Change on march in sleepy Florence: New developments stir optimism, worries

02-14-2025 4:26 PM

NORTHAMPTON — In the sleepy village of Florence, some big new developments have people talking change.


WMass legislators pan study of ways towns could tap Quabbin water

02-14-2025 8:54 PM

PELHAM — A preliminary report showing how the 12 of the communities in the Quabbin Reservoir watershed might be able to get potable water from the resource falls short of a comprehensive study being sought by legislators representing the Quabbin region.


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Indoor track: Amherst girls win 2 relay titles at MIAA Division 3 Championships (PHOTOS)
02-14-2025 9:47 PM

BOSTON — The Amherst girls were the No. 1 seed coming in, and they left no doubt in a dominant showing in the 4x200-meter relay at the MIAA Division 3 Indoor Track & Field Championships at the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center.

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Columnist Olin Rose-Bardawil: Treatment of Christians should shake faith in Netanyahu
02-14-2025 8:01 AM

In the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, one of the groups to that came out in strongest support for Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas was the American evangelical Christian community. In light of the events, this was a completely understandable response; Hamas’ attacks on Israeli soil were beyond tragic and were particularly alarming among American Christians and Jews, for whom Israel is of unique religious significance.

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Embracing used clothing: UMass students finding success with new thrift, consignment shop
02-13-2025 3:24 PM

AMHERST — A consignment store to serve college campuses, offering inexpensive clothes and low-priced household items, was an idea hatched by students in a University of Massachusetts classroom.

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HATFIELD, MA - Larry A. Olson was born April 15, 1940 to Minnie and Leonard Olson on the family farm in North Hero Township, Walnut Grove, Minnesota. He departed as a result of ALS on February 10, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. ... remainder of obit for Larry Olson

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Amherst, MA - Eleanor Rose Manire-Gatti, 82, of Amherst, MA, passed away on Monday, January 6th. She was born on December 15th, 1942 in Cleveland, OH to Louis and Elizabeth Jartz. Eleanor grew up in Cleveland with her older sister, Lou... remainder of obit for Eleanor Manire-Gatti

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Newton, MA - Steven M. Goldstein, husband, father, grandfather, brother, scholar, and teacher passed away on February 10, 2025, at the age of 84. Steve Goldstein was the Sophia Smith Professor of Government at Smith College for nearly 5... remainder of obit for Steven Goldstein

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