Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter set for expansion after close vote on Tuesday

02-25-2025 12:54 PM

HADLEY — Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School’s enrollment can increase by 100 students after the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Tuesday narrowly supported Acting Commissioner Russell D. Johnston’s recommendation allowing the K-12 school to have up to 684 students.


Feds pull $20M in grants from Holyoke for infrastructure, urban forestation program

02-25-2025 2:13 PM

HOLYOKE — The city of Holyoke is set to lose out on $20 million in previously anticipated federal grants, as the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump continues to halt federal funding and grants that stand in contrast to his own political agenda.


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MIAA tourneys: Samone Young, Easthampton thump Tri-County for opening-round MIAA Division 4 victory
02-24-2025 9:25 PM

EASTHAMPTON – The Easthampton girls basketball team began its postseason with a bang in its 59-24 win against Tri-County Regional of Franklin, during the preliminary round of the MIAA Division 4 girls state tournament on Monday night.

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Joanne K. Hilferty: Thank you for supporting Goodwill
02-24-2025 8:11 PM

Northampton residents, your generosity in 2024 was extraordinary! Together, you donated over 945,000 pounds of clothing and household goods to Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, a community-based nonprofit organization.

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Going green: Window World of Western Massachusetts branches out with new insulation service
02-20-2025 12:53 PM

BELCHERTOWN — Window World of Western Massachusetts has a long history of providing quality windows and doors, but the business only provides one piece in the whole picture of home improvement — until now.

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Obit photo for Shirley Duga Shirley Duga

Belchertown, MA - Shirley Ann (Carlson) Duga, 89 years old of Belchertown, passed into eternal life at home with her family on February 20, 2025. Born on May 17, 1935, to Gustav and Isabele (Nelson) Carlson, Shirley was raised in Hardwi... remainder of obit for Shirley Duga

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Easthampton, MA - Logan K. McFadden, age 44, passed away suddenly on November 27, 2024, after a courageous battle with Crohn's disease. Logan was deeply loved and will be missed by friends, family, and their sweet dog, Murphy. Born ... remainder of obit for Logan Mcfadden

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Leeds, MA - On February 22, 2025, Kim Gare Bierwert, beloved husband, father, friend, and swimming and diving coach passed away suddenly at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Kim was born in Northampton, MA to Donald Vincent Bierwert and Jessie... remainder of obit for Kim Bierwert

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Pelham, MA - George S. Greenstein, 84, of Pelham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on February 20, 2025. A distinguished astrophysicist and retired professor of astronomy at Amherst College, he was also a belo... remainder of obit for George S. Greenstein

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