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Giving the gift of Christmases past: Deerfield children’s letters to Santa resurface after decades
12-24-2024 1:07 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

From 1952 to 2008, children in Deerfield had an opportunity to write letters to Santa Claus and, after some time, a letter from the big man himself would be sent back to the child.Now, decades later after many of the letters were likely forgotten, a...

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New website will document life of Lucy Terry Prince, the earliest identified African American writer
02-14-2025 9:03 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association has begun a multiyear effort to bring to life a project exploring the experiences of Lucy Terry Prince, the earliest identified African American writer. The work began last Saturday on the first day of Black History Month.


New Deerfield yoga practice seeks to ‘tend to the soul’
02-14-2025 9:02 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — Eternal Life Yoga & Wellness is putting down roots in the valley.


Deerfield woman detained following arrest at Capitol
02-07-2025 9:13 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

WASHINGTON — The Deerfield woman arrested at the U.S. Capitol this week for telling police she wanted to kill top Republicans conceded to detention on Jan. 30 and a hearing is set for April 1, according to federal court documents.


Tilton Library expansion project moves forward in South Deerfield
02-07-2025 9:04 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — With construction on schedule and on budget, it’s almost time for a new chapter at Tilton Library.


Valley Bounty: For the love of chocolate: Richardson’s Candy Kitchen maintains sweet relationships in a farming community
01-30-2025 7:17 PM

By LISA GOODRICH

Richardson’s Candy Kitchen in Deerfield celebrated its 70th anniversary last year. The Woodward family has operated the business since 1983, when they took over where the Richardsons left off. Owner Kathie Williams (née Woodward), grew up in the business, which has always had strong ties with the local farming community.


Deerfield residents discuss noise, summer concert series with Tree House Brewing reps
01-24-2025 9:03 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

DEERFIELD — As Tree House Brewing Co. prepares for its next summer concert series, company representatives met with residents on Jan. 14 to hear their concerns.


Legislators tout protections in green energy law that upends local siting authority
01-16-2025 7:58 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

NORTHAMPTON — Possible rapid loss of both forests and farms in the Connecticut River Valley, as Massachusetts expedites the process for getting renewable energy projects online, is among concerns being addressed for the region’s rural communities in the new climate and energy state law, according to the local legislators who helped craft the legislation.


Deerfield preps request for senior housing proposals, to be issued in January
01-06-2025 11:05 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — The long-awaited senior housing project that will serve as one of the key slices of Deerfield’s municipal campus will take a major step forward in January, as the Select Board has approved the release of a request for...


Tax rate down, assessments up in Deerfield
12-24-2024 1:16 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — On a recommendation from the Board of Assessors, the Select Board adopted a single tax rate for fiscal year 2025 of $13.25 per $1,000 valuation this month, an approximately 4.3% decrease from FY24.Sticking with past practices, the Select...


Warwick farmer chosen as new executive director for CISA
12-24-2024 1:13 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — After a national search, Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) has found a new executive director right here in the Pioneer Valley. The agency has chosen Jennifer Core, a Warwick resident and farmer with a background...


Amid falling sales, Mycoterra Farm in Deerfield ends food distribution service
12-19-2024 11:20 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — With folks confined to their homes in the early days of the pandemic, but still looking for local produce, Julia Coffey and her team at Mycoterra Farm branched out to bring products to their doors in the form of Mass Food Delivery.While...


Valley Bounty: It’s the season of tree-ditions: Kingsbury Christmas Tree Farm in South Deerfield offers cut your own and pre-cut varieties
12-15-2024 11:17 PM

By JACOB NELSON

The Christmas season, for people who celebrate, tends to be full of traditions. Maybe it’s watching the same corny holiday movies every year. Maybe it’s making Grandma’s special cookies, a yellowing index card with her faded cursive handwriting...


Bittersweet Bakery & Cafe in Deerfield reopens with smaller menu, renewed focus on dinners
12-15-2024 11:16 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — After a few months of a temporary closure in which its owner was determining the next steps, Bittersweet Bakery & Cafe recently reopened its doors with a revamped business plan.Laura Thiem, who owns and operates the 6-year-old bakery and...


Maple Valley Creamery plans farmstand in South Deerfield
12-04-2024 8:05 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — New life may soon be coming to the vacant farmstand at the intersection of Routes 5 and 10 and North Hillside Road.Maple Valley Creamery, the Hadley-based dairy farm that also operates Maple Valley’s Scoop at the Silos, is eyeing the...


Person struck, killed by Amtrak train in South Deerfield
11-29-2024 11:41 AM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

SOUTH DEERFIELD — A 43-year-old man from Deerfield was killed after being struck by an Amtrak train that was traveling from Greenfield to New Haven, Conn., on Thursday. The Deerfield Police Department, South Deerfield Fire District and South County...


Upgraded Leary Lot in South Deerfield, complete with industry-leading EV chargers, marks national milestone
11-29-2024 11:41 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — Nearly 30 years after the town purchased the property, the new and improved Leary Lot opened to residents and travelers this month, marking a national milestone.With $2.46 million from the Federal Highway Administration’s Charging...


Valley Bounty: ‘If you need something, come on over’: Hillside Farm’s selection is just about as fresh as you can get
11-29-2024 11:40 AM

By JACOB NELSON

In South Deerfield, the North Main Street bridge over the railroad tracks has been closed for repairs since May. “I was joking that we’re probably the only ones on this street happy about the detour,” Kelly Kicza says with a laugh.That’s because cars...


Christopher Dunne named town administrator in Deerfield
11-29-2024 11:39 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — After a few months with Christopher Dunne serving as the interim town administrator, the Select Board stripped the temporary tag off his title and appointed Dunne to the permanent role last week.The board voted on Nov. 14 to enter...


South Deerfield bridge closed indefinitely as rebuild plans develop
11-14-2024 3:09 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — The bridge carrying North Main Street over the railroad tracks will remain closed indefinitely, although progress is being made, as the state Department of Transportation is in the process of reviewing construction plans.The agency...


Colleagues remember Mary Stokarski as one of Deerfield’s ‘best friends’
11-14-2024 3:01 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — Ask any longtime Deerfield residents and they’ll probably say they worked with Mary Stokarski in one form or another.Perhaps it was at the town clerk’s office, or they were paying their tax bill. Maybe they’re a member of the South...

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