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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
Belchertown Select Board lowers Proposition 2½ override request to $2.9M
Northampton School Committee backs ‘strong’ budget, while acknowledging they likely won’t get it
Guest columnist John Paradis: White Rose legacy transcends, inspires
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.
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.
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FBI conducts court-authorized investigation at Hockanum Road home in Hadley
Area property deed transfers, April 11
Amherst Town Council calls emergency meeting to consider rescinding funds for Jones Library project
Hadley man arrested on firearms, ammunition charges after FBI searches home
Amherst launches red card campaign for immigrant rights
Northampton Police search for suspect in water pellet shooting
Editors Picks
A Look Back, April 12
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 Horse
Sports
Girls lacrosse: Kiko Bhowmik, Amherst hold off Granby 14-11 (PHOTOS)
GRANBY – Kiko Bhowmik was the offensive catalyst for the Amherst girls lacrosse team, as the junior attacker scored five goals and added an assist to finish as Amherst’s top point producer in a 14-11 victory over Granby on a cold and raw afternoon Friday.
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)
UMass basketball: Daniel Rivera joins list of Minutemen entering transfer portalOpinion
Guest columnist U.S. Sen. Edward J. Markey: Fighting for our farmers
Western Massachusetts farmers are used to facing and overcoming challenges — from late frosts and damaging storms to droughts and soil erosion, and more. What they’re not accustomed to is the president of the United States standing in their way of earning a living and bolstering our local economies.
Naomi Tannen: DEI makes America great
Karen Traub: What to do when tax dollars fund millionaire golf games instead of libraries
Columnist Olin Rose-Bardawil: Cory Booker speech an authentic American moment
Guest columnist Jonathan Kahane: Who’s to blame in the art of persuasion?
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
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Arts & Life
Young filmmaker makes his debut: 16-year-old director and writer to screen his film at Greenfield Garden Cinemas
The Greenfield Garden Cinemas is rolling out a red-carpet premiere of its own on April 16, as it welcomes the public to a free screening of a locally-produced short film with a question-and-answer session to follow.
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 Valley
‘Spaces that allow the imagination to be fully realized’: 33 Hawley hosts two fundraising events this monthObituaries
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.
Mary Goulet
[IMAGE]Mary Goulet Easthampton, MA - Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 8th at Baystate Medical Center. Her family would like to thank the Baystate staff for their compassionate care. Born Mary Louise S... remainder of obit for Mary Goulet
