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‘A family destination’: Shutesbury readies for library opening

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‘A family destination’: Shutesbury readies for library opening

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Finding ‘the wow of now’: Amid neurological health battles, Northampton clown instructor embraces the power of presence

Finding ‘the wow of now’: Amid neurological health battles, Northampton clown instructor embraces the power of presence

by Carolyn Brown

Columns

Guest columnist Patrick O’Connor: Accountability and mercy matter

Columns

Guest columnist Allen Woods: Social amnesia

High School & Youth

H.S. Roundup: Granby pulls away from Mahar boys basketball

Sports

UMass men’s basketball: Minutemen’s late lead slips, Bowling Green rallies for OT win

Sports

On the Run with John Stifler: If you’re seeking company for some of those miles …

Sports

H.S. basketball: Kalli White’s 23 points leads Granby girls past Amherst

Sports

H.S. Roundup: Area indoor track athletes compete at PVIAC meet No. 3

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Firefighters battle two blazes in Worthington, Cummington

Firefighters battle two blazes in Worthington, Cummington

Tailgate Picnic shutters in South Hadley after 37 years

Tailgate Picnic shutters in South Hadley after 37 years

Pulaski Club closes in Easthampton

Pulaski Club closes in Easthampton

Ousted Granby town administrator files complaint over firing

Ousted Granby town administrator files complaint over firing

Sports

UMass women’s basketball throttles Western Michigan in MAC opener

Sports

UMass women’s basketball throttles Western Michigan in MAC opener

The UMass women’s basketball team opened its first Mid-American Conference (MAC) game with a dominant 73-40 win over Western Michigan on Wednesday. Chineye Odenigbo led the way for the Minutewomen…

by Mike Maynard

Sports Briefs: Wizards U-12 PeeWee hockey team wins Newport Whalers Christmas Tournament

H.S. Roundup: Nate Desbien scores in OT, Amherst hockey prevails against Taconic

H.S. Roundup: Jocelyn Antes shines at Phil Tomkiel Holiday Wrestling Tournament

H.S. basketball: Franklin Tech girls overcome early deficit in win over Hopkins Academy

Changes afoot for UMass football ahead of NCAA transfer portal window

Business

Area Property Deed Transfers, Dec. 26

News

A clean stove, a second act for owner of pellet stove cleaning business

Arts & Life

Finding healing in the face of climate change: Amherst therapist helps people cope with ‘eco-grief’ as changing landscapes take a toll on mental health

Finding healing in the face of climate change: Amherst therapist helps people cope with ‘eco-grief’ as changing landscapes take a toll on mental health

by Eveline Macdougall

Unmasking the monster: VFX Supervisor Dennis Berardi joins filmmaker Robert Krzykowski to reveal some of the magic of ‘Frankenstein’ at the Shea

Outdoors

Speaking of Nature: Through the lens: Reflections on 2025 and 30,000 photos

‘There’s no wrong way to play’: Immersive theater event at Quonk offers unique fantasy experience

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Opinion

Columns

Guest columnist H. Patricia Hynes: The question of well-being in an unjust society

by H. Patricia Hynes

Columns

Guest columnist Richard Szlosek: The preaching lady

Columns

My Turn: What caregivers need is rarely advice

Columns

Guest columnist Claudia Lefko: Walkability is a social justice issue

Local Government

Ousted Granby town administrator files complaint over firing

Town-City-Government

Ousted Granby town administrator files complaint over firing

by Emilee Klein

News

Northampton inauguration ceremony set for Monday

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Amherst Town Council to be sworn in Monday

News

War Memorial Pool’s future hinges on $2.8M bathhouse project

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Family, profession, politics: Local observers look back on 2025, assess prospects in 2026

Family, profession, politics: Local observers look back on 2025, assess prospects in 2026

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‘A virtual institution’: Marianne LaBarge leaves legacy of service in Northampton

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2025: Photos of the Year

2025: Photos of the Year

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Tailgate Picnic shutters in South Hadley after 37 years

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