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Tribute to vets rising like ‘phoenix’: Governor, other politicians mark ‘topping off’ ceremony for Veterans Home in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Driving down Interstate 91, said U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, “you see the phoenix rising from the ashes,” referring to a long-awaited new home for area veterans that’s been under construction for the last 451 days.Neal admired the progress being...
Economy ruled Election Day: UMass experts say inflation more powerful than democracy, political norms
After the presidential election victory of Donald Trump on Tuesday, many Democrats — including in Massachusetts, where residents favored Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris by a large margin — may be left scratching their heads as to how...
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UMass basketball: New Hampshire spoils Minutewomen’s home opener with 48-45 win
AMHERST — Clinging to a one-point lead over New Hampshire with 12 seconds remaining in the game, the UMass women’s basketball team was set to inbound the ball after head coach Mike Leflar called a timeout to advance it into the frontcourt.On the...
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Guest columnist Claudia Lefko: Walking/moving in Northampton’s downtown — What we heard on the street
The day was crisp, sunny and cool — perfect for walking or moving around the city in a wheelchair. Good weather to kick off the National Week Without Driving campaign.A few of us, residents concerned about walkability/moveability in Northampton,...
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Making news in business, Nov. 8
Country Nissan’s Petricevich named service advisor of yearHADLEY — Country Nissan announces that Heather Petricevich has been honored as the Service Advisor of the Year for the Chris Collins Top Dog Award, recognized nationwide within the Asian...
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Ashfield Historic Museum curator adding Indigenous exhibits to decolonize collection
About a year into her tenure as the new Ashfield Historical Museum curator, Sky Suslov is making good progress on her goal of decolonizing the museum.In addition to the mock general store storefront, along with artifacts from wars throughout...
Obituaries
Natalie (Soifer) Jarmon Amherst, MA - Natalie (Soifer) Jarmon March 14, 1935-October 31, 2024 Born in Brooklyn, NY, to Rhea and Albert Soifer, she passed peacefully in her sleep in her beloved home in Amherst, MA. She leaves behind her ... remainder of obit for Natalie Jarmon
Hatfield, MA - Chester S. Szawlowski Jr, 89, of Main Street Hatfield, passed away on October 29, 2024 after a period of declining health. Chet was born June 16, 1935 in Northampton to the late Chester & Agnes (Baj) Szawlowski. He w... remainder of obit for Chester Szawlowski Jr.
Lenox, MA - Charlene Hommes Saunders, 73, of Lenox died Monday, November 4, 2024, at Berkshire Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on October 5, 1951, in Northbridge, Mass to the late Richard and Sylvia Krull Hommes. She... remainder of obit for Charlene Hommes Saunders
Northampton, MA - Sally Kahn (85), formerly of Boston and Weston, MA, died on October 30, 2024 at her home in Northampton with family by her side. Sally was born in Greenwich, CT to the late Lorena Cornwall and Clifton Henson. She had a... remainder of obit for Sally Kahn