š± How new aviation training in Turners Falls could reshape local studentsā futures
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In today's newsletter:
- How new aviation training in Turners Falls could reshape local studentsā futures
- How Turners Falls softball fared in a tough matchup at Mohawk
Also on today's calendar: A French / Breton Jam Session and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 46.
- Sunday: Cloudy, showers; cooler, with a high of 54 and low of 32 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Secretary of Education Stephen Zrike Visits Western Mass. on 413 Day (businesswest.com) ā State education leaders just visited Franklin County Technical School in Turners Falls, spotlighting new career and aviation training programs designed to prepare local students for high-demand jobs. Their 413 Day tour emphasized expanded financial aid, early college options, and industry-recognized credentials that can lower college costs and boost earning potential for students across Franklin County and beyond. 
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ā¢ H.S. Roundup: Carter Miller leads Frontier baseball to victory over Greenfield (recorder.com) ā Turners Falls softball fans will want to know the Thunder dropped a 5-2 road game to Mohawk, despite strong pitching from Autumn Thornton and a 2-for-3 day from Janelle Massey. The roundup also highlights Frontierās big baseball win over Greenfield and several other Franklin County baseball and softball results from Wednesdayās action. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Turners Falls
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Upcoming Events in
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Art Naturally ā Bird Zines *
Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls
10:30 am
Sunday April 19
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Other local events
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A French / Breton Jam Session
Great Falls Discovery Center , 2 Avenue A , Turners Falls
2:30 pm -
Nice Easy Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center , 2 Avenue A , Turners Falls
1:00 pm -
Turners Falls, Talk
Great Falls Discovery Center , 2 Avenue A , Turners Falls
2:00 pm -
Wahconah Regional JV Softball @ Turners Falls
Turners Falls High School , 222 Turnpike Rd , Montague
5:30 pm -
Nice and Easy Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center , 2 Avenue A , Turners Falls
1:00 pm -
Nice Easy Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center , 2 Avenue A , Turners Falls
1:00 pm -
Love & Rage: a night of electronic music
The Rendezvous , 78 3rd St , Turners Falls
1:30 pm
Sunday April 19
Friday April 24
Sunday April 26
Monday April 27
Thursday April 30
Friday May 1
Saturday May 2
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š Events Nearby
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All Recovery Meeting
Recover Project , 68 Federal St , Greenfield
10:00 am -
Kidleidoscope Story Hour
Great Falls Discovery Center , 2 Avenue A , Turners Falls
10:30 am -
Greenfield Ukulele Players
Friends of the Greenfield Public Library , 402 Main St , Greenfield
1:00 pm -
Franklin County Tech JV Baseball @ Turners Falls
Turners Falls High School , 222 Turnpike Rd , Montague
4:00 pm
Friday April 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- US Customs and Border Protection posted a job opening for Marine Interdiction Agent in Turners Falls. Apply here.
- Wyld posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Turners Falls here.
š Nearby News
Greenfield Town
- City Council votes to enter a pathway to transition to a new insurance program (franklincountynow.com)
- Home & Craft Show to kick off events season at Franklin County Fairgrounds (recorder.com)
- āIt was a surreal experience': Documentary made about Greenfield man recording at Abbey Road Studios after contest win (valleyadvocate.com)
Montague
- Wayland Eyes Field, Bus Parking For Former Route 20 Landfill (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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