State climate chief hears from area farmers on putting climate-resilient methods into practice

09-17-2024 1:35 PM

SUNDERLAND — Two local farms opened their doors to Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer on Monday morning to talk about the challenges brought on by climate change, as well as opportunities for future investments in the industry.The state’s first-ever climate...


Harvest moon preview: Supermoon, partial lunar eclipse will be on display Tuesday

09-16-2024 5:02 PM

September’s full moon — rising elegantly and looming large in Tuesday evening’s eastern sky — will be one to pause and admire. Not only is it a supermoon, but a partial lunar eclipse will occur as the moon becomes full at 10:35 p.m. Eastern.Often...


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High schools: South Hadley girls volleyball sweeps Granby for fifth win in six matches (PHOTOS)
09-16-2024 9:14 PM

The South Hadley girls volleyball team breezed past Metro opponent Granby on the road Monday evening, 25-13, 25-19, 25-11; for its fifth win in its first six matches. Granby dropped to 0-5 with the loss.The Tigers bounced back after a loss to Division...

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Guest columnist Adam Novitt: Save Main Street
09-17-2024 4:46 PM

The recent guest column [“A walking manifesto,” Sept. 16] by Claudia Lefko misses the mark on several points. Picture Main Street is not an “either or” proposition. We cannot reallocate the funds to local neighborhood projects outside of downtown....

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Golden anniversary for Broadside Bookshop, a Northampton staple that’s still going strong
09-11-2024 4:47 PM

NORTHAMPTON — Walking downtown you might catch a glimpse of Broadside Bookshop’s front windows displaying artifacts collected over their past 50 years in operation. Once inside, you’ll find a store encapsulating the progressive, artsy vibe of Paradise...

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Speaking of Nature: Abandoned by the gods: One unusually unlucky birding morning
09-17-2024 11:53 AM

Long-time readers of mine will be familiar with my tales of the Photo Gods. These are those supernatural beings that look over me during my photographic endeavors and either smile down on me benevolently, or take issue with something that I have done...

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Palmer, MA - Kathleen A. Murphy, 70, passed away on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Palmer. Kathleen was born on April 5, 1954 to the late Thomas and Rosemary (Crawford) Murphy. She was a 1975 graduate of St Michael's High School in Northam... remainder of obit for Kathleen Murphy

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Florence, MA - David was survived by his loving wife Manee, step-daughters Tabitha Lockey and Pornpimon Chanyutha, mother Gladys Powers, sisters Patricia Powers and Paula Bogue (Phillip), brother Joseph Powers (Marlene) and 10 nieces an... remainder of obit for David S. Powers

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Bedford, MA - Joan G. Coombs, 89 of Bedford NH, formally of Bernardston, MA, and Friendship ME, passed on August 3, 2024, at home, following a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Allyn W. Coombs; as well as he... remainder of obit for Joan G. Coombs

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Amherst, MA - William (Bill) Calvin Cooley passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, after a short illness. He was born on January 17, 1929 in Springfield, MA to Arnold and Etta Cooley. Bill grew up in poverty during the Great Depr... remainder of obit for William Calvin Cooley

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