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'An Incredible Artist': Family Remembers Western Mass Woman Killed By Train 'An Incredible Artist': Family Remembers Western Mass Woman Killed By Train
Jennifer Jarvis Was Killed By Train In Shelburne Falls Jennifer Grace Jarvis's death made headlines, but her family said she will be remembered for her many talents as an artist and loving caregiver.  Jarvis, 45, of Greenfield, died around 5 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, when she was struck by a train in Shelburne Falls in Franklin County.  Related: Greenfield Woman ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Train Strike Her family released her obituary on Friday, painting a picture of a gifted woman who provided a great deal to her loved ones and community.  Jenny brought a hands-on approach to her many interests and endeavors. She loved gardening, …

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by Josh Lanier
Neighbors
Western Mass Community Plants New Life For 'Cherished' Gardener, Cancer Victim Western Mass Community Plants New Life For 'Cherished' Gardener, Cancer Victim
Western Mass Community Plants New Life For 'Cherished' Gardener, Cancer Victim A community in Western Massachusetts is looking to plant a new life for a "cherished" gardener who tragically lost hers earlier this month.  Jori Ross died after battling Multiple Myeloma cancer for more than two years on Thursday, May 25, according to her obituary. She was 69 years old.  Despite this crippling disease, Jori took full advantage of her life and "never stopped moving forward in her craft."   "She was hopelessly addicted to human connection, something that was shown through her numerous groups," her obituary reads. "Jori’s connections were never static or passively lived. Sh…

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by David Cifarelli
News
'Tis The Season: How To Get Rid Of Stink Bugs 'Tis The Season: How To Get Rid Of Stink Bugs
'Tis The Season: How To Get Rid Of Stink Bugs It’s stink bug season - if you live in Massachusetts or Connecticut, you probably already knew that. But, do you know how to get rid of stink bugs? As stink bugs make their way into people’s dwellings seeking shelter from the cold winter months, there are things homeowners can do to keep the pests from getting in - and get them out if they do manage to break in. The following is advice from Pests.org, which features online pest control business and method reviews as well as general information. To get rid of stink bugs, try some of these tips: Cultivation - Most stink bug infestations occ…

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by Kristin Palpini
Obituaries
New Canaan High School Hall Of Fame Coach Keith MacBain Has Died New Canaan High School Hall Of Fame Coach Keith MacBain Has Died
New Canaan High School Hall Of Fame Coach Keith MacBain Has Died Keith MacBain died at his home in Southampton on Sunday, Sept. 13 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease.  Keith was born in Englewood, NJ, and lived on a small farm in Closter, NJ, where his father ran a kennel. He later attended Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts and graduated in 1956. He received a B.A. in English from Cornell University in 1960 and an M.A. from Columbia Teachers College in 1964.  He married Cynthia Loring in August of 1960, and they moved to Homewood, Illinois, to teach for two years. After moving back to Connecticut, Keith taught English at New Cana…

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