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Connecticut health officials will begin registering those over the age of 75 next week to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as part of the next wave of vaccinations. “We’re going to make sure that no vaccines are left on the shelf at the end of the day,” Gov. Ned Lamont said Monday. He noted that seniors over the age of 75 comprise only about 5 percent of the population, but some 60 percent of fatalities attributed to COVID-19. Residents over the age...

Pioneer Valley Brewery opens taproom in Turners Falls Chris Fontaine and Steve Valeski, business partners behind Pioneer Valley Brewery, have opened a taproom on Third Street in Turners Falls. Staff Photo/Paul Franz Pioneer Valley Brewery opened on Third Street in Turners Falls earlier this month. Staff Photo/Paul Franz Artwork of local landmarks is portrayed on the back of beers for sale at Pioneer Valley Brewery on Third Street in Turners Falls. Staff Photo/Paul Franz Brewing equipment bein...

“A group of young men were enjoying their alcoholic drinks in public, at a seating in the seafront, after buying them at a nearby supermarket. It was clear the public that went there to buy and enjoy their lunch did not feel comfortable sitting next to drunks. Why? Because this seating facility near the seafront is not a public bar and people go there to enjoy their lunch in peace and quiet”. The CEO hit the nail on the head and advises all young people to respect all public places an...

Santa modifies yearly visit to Montague due to pandemic safety concerns Santa arrived by fire truck during “It’s a Wonderful Night in Turners Falls” in December 2019. This year, Santa will be touring the five villages of Montague in a socially distanced format. Staff Photo/PAUL FRANZ Modified: 12/18/2020 3:24:18 PM MONTAGUE — Instead of his usual visit to Turners Falls, Santa will this year be touring the five villages of Montague in a socially distanced format. In more typical years, S...

Montague to push for greater recreation investment from FirstLight FirstLight Hydro Generating Co. manages several riverfront parks in Montague. Here paddlers navigate the Connecticut River during the fall. STAFF FILE PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ FirstLight operates three power-generating facilities on the local stretch of the Connecticut River — two hydro-electric dams in Turners Falls, one pictured, and a hydro-pump facility at Northfield Mountain. STAFF FILE PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ Related stories MONTAGUE �...