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Participants run down River Road in Hatfield during a past Western Mass. Mother’s Day Half Marathon. The event will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Sunday with a virtual run, and once again, all proceeds will benefit Cancer Connection in Northampton.

10th Annual Mother’s Day Half Marathon taking place virtually this weekend

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterMay 8, 2020

A raft from Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort navigates Zoar Gap in Charlemont in this file photo. The company is eyeing a May 22 opening day, while noting that is subject to change based upon state guidelines.

Zoar Outdoor eyeing May 22 opening day

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterMay 8, 2020

South Deerfield’s Kaz Sobieski was selected by the Sioux Falls Stampede in the fifth round of the USHL Draft earlier this week. The 16-year-old attends Shattuck-St. Mary’s School in Faribault, Minn.

South Deerfield’s Kaz Sobieski selected by Sioux Falls in USHL Draft

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterMay 8, 2020

A club worker sets out the tees at the Northfield Golf Club on Thursday. Golf courses in Massachusetts are permitted to reopen, effective immediately, according to an announcement from the Governor’s office on Thursday morning.

Massachusetts golf courses permitted to reopen, effective immediately

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterMay 7, 2020

A press clipping from the Greenfield Recorder following Turners Falls’ 33-32 win over Pittsfield on March 21, 1914.

Powertown Express: Recalling the 1914 Turners Falls basketball season, Part 4

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterMay 7, 2020

The 1913-14 Turners Falls High School basketball team stumbled against Fall River in late February, setting up a frantic finish to the season in the Powertown’s pursuit of a state title.

Powertown Express: Recalling the 1914 Turners Falls basketball season, Part 3

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterMay 6, 2020

South Deerfield’s JoEllen Reino, seen here approaching the finish line during a past Sugarloaf Mountain Athletic Club 5K race, is a six-time winner of the Greenfield Triathlon.

Running Club F.C., Volume 11: JoEllen Reino, South Deerfield

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterMay 6, 2020

Turners Falls High School basketball captain Teddy Sullivan wrote to the Springfield Republican in 1914 in hopes of challenging the top teams in Massachusetts for Bay State supremacy.

Powertown Express: Recalling the 1914 Turners Falls basketball season, Part 2

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterMay 5, 2020

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Greenfield native Geoff Iacuessa navigating uncertain waters with Portland Sea Dogs

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterMay 5, 2020

The Powertown Apartments building on the corner of Avenue A and 4th Street was once the home of Turners Falls High School basketball. Known then as Hibernian Hall, the third floor housed the gymnasium for the 1913-14 basketball team that claimed western Mass. and state championships.

Powertown Express: Recalling the 1914 Turners Falls basketball season, Part 1

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterMay 4, 2020