The Heath Fair is a celebration of community, agriculture, and local traditions. For 105 years, the Heath Fair has drawn locals and visitors alike for 3 days of classic country fair activities. This year’s fair will be no different. The fair’s schedule is packed with exhibits, agricultural competitions, live music, dancing, food, games, and [...]

The Iron Bridge Dinner is a favorite local event in Shelburne Falls. On a Sunday evening in August, the Historic 1890 Iron Bridge is closed to traffic and set with one long table. Hundreds of diners come to sit and enjoy a beautiful feast of farm-to-table dishes while gazing at the views of the Deerfield River and the Bridge of Flowers from [...]

Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday for 2023 will be held Saturday, August 12th and Sunday, August 13th. This means for that weekend most retail items of up to $2,500 purchased in Massachusetts for personal use will be exempt from sales [...]

Once a year on a hot day in August, hundreds of racers fill the streets of the village of Shelburne Falls to compete in one of New England's toughest road races. The Bridge of Flowers Classic started as a modest road race in 1979. Today the race attracts competitors from near and far for its scenic course and the infamous Crittenden [...]

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office Regional Dog Shelter opened over 10 years ago as the vision of Sheriff Christopher Donelan. Donelan saw the lack of sheltering facilities for dogs in the community. In 2012, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office was awarded a grant of $20,000. With this grant money and the work of inmates in the [...]

Compete in the longest running triathlon in New England. There is still time to register for the Greenfield Triathlon. This year's race is happening Sunday, August 6th, 2023.

Register online today to participate in this scenic triathlon, whose course follows the picturesque back roads of Greenfield, Massachusetts, plus swimming in the Green [...]

Green, forested mountains and clear flowing streams are just a part of the scenic beauty that makes up the town of Rowe, Massachusetts. 

Throughout our regions history, travel has been an integral part of trade, transport, and communications. From local rivers, especially the Connecticut River, to famous routes like the Mohawk Trail, our local history of travel is interesting and expansive! That is why the Greenfield Historical Society has an entire exhibit dedicated to [...]

Tour six different Hilltown museums in one day! The 2nd annual Hilltown History Trail is happening Saturday, August 5th, 2023. Hop in your vehicle and go from town to town to learn about each one's [...]

The Raven Bookstore has moved from Harvard Square in Cambridge to our very own Shelburne Falls in Franklin County, Massachusetts. The used book store opened on Friday, July 7th at the old mill building at 49 Conway Street on the Buckland side of Shelburne Falls. The shelves have been stocked with about 18,000 carefully selected titles, which [...]