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Columnist Dr. David Gottsegen: A tsunami hits our health care system
Guest columnist Judson Brown: The mystic multitude
Turnover coming for Northampton School Committee
Opponents knock Healey's youth mental health plan
Amherst Town Council backs more money for schools
Hadley Senior Center to host annual health fair
Review finds no major flaws in Franklin County Sheriff’s Office dog shelter proposal
Area briefs: Northampon Main Street banner project; Bike ride starting in South Hadley; Anti-bullying program at Edwards Library; Vietnamese poet to lecture at UMass
‘Hands off our students now’: 100 at pro-Palestinian rally demand improved protections for internationals, divestment from Israel
Report cites inequities in land valuation for central, western Massachusetts
Visitors and residents alike treasure the Pioneer Valley and the Berkshires for its expansive and undisturbed nature that offers peaceful hikes along forest trails, breathtaking views and the chance to observe wildlife in its natural habitat.
New group, ReConnect Western Mass, takes aim at smartphones in schools, social media use among youth
NORTHAMPTON — As the movement to ban smartphones in schools gains momentum in the state, a new group of local parents and educators has been formed to highlight the dangers kids are facing from the devices, as well as to advocate for school policies and state laws around youth smartphone access.
A Look Back, April 14
Community printing hub takes shape in Easthampton
Arts Briefs: Classical at UMass, singer-songwriter in Easthampton, and more
The legend lives on: The Lightfoot Band brings the music of their late bandleader to the Iron HorseSports
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam
Girls lacrosse: Kiko Bhowmik, Amherst hold off Granby 14-11 (PHOTOS)
Girls lacrosse: South Hadley’s Ava Asselin notches 100th point in win over Belchertown (PHOTOS)
HS Track Preview 2025: Amherst returns state champions in Alfandari, Luetjen
High school roundup: Alayna Bailey's HR helps Hopkins Academy take down Northampton (PHOTOS)Opinion
Joyce Bissell: Medicine for the soul
Being an old lady with multiple health issues has been an obstacle to participating in previous protests to the vengeful policies of this oppressive regime. But, I was getting really upset with myself for not doing so. Watching the TV, the devastating acts of this wannabe dictator on all Americans, including those who support him, and not doing anything became intolerable. So, I looked for local April 5 events online and found one somewhat close by in South Hadley. I grabbed my cane and went.
Eli Tannenbaum: Fighting money in politics: Democracy’s overlooked challenge
Guest columnist John Paradis: White Rose legacy transcends, inspires
Guest columnist U.S. Sen. Edward J. Markey: Fighting for our farmers
Naomi Tannen: DEI makes America great
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
With $402K grant, South Deerfield company with focus on supercapacitors poised to expand
SOUTH DEERFIELD — Over the last year, an energy storage solutions research and development company focusing on supercapacitors has been settling into its new facility off of Routes 5 and 10.
Area property deed transfers, April 11
Making News in Business, April 11
‘Delightful’ Northampton store shopping guide Jane Hertz, 88, seeking next gig
Long-vacant former Faces spot in Northampton gets new tenant
e-Edition
Arts & Life
The cost of addiction: New novel draws on Valley backdrop to explore how substance use upends people’s lives
Several years ago, Mattea Kramer, an Amherst writer and researcher who’s studied and written about the federal budget as well as drug policies at state and federal levels, spent time interviewing a number of women in the Greenfield jail who were part of a recovery program for substance use.
Young filmmaker makes his debut: 16-year-old director and writer to screen his film at Greenfield Garden Cinemas
Creativity empowers kids: Inaugural R.I.S.E. Fest is next weekend in Northampton
Let’s Talk Relationships: Uncovering the roots of negative self-talk: What you say to yourself echoes in your relationships
‘We’re here! We’re queer! We’re ready to cheer!’: New queerleading team hopes to perform at queer sporting events in the ValleyObituaries
Ted Tyzz-Lang Chen
New York, NY - Dr. Ted Tyzz-Lang Chen, a luminary in public health, cherished mentor, and deeply devoted family man, passed away on April 1, 2025, in New York City. He was 86. When Ted arrived in the United States in 1964, he had $200 ... remainder of obit for Ted Tyzz-Lang Chen
Michael W. Romanowski
MIDDLEFIELD, MA - Michael W. Romanowski, 67 of Middlefield passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 7, 2025, with his life partner, Lucy Miller, at his side. Michael was born in Northampton, a son of the late Thadius Romanowski. He leav... remainder of obit for Michael W. Romanowski
Sandra M. Sacco
Amherst, MA - Sandra (Dickinson) Sacco, 84, born November 1, 1940, passed away peacefully on April 6 with her loving family by her side. She is predeceased by her loving husband Robert (Bob). Sandy met Bob while working in the dining co... remainder of obit for Sandra M. Sacco
Melvin Hershkowitz M.D.
Dr. Melvin Hershkowitz, M.D. Hyattsville, MD - Melvin Hershkowitz, M.D., passed away on February 16, 2025, at home in Hyattsville, MD, surrounded by two of his grandchildren and his son Paul. He was 102 years old. Melvin was born in New ... remainder of obit for Melvin Hershkowitz M.D.
