Northampton St. Pat’s Breakfast: Irish ribbing with a side of somber

03-17-2025 3:43 PM

NORTHAMPTON — The first signs of green this spring were seen Monday at the Hotel Northampton for the annual Northampton St. Patrick’s Association’s Breakfast, where green sweaters, scarves, and shamrocks dominated ahead of next weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade festivities in Holyoke.


Just like his parents before him, Brian O’Connor serving as Northampton marshal in St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Holyoke

03-17-2025 4:06 PM

NORTHAMPTON — When he was a young child, Brian O’Connor remembers returning home from school, finishing his homework, and then heading to the Northampton St. Patrick’s Association with his parents to help plan for that year’s parade.


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Behind the scenes as the Mullins Center staff hosts basketball, hockey games in same day
03-17-2025 12:01 PM

AMHERST — On two separate occasions this winter, Mullins Center staff spilled onto Jack Leaman Court as soon as the final horn sounded to end a UMass men’s basketball game. They aren’t typically in a huge rush to break down equipment, especially if the next event to take place in the arena is another basketball game, but the Minutemen hockey team had a game about five hours later – they needed to change the hardwood to the ice in time for warm-ups.

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U.S. Rep Jim McGovern, D-Worcester
Susan Triolo: McGovern town hall set for March 18
03-17-2025 5:15 PM

On Tuesday, March 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern will host a town hall at the Greenfield Middle School, 195 Federal Street, Greenfield. This event, sponsored by Franklin County Continuing the Political Revolution (FCCPR), is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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The Roost set to close in Northampton after 14 years
03-14-2025 12:49 PM

NORTHAMPTON — The Roost, a coffee shop located at the corner of Main and Market streets, announced on social media that it will be closing down permanently, although hinted at a potential new business may be reborn from the closure.

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The Oxbow over time: New book, ‘The Oxbow Since Thomas Cole,’ examines how the area has and hasn’t changed in the last 200 years
03-14-2025 11:12 AM

The Oxbow, an area in Northampton created by a branch of the Connecticut River, has seen plenty of changes since artist Thomas Cole made it the focus of a well-known 1836 painting. A new book by Northampton author Jonathan Moldover, “The Oxbow Since Thomas Cole” seeks to shed light on its history and evolution throughout the centuries.

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South Deerfield, MA - Richard Eaton, 71, of South Deerfield, passed away peacefully at Baystate Springfield on March 12, 2025, after a period of failing health, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 31, 1953, Richard grew up... remainder of obit for Richard Eaton

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NORTHAMPTON, MA - Robert (Bob) Francis Mahar passed away peacefully on March 13th, 2025 at his home in Florence at the age of 96. He was born April 7, 1928, the only child of Frank T. and Theresa (Sheehan) Mahar. He attended Northampton... remainder of obit for Robert F. Mahar

Obit photo for Maureen F. Heon Maureen F. Heon

Maureen F. (Shea) Heon HATFIELD, MA - Maureen Frances Shea Heon passed in the evening on March 7th after 88 years of life in her home in Hatfield surrounded by her family. Maureen grew up in Northampton and was a long-time resident of Ha... remainder of obit for Maureen F. Heon

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EASTHAMPTON, MA - Christopher M. Cowan, 57, of Easthampton passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield surrounded by his loving family after a very brief illness. Christopher was born in ... remainder of obit for Christopher M. Cowan

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