder's FREE morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Sign me up DETROIT (AP) — A group of environmental organizations sued the Trump ...
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David Parrella: No need for elections

The recent Donald Trump ads on television financed by the taxpayers have raised alarms, not only for the fact that the grifter-in-chief had the temerity to charge us for his propaganda but for the ...
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Leverett to hold info sessions to gauge interest in creating a cultural district

Sign up for the Recorder's FREE morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Sign me up LEVERETT — Informational sessions on creating a cultural district ...
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Fit to Play with Jim Johnson: The great protein rush

Sign up for the Recorder's FREE morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Sign me up In 1968, American decathlete Bill Toomey won the gold medal in Mexico ...
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Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Welcome to the club, George

This afternoon at the French King Restaurant in Erving, George Francis Bush will be feted for his longevity and ability to remain relevant. Acting as his own press agent, he’s kept track of how many ...
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My Turn: Eversource clear-cuts a risk to region

Sign up for the Recorder's FREE morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Sign me up If you have ever walked along the trails at Buffam Falls Conservation ...
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On the Run with John Stifler: Strange and unusual obstacles

My first taste of autumn in New England came when I was four years old. My family lived for a year in Williamstown. I went to pre-school and saw my first Amherst-Williams football game. A good start.
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UMass football: Eastern Michigan sinks Minutemen in front of sellout crowd, 38-14

Sign up for the Recorder's FREE morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Sign me up AMHERST — Through four games of the season, opposing defenses had few ...
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In Boston Freedom Rally speech, Greenfield resident urges voters not to repeal recreational cannabis law

Sign up for the Recorder's FREE morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Sign me up GREENFIELD — Ahead of the Nov. 3 election, when voters will consider ...