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The Farm Table at Kringle Candle complex in Bernardston up for sale

BERNARDSTON — The Farm Table restaurant, established by Michael Kittredge III in 2019 at his Kringle Candle complex, is for sale. The asking price is $1.95 million, according to a listing publicized this week by managing partner Jeremy Casey at Managing Partner at SR Commercial Realty. The Farm Table...

Bernardston, MA · 18h
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Small colleges are in trouble

Private institutions are especially vulnerable to changes in attitudes about higher education, drops in enrollment, and rising costs associated with higher education. On today’s program, we’ll explore strategies to get young people interested in pursuing a degree, and what challenges lie ahead. Read the full transcript below:. Lucas...

Amherst, MA · 22h
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Smith & Wesson Names President of Savage Arms

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. reported that Adam Ruonala, formerly at Century Arms/Canik USA, will join the company as president of its recently acquired Savage Arms business, effective November 16. Most recently, Ruonala served as VP of sales, business development & marketing for Century Arms/Canik USA. He previously held marketing...

Westfield, MA · 1d
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PopUp Bagels Picks Hadley's Mountain Farms for First Western Mass Shop

A Connecticut-born bagel chain known for its tear-apart, dip-it-yourself approach is setting up shop at Mountain Farms in Hadley, marking its first location west of Boston. PopUp Bagels plans to open the new shop at 7 South Maple St., Suite 20, with a grand opening celebration running from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13.

Hadley, MA · 1d
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Celebrity-backed bagel chain expanding in Mass. with new Hadley shop. Here's when it will open

PopUp Bagels is expanding its Massachusetts footprint and gearing up to open its first western location in Hadley this fall. The grand opening will be from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. The event will feature a limited-time spiced apple cider schmear, available while supplies last on opening weekend.

Hadley, MA · 2d

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This Massachusetts Flea Market Turns Into A Treasure Hunter’s Paradise Only Three Times A Year

Six days. Three months a year. Hundreds of vendors stretched along both sides of one country road, selling everything from 1800s furniture to taxidermy. That alone made me stop scrolling. Then I learned admission is free, and the whole thing runs rain or shine from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in May, July, and September.

Massachusetts · 3d

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Five Springfield families selected to purchase affordable homes for $215K

Five Springfield families are one step closer to becoming homeowners after being selected in an affordable housing lottery Friday, with newly constructed homes being offered for $215,000 each.

Springfield, MA · 19h

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Hidden in the Viral Last Ditch Debacle: How to Keep Lesbian Bars Alive

By September of this year, Jackie Matellian had spent months living in her truck while working several jobs to keep Last Ditch, a lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, open. She was the last remaining original founder, and the bar was in deep financial trouble. According to reporting by The Boston Globe, workers had gone unpaid, Matellian was carrying a $50,000 start-up loan, and the landlord wanted $3,900 in overdue rent.

Greenfield, MA · 1d

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Amherst Town List Prices Rise Sharply as Homes Spend More Time on the Market

Amherst Town list prices rose sharply while homes spent more time on the market, giving patient buyers a real opening to negotiate.

Amherst, MA · 1d

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Permission to pursue a passion

NORTH HAMPTON, Mass. — While growing up on her family’s western Massachusetts dairy farm, Emily Everett dreamed of writing for Hoard’s Dairyman one day. Instead, Everett has built a career that includes writing novels about her life experiences. Her debut novel, “All That Life Can Afford,” was Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club pick for April 2025.

Williamsburg, MA · 14h

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In 1935, 18-year-old Curtis Blake and his brother borrowed $547 from their parents to open an ice cream shop; 44 years later, they sold Friendly’s to Hershey for $164 million

Friendly grew from a single ice cream shop into a 500-location restaurant chain.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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From Kenya to Holyoke: Local baseball bat maker celebrates 10 years in business

A Holyoke business is celebrating 10 years of turning raw wood into baseball bats, combining craftsmanship with an unexpected journey that began thousands of miles away in Kenya.

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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Cannabis Business Owners Relieved as Sales Remain Legal in Massachusetts

BOSTON — Massachusetts voters resoundingly rejected ballot Question 8 on Tuesday, which aimed to repeal the state’s marijuana legalization law, with just over 75% voting no. If approved, the measure would have repealed laws allowing the regulated commercial sales of recreational cannabis and home cultivation while maintaining legal...

Massachusetts · 2d

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Western Mass. hardware chain raises over $32K for animal shelters: ‘We’re grateful’

Western Mass.-based Rocky’s Ace Hardware raised $32,511 for animal shelters nationwide through its annual “Round Up for Pets” fundraiser in 2026, according to the company. Of that total, stores in Western Massachusetts raised $4,488 for local shelters and the animals in their care. The fundraiser allows customers...

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Square One Welcomes Stephanie Marrero-Wilson as VP of Support Services

SPRINGFIELD — In response to the growing need for early childhood mental health supports, Square One recently welcomed Stephanie Marrero-Wilson to its leadership team in the position of vice president of Support Services. In this role, Marrero-Wilson is leading Square One’s Cornerstone Therapy Center, providing oversight of the agency’s...

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Holyoke Gas & Electric Commission – November 10, 2026

HOLYOKE GAS & ELECTRIC COMMISSION MEETING Posted: 11/06/2026 at 12:23 p.m. Location: The meeting will take place in person, and a remote option is available upon request. Please contact Kate Sullivan Craven (ksullivan@hged.com) for remote participation. AGENDA. 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. MINUTES. October 14, 2026. 3. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS...

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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Conservation Commission seeks agricultural preservation restrictions on three properties

SOUTHWICK — The Conservation Commission approved applying for Community Preservation Act funding to purchase agricultural preservation restrictions on three parcels, including one within the Sofinowski Preserve. “Well, at least me personally, I think this would be a no-brainer to acquire the [187 Mort Vining Road property]. It’s within a...

Southwick, MA · 1d

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Welcome to Real Estate Friday!

Here’s what we have for you this week in The Edge Real Estate section:. Property of the Week – Sheila Thunfors of Stone House Properties offers a remarkable contemporary residence with sweeping views and beautifully curated gardens. Transformations – If you are ready to consider selling the family...

Berkshire County, MA · 1d

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Springfield's AIC Burns Through Endowment, Faces Accreditation Showdown in January

American International College — Site of Endowment and Accreditation Concerns. American International College’s audited financial statements show a sharp contraction in its finances during fiscal year 2025. By June 30, the Springfield school had $841,244 in endowment funds without donor restrictions, after withdrawing $9.2 million from that account during the year. The figures come as AIC works to stabilize its finances ahead of a January 2027 accreditation hearing.

Springfield, MA · 4d