Amherst officials highlight achievements, look ahead in State of the Town
AMHERST — A series of affordable housing developments in progress, construction beginning on a new elementary school and the possibility that an expanded and renovated Jones Library will get underway are being highlighted by town officials in their...
NATIONAL CHAMPS! Amherst College men’s soccer takes down Connecticut College in PKs to claim D3 title
Hollywood script writers couldn’t have come up with a more perfect story for the Amherst College men’s soccer team on Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas.After 110 minutes of soccer wasn’t enough to decide a winner (0-0) between the Mammoths and...
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UMass hockey: Minutemen put it all together in 4-0 shutout win against Boston University
BOSTON – History was made on Saturday night – in more ways than one.For the first time ever, the UMass hockey team shut out Boston University in a 4-0 win over the 11th-ranked Terriers at Agganis Arena.For the first time this season, the Minutemen...
Opinion
Guest columnist Sarah Buttenwieser: Trying to do best for our city together
The other night, I hopped onto the hybrid meeting the Northampton City Council’s Finance Committee hosted, the second of two listening sessions, held for the second year in a row. I was enormously moved by the range of concerns and priorities...
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
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Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
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Business
Women entrepreneurs from Northampton, Easthampton honored at State House
BOSTON — Two women entrepreneurs from Hampshire County are being honored for the role their businesses have played in “lifting up Massachusetts.” Mary Gabis, the founder of Iridescence Healing Arts in Northampton, and Colleen DelVecchio, the founder...
Arts & Life
Cooking made simple: Classes at the Baker’s Pin demystify the secrets and tricks of great recipes
Walking into the Baker’s Pin, you are greeted by cheerful decor, beautiful colorful pots and an array of cooking gadgets. It is a home cook’s paradise with everything you could possibly need, from Le Creuset pots to artisan olive oil to high quality...
Obituaries
Eileen Gwyneth (Gwen) Southgate Amherst, MA - Eileen Gwynneth ("Gwen") Southgate, passed away peacefully in her home on November 26, 2024, at the age of 95. Gwen lived in Amherst for the past 6 years, and previously in the Princeton, NJ ... remainder of obit for Eileen Gwyneth Southgate
Greenville, SC - Nancy Nicholson "Nicky" Ogden Keller died peacefully on Friday, November 22nd, 2024, the 45th anniversary of her marriage to James "Jim" Hawthorne Keller, who preceded her in death on September 13th, 2024. Born in N... remainder of obit for Nancy Nicholson Ogden Keller
Addison, VT - November 22, 2024, Marianne Simon, dancer, educator, therapist, died peacefully in hospice care in her daughter's home, surrounded in her final days by the music and love of family and friends. Born April 18, 1929, Mar... remainder of obit for Marianne Preger-Simon
Florence, MA - Alton H. Neal 1931-2024 On Friday, November 29, sleeping peacefully in his bed at home with his daughter and sister by his side Alton left behind the world of wheelchairs and walkers and pain in order to be free. H... remainder of obit for Alton Neal