Guest columnist Jonathan Kahane: Letting golf rip would do wonders for the game
Amherst’s 4x400-meter relay team captures title at 37th annual New England Interscholastic Indoor Track & Field Championships
Second round to tree cutting coming to Granby’s Dufresne Park
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter looks to build new facility in Deerfield
Beacon Hill Roll Call, Feb. 17-21
Area briefs: UMass opera, orchestra collaborate for upcoming show; Granby Library to Host photo exhibit
At Sen. Markey’s invitation, Northampton business owner testifies on Capital Hill
NORTHAMPTON — A Northampton business owner found herself in the nation’s capital last week at the invitation of Sen. Ed Markey to urge a Senate panel to maintain a pilot program that provides access to capital for budding entrepreneurs to launch businesses.
Women’s basketball: Smith College holds off pesky MIT, captures 5th consecutive NEWMAC title (PHOTOS)
NORTHAMPTON — Each member of the Smith College women’s basketball team climbed up the ladder to cut down a piece of the net on the home side of Ainsworth Gymnasium following the No. 1 Pioneers’ 79-66 victory over No. 6 MIT in the NEWMAC championship game on Sunday afternoon.
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Protesters make demands of Smith College: divest, decry ‘scholasticide,’ change policy on campus activism
Collective Copies renovating Florence store into new headquarters, will close Amherst location
Facing $2.1M in cuts, Belchertown schools looking at staff layoffs, elimination of extracurriculars, closing of school
UMass basketball: Rahsool Diggins, Jaylen Curry steer Minutemen to come-from-behind 91-88 win over Rhode Island
UMass hockey: Minutemen grab huge road win at UMass-Lowell, Greg Carvel becomes winningest coach in program history
Healey preps energy affordability bill amid spike in costs
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A Look Back, March 3
Back Porch Festival returns next weekend: Tribute to Neil Young, ‘Bluegrass Spectacular’ and Lucinda Williams will headline
Climb every mountain: Valley photographer’s new book chronicles transformative Appalachian Trail thru-hike
Photos: Getting ready to row
Sports
Women’s basketball: Smith College routs Salve Regina, advances to NEWMAC final seeking 5th straight title (PHOTOS)
NORTHAMPTON — How does five in a row sound, Smith College?
Girls basketball: Northampton finds another gear late, holds off Reading in Div. 2 Round of 32
MIAA tourneys: Noah Hambley, Jack Loughrey help South Hadley boys advance via wild 3OT victory over Uxbridge
On The Run with John Stifler: Downtown Northampton is worth the walk
UMass hockey: Minutemen rally late for tie, take shootout win over UMass-Lowell
Opinion
Guest columnist Will Dempsey: Sanctuary policies can help protect trans people
The city of Worcester’s recent decision to give sanctuary city status for the transgender community, while largely symbolic, is critically important. Following Northampton’s designation late last year, it represents a local government’s commitment to standing with and protecting the transgender community. This is especially vital in a time when transgender individuals face increasing threats to their safety.
Marta Lev: Another attempt to suppress the vote
Guest columnist Carol Edelstein: The water awaits your presence — A tribute to Coach Bierwert
William Diamond: Who is holding the leash?
Tyler Barnett: Same facts, different priorities
Your Daily Puzzles
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Business
Business of video games: Digital Development Management has found success helping game developers find larger audience
NORTHAMPTON — Joe Minton knows that video games are serious business.
Area property deed transfers, Feb. 28
Consumer Corner with Anita Wilson: Consumer debt 101: Educational event planned for March
PiNZ closes for good at Hampshire Mall, citing declining foot traffic
Going green: Window World of Western Massachusetts branches out with new insulation servicee-Edition
Arts & Life
Aging With Adventure: The challenge of caring
I made a mistake.
Valley Bounty: Makes sense, saves cents: Local CSA programs advantageous for farms and consumers
Passionate on and off the bandstand: Jazz community mourns the loss of bassist George Kaye
Arts Briefs: Solo piano in Northampton, wedding giveaway in Haydenville, and more
Speaking of Nature: The hawks are not happy: The snow and ice are creating a big problem for the big birdsObituaries
Daniel Yezierski
Mesa, AZ - Daniel Yezierski USMC (ret.) devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather joined his Savior February 16. Dan was born 1930 in North Hadley, MA to Alexander and Jadwiga Yezierski He was a proud Marine servin... remainder of obit for Daniel Yezierski
George Thibodo
George " Mort" Thibodo Easthampton, MA - George " Mort" Thibodo, 83, passed away on February 25, 2025 at Care One in Northampton. He was born in Holyoke on June 11, 1941. He was the son of Raymond and Bertha (Rivest) Thibodo. He grew up ... remainder of obit for George Thibodo
Richard J. Gilbert 6/7/1942 ~ 2/14/2025 Sr.
Richard J. Gilbert Sr. 6/7/1942 ~ 2/14/2025 Hatfield, MA - Richard J. Gilbert Sr., "Richie", passed away the morning of February 14th, 2025 at home after a long and courageous battle with amyloidosis. He was the son of Harold Gilbert and Wa... remainder of obit for Richard J. Gilbert 6/7/1942 ~ 2/14/2025 Sr.
Stuart Pitrat
South Daytona, FL - Stuart Pitrat Passed away on Jan 27, 2025. He was born in Northampton MA on March 15, 1971. He graduated from Northampton high school. He received his bachelor's degree from Colby college in Maine. After college ... remainder of obit for Stuart Pitrat
