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By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD — The Green River Festival returned to the Franklin County Fairgrounds for the 39th year, kicking off the summer and showcasing improvements from last year by emphasizing all the Pioneer Valley has to offer in talent — and beer.

By SHERYL HUNTER

GREENFIELD — There will be music, music and more music when the 39th annual Green River Festival returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds this weekend.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

In response to the state Department of Environmental Protection’s decision to give FirstLight Hydro Generating Co. a water quality certification for its operations in Turners Falls and Northfield, two environmental advocacy nonprofits have joined others in the Pioneer Valley in filing an appeal with MassDEP’s Office of Appeals and Dispute Resolution.

By HANNAH MORIN

Despite a morning of rain, sleet and remnants of snow, the 60th annual River Rat Race started right on time at 1 p.m. on Saturday, sending 194 canoes down the Millers River from Athol to Orange.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Regimental Sgt. Major Graham Jack said Tuesday that he and 61 of his comrades in The Atholl Highlanders are looking forward to their appearance in Athol for River Rat weekend.

In recent weeks, Paddles, the Athol Lions River Rat Race Mascot, visited a number of locations in the North Quabbin in preparation for the annual race, including many event’s sponsors. 

By HANNAH MORIN

ATHOL- The annual River Rat Race returns on April 12 at 1 p.m., celebrating its 60th year with excitement for both competitors and spectators.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – An ensemble of musicians from across “the pond” will be leading the annual River Rat promenade down Main Street this year.

By CHRIS LARABEE

WESTBOROUGH – The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife announced at Thursday’s Fisheries and Wildlife Board meeting it would cease the stocking of rainbow trout in the five-mile stretch of the Upper Deerfield River from the Fife Brook Dam to Zoar Gap, in response to the comments of dozens of anglers in the region.

By CHRIS LARABEE

A decision on the longstanding practice of stocking trout in the upper Deerfield River will come before the state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife next week, following a request from Franklin County-based anglers.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — Toting buckets and nets, roughly 30 volunteers made the trek down into the muddy pit that is the drained power canal to rescue sea lampreys on Monday. This yearly rescue, conducted when the power canal is drained for yearly...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND – Two local farms opened their doors to Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer Monday morning as she heard farmers explain the challenges brought on by climate change, as well as opportunities for future investments in the industry.The state’s...

By DOMENIC POLI

The Source to Sea Cleanup has provided a valuable service to the Connecticut River Valley since its 1997 inception. And it can provide receipts.Nearly 40,000 volunteers have removed 1,100 tons of trash, almost 14,000 tires and 144,000 beverage...

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — For decades, it was assumed the federally endangered shortnose sturgeon did not live upstream of the Turners Falls dam on the Connecticut River, although two confirmed sightings in 2017 and 2022 raised some compelling evidence.New...

By GREG VINE

ORANGE – The Millers River Challenge – an annual event that benefits the Orange Fireman’s Relief Association, Northfield Dive Team and Orange Lions Club – will take place this Saturday.The event was first held 15 years ago, but Billy Goat Boats owner...

By CHRIS LARABEE

With an emphasis on connection across partner organizations and challenges facing the environment, the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game on Friday released a five-year strategic plan to guide the agency’s work through 2030.Entitled...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The Department of Fish & Game is hoping to create a kayak and canoe launch on the Millers River near the dead-end portion of Crescent Street off of Chestnut Hill Avenue.The Notice of Intent, submitted by the department’s Office of Fishing &...

PETERSHAM – Many communities in Central Massachusetts have landscapes with remarkable stories, one of which is Petersham’s Swift River Valley.The east branch of the Swift River, from its headwaters in Phillipston to Pottapaug Pond in the Dana Section...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

The 38th annual Green River Festival persevered through two days of severe weather this weekend as rain and thunderstorms brought delays and schedule changes for performers and festival-goers.Friday’s programming began when the gates to the Franklin...

By SHERYL HUNTER

We are days away from the Green River Festival, one of the most anticipated and most popular summer events in Franklin County. Now in its 38th year, the festival will run from June 21 to 23, Friday through Sunday, at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in...