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‘The renewing of an oath’: Northampton’s elected officials sworn into office

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‘The renewing of an oath’: Northampton’s elected officials sworn into office

by Sam Ferland January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

‘Representation, perspective and progress’: Holyoke government enters new era with first-ever vice president, female-majority City Council

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‘Representation, perspective and progress’: Holyoke government enters new era with first-ever vice president, female-majority City Council

by Samuel Gelinas

Sports

H.S. Roundup: Frontier boys basketball grabs gutsy win over South Hadley

Sports

UMass football: Minutemen announce first transfer signing of 2026

Politics

Western Mass rallies against US military action in Venezuela

News

The Massage School in Hadley ravaged by weekend fire

Sports

South Hadley native among three locals recognized by MIAA as Officials of the Year

Columns

Guest columnist Raymond La Raja: Amherst has a democracy problem — but it’s not a lack of voice

Sports

Fit to Play with Jim Johnson: The mini NFL

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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

Ousted Granby town administrator files complaint over firing

Ousted Granby town administrator files complaint over firing

Pulaski Club closes in Easthampton

Pulaski Club closes in Easthampton

Sports

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

High School & Youth

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

After a second half that featured nine lead changes, the Mahar Regional boys basketball team went cold in the late stages of the fourth quarter in a 43-36 loss to…

by Adam Hargraves

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

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

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

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

UMass women’s basketball throttles Western Michigan in MAC opener

Business

Area Property Deed Transfers, Dec. 26

News

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

Arts & Life

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

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

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

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Columns

Guest columnist Patrick O’Connor: Accountability and mercy matter

By PATRICK O’CONNOR

Columns

Guest columnist Allen Woods: Social amnesia

Columns

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

Letters

Guest columnist Ann Darling: Gov. Healey — A failure to protect

Local Government

Hadley Zoning Board to decide fate of former Howard Johnson hotel conversion

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Hadley Zoning Board to decide fate of former Howard Johnson hotel conversion

by Scott Merzbach

News

Leverett outlines capital needs

Town-City-Government

Easthampton City Council begins new term with new leadership

News

A steady hand steps away: Steinberg reflects on accomplishments, challenges during time on Amherst council

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Ousted Granby town administrator files complaint over firing

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