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Fire ravages Lincoln Street home in Holyoke
Northampton Housing Authority boss placed on leave
Healey: Trump’s ‘very problematic’ policies are leading researchers to leave; students may stay away too
Consumer Corner with Anita Wilson: Spam texts a growing threat to consumers
Easthampton schools adopt $22.8M budget with no layoffs; enrollment decline, student needs a concern
Feedback mixed for 3-building, 140 housing units near Atkins Corner in Amherst
Spreading the Mexican spice: After five years in Florence, Masa Mexicano spreads its wings with second location in Belchertown
Gov. Healey tapped as keynote for Mount Holyoke College’s commencement
Area property deed transfers, March 28
NCAA Div. 1 Men’s Ice Hockey: UMass stuns Minnesota 5-4 in OT, advances to regional final
Aydar Suniev scored in overtime to send the UMass hockey team past Minnesota, 5-4, during the Fargo Regional semifinal of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday in Fargo, North Dakota.
Declutter your mind, with some help: Local author offers 201 prompts of ‘Fierce Encouragement’ to aspiring writers
Author Margaret Atwood supposedly once said, “If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word.” With a new book, “Fierce Encouragement: 201 Writing Prompts for Staying Grounded in Fragile Times,” author and writing coach Jena Schwartz wants to inspire writers to build their own creative practices, no matter if the result isn’t entirely perfect.
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A Look Back, March 28
Photo: Budding artists to sell wares at UMass show
Arts Briefs: Opportunities for local creatives, All Hamptons Read, Jewish Film Fest, and more
‘Let’s be vulnerable together’: K and E Theater Group finds light in the darkness with ‘Spring Awakening’ performances in Northampton
Sports
High Schools: Hopkins softball opens season with 10-0 win over Granby (PHOTOS)
GRANBY — The Hopkins bats may have gotten off to a slow start on Thursday afternoon, but the Golden Hawks quickly shook off any early-season rust and came alive with seven runs over the final two innings as they went on the road to defeat Granby, 10-0, in the two programs’ season opener.
UMass football notebook: New offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian speaks with media for first time, Minutemen players participate in pro day
NCAA Div. 3 Women’s Ice Hockey: Mammoths set sights on national title
NCAA Div. 1 Men’s Ice Hockey: UMass to face Minnesota in regional match-up on Thursday
UMass baseball: Minutemen knock off Albany in home opener, 6-3 (PHOTOS)
Opinion
Douglas Amy: Undocumented immigrants' contributions
Fox News and the Republican Party have convinced many Americans that undocumented immigrants don’t contribute anything to our society and are just a drain on federal programs.
Bob Gardner: In defense of Hatfield Housing Board member
Robin Jaffin: Silence is not an option
Douglas McGaw: A veteran speaks
Stephen Armstrong: Bird flu, RFK Jr. and the price of eggs
Your Daily Puzzles
An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Business
Making News in Business, March 28
NORTHAMPTON — The Downtown Northampton Association (DNA) has appointed Amanda Shafii as its new board president. A dedicated business owner and community advocate, Shafii brings experience and passion for the city’s downtown vibrancy to her new role.
State pilot program puts restaurant takeout meals on food aid menus around region
Mill River Music jams: Northampton guitar shop relocates to larger digs on King Street
Area property deed transfers, March 21
Making News in Business, March 21
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Arts & Life
Earth Matters: Do plants know math? Three Valley plants share a surprising secret
Asparagus, strawberries and sunflowers are, to my mind, three of the best reasons to live in western Massachusetts.
Speaking of Nature: Survival of the cautious?: An argument for slowing down just a little bit
‘Apologizing is a courageous act’: Forbes Library to host an apology installation and workshop
Fight like a girl: Professional boxer launches women-only, all-level classes in Greenfield
There is a Season with Molly Parr: The secret’s in the sauce: Gluten-free, dairy-free Fried Tofu with Sweet and Sour NoodlesObituaries
Dawn Susanne Gavin
Brewster, MA - Susanne (McPeck) Gavin, also known as "Auntie Sue," to those who knew her, passed away in Hospice care in Brewster, Massachusetts, at the age of 89. A native of Boston, she was born to John and Thelma (Shaw) McPeck. Susan... remainder of obit for Dawn Susanne Gavin
Barbara Anne Murnane
Barbara Anne "Barb" Murnane Leeds, MA - Barbara Anne "Barb" Murnane died peacefully in her sleep at Linda Manor in the early morning hours of March 24, 2025. She was 97. Born on July 25, 1927 in Somerville, MA to John D. and Jessie Polle... remainder of obit for Barbara Anne Murnane
Eugenia W. Herbert
Eugenia W. ("Fi") Herbert South Hadley, MA - EUGENIA W. HERBERT, Historian of Africa and South Asia Eugenia "Fi" Herbert died peacefully on March 10, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends. Fi was 95. Following her graduation from ... remainder of obit for Eugenia W. Herbert
Ruth M. Dresser
Ruth M. (Mollison) Dresser GOSHEN, MA - Ruth Eleanor (Mollison) Dresser, 97, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at home. She was born on August 20, 1927, in Goshen on the family farm, the daughter of John Stewart Mollison and Emeline To... remainder of obit for Ruth M. Dresser
