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Recognizing ‘Lil San Juan’: New Puerto Rican Cultural District in Holyoke is nation’s second
HOLYOKE — In the 1950s, Holyoke’s first Puerto Rican immigrants met a city trending toward a has-been industrial powerhouse that didn’t offer the same economic opportunities their French, Irish and Polish neighbors experienced when they moved to the...
Goshen photographer Bob Labrie might be the sunrise’s biggest fan
GOSHEN – The astronomers of antiquity would keep watch through the night, tracking the patterns of objects in the celestial dome. Bob Labrie, a Goshen resident, is probably as close as you come to a modern successor of these ancient watchmen – one...
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UMass hockey: Jackson Irving pitches shutout, Minutemen explode for season-high 8 goals in 8-0 drubbing of Robert Morris
The UMass hockey team’s offense came alive on Saturday afternoon at the Desert Hockey Classic in Tempe, Arizona, as eight goals and 40 shots led the Minutemen to an 8-0 drubbing of Robert Morris in a game they desperately needed to win.Six different...
Opinion
Guest columnist Marietta Pritchard: Remembering Pepper and her special toy
Recently I read an article about the country’s most popular dog toy — Lamb Chop. According to the article in The New York Times, dog owners “throw Lamb Chop-themed parties and photo shoots.” They find Lamb Chop costumes for Halloween, along with other...
Your Daily Puzzles
An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Business
Sackrey Construction Co. of Sunderland celebrating 35 years in business
SUNDERLAND — In December 1989, one of the coldest on record in the region, John Sackrey was in Conway with a small team building an addition onto a home.That addition, for an associate working with Berkshire Design Group, kicked off a decades-long...
Arts & Life
The future is bright and weightless: An eye-opening exploration of everything and nothing at a spa in Easthampton
My journey. Where it begins and ends I have no idea. I do know that I could use some healing along the way, I’m just not sure what it is I have. Although, yes, I am acutely aware of my mousetrap nervous system and my constantly yap-yap-yapping...
Obituaries
Readsboro, VT - Donald Paul Houle, 76, passed peacefully with loving family nearby on December 24, 2024 at Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield after a long illness. His life was characterized by a deep love of music and dedication to f... remainder of obit for Donald Paul Houle
Greenfield, MA - Sharon (Dillard) Richardson of Greenfield, MA passed away at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield surrounded by her loved ones. Known for her infectious laugh, welcoming spirit, and positive attitude, she had a large ... remainder of obit for Sharon Richardson
Easthampton, MA - George R. Brehm, 71, passed away on December 25, 2024. He was born in Holyoke on December 30, 1952, the son of the late George and Nelda (Buls) Brehm. He grew up in South Hadley and was a graduate of South Hadley High ... remainder of obit for George R. Brehm
Southampton, MA - Jennette V. (Garstka) Kortes, 96, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 29, 2024 with loving family at her side. Born on February 26, 1928, she was the daughter of Walter and Bertha (Salamon) Garstka. She ... remainder of obit for Jennette V. Kortes