Navigating neurodivergence: Mothers open The Neuro Bridge to support children and their families

04-09-2025 6:01 PM

EASTHAMPTON — For Amy Christenson, a formative memory involving her son, an escalator and a kind stranger is driving a mission to change the world.


Students from WMass tell lawmakers education not measuring up

04-09-2025 3:01 PM

BOSTON — Students warned lawmakers Tuesday of funding deficits and unpredictability, faculty layoffs and slashed electives at regional and rural schools, piling on to heightened calls to “crack open” the state’s Chapter 70 and rural aid funding formula.


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High school roundup: Alayna Bailey's HR helps Hopkins Academy take down Northampton (PHOTOS)
04-09-2025 10:02 PM

NORTHAMPTON — It was one of those days at the plate for the Hopkins Academy softball team on the road against Northampton on Wednesday afternoon. Any ball that came near the zone, the Golden Hawks got a bat on it, and they raced around the bases to put pressure on the Blue Devils’ defense in each inning.

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Guest columnist Joe Gannon: Story on student’s IEP sums it up for public schools
04-09-2025 11:38 AM

When I saw the above-the-fold headline about a school meeting (“Northampton schools probe staff response to student’s unfulfilled IEP,” Gazette, March 31) I thought, ah jeez, here they go again?

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‘Delightful’ Northampton store shopping guide Jane Hertz, 88, seeking next gig
04-06-2025 2:00 PM

NORTHAMPTON — With the closure of Ten Thousand Villages in Northampton this month, longtime employee and beloved community member Jane Hertz, 88, doesn’t plan to simply give up the community connections and meaningful work she found through the store.

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Leeds, MA - With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kevin Thomas Kittredge. Born on January 25th, 1947, in Passaic, New Jersey, Kevin was the loving husband of Carol Kittredge, proud father of Kevin J. Kittredge and Adam P. Kittred... remainder of obit for Kevin Kittredge

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Holyoke, MA - A private service was held at North Cemetery in Amherst, MA for retired TSgt, Neil A. Delisle, 81, who passed away on March 16 at Holyoke Hospital after a short illness. Born in Northampton, MA on July 29, 1943, he was th... remainder of obit for Neil A. Delisle

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NORTHAMPTON, MA - Charlotte Richards Morse, age 101, died on April 6, 2025. Charlotte Chapin Root, the daughter of Donald Chapin Root and Charlotte Harris Root, was born on September 14,1923 in Stratford, Connecticut. The family mov... remainder of obit for Charlotte Morse

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Irwin "Buddy" Orr Keith, Jr. Easthampton, MA - Irwin "Buddy" Orr Keith Jr.,78, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 3, 2025. He was the son of the late Irwin "Bud" Keith and Edith (Bartolucci) Keith born in Springf... remainder of obit for Irwin Orr Keith Jr.

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