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‘A great comeback story’: Valley residents celebrate Trump’s return to White House on Inauguration Day
WESTFIELD — Minutes after noon on Monday, repeated chants of “USA” filled East Mountain Country Club after Donald J. Trump took the oath of office, officially making him the 47th president of the United States.
Trump sworn in for 2nd term
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, returning to power with a promise to end America’s decline and to “completely and totally reverse” the actions of the man who drove him from office four years ago.
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High Schools: Smith Academy girls basketball cruises past St. Mary’s, 62-31
The Smith Academy girls basketball team wasted no time getting into a groove offensively against St. Mary’s on Monday.
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Richard S. Bogartz: Of balance and resistance
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Area property deed transfers, Jan. 17
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A home with Strong character: 1768 Southampton house for sale was built by historic mill owner Ichabod Strong
One of the most prosperous individuals in early Southampton was Ichabod Strong, who dammed the Manhan River and established a sawmill there in the early 1730s; that mill complex, once known as the Strong’s Mills complex, now part of the Lockville Historic District. Strong, who was described in a genealogy book as “a man of stirring business qualities of character” and “best of all, a remarkably godly man,” also built four farmhouses in the area, which his sons and grandsons inherited. One of those farmhouses, part of the National Register of Historic Places, is on the market right now.
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Easthampton, MA - Clayton Lee Sommers (July 17, 1931 January 13, 2025). He was a beloved life partner, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Clayton was born in Chicago, ... remainder of obit for Clayton Lee Sommers
Northampton, MA - Joan Elizabeth Laird died January 17, 2025 after a short illness surrounded by many friends and family. She was known to all for her joie de vivre, her boundless generosity, intellect, humor and wit-only exceeded by th... remainder of obit for Joan E. Laird
[IMAGE]Victor F. Caputo Jr. WILLIAMSBURG, MA - Victor F. Caputo Jr., 81, of Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 11, 2025. Victor was born in Northampton, a son of the late Victor F. and Anna (Giawski) Caputo. He gr... remainder of obit for Victor F. Caputo Jr.
Wanczyk FLORENCE, MA - Richard J. Wanczyk, 83, of Bridge Road passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital surrounded by his family. Richard was born in Northampton, a son of the late Jos... remainder of obit for Richard J.