Latest News
Vacancies remain in Jones Library’s upcoming budget
Around Amherst: Students advocate for revised state funding formulas in Boston
Photo: Forbes Library employees immortalizing Paco the fish with tattoos
Columnist Russ Vernon-Jones: Love in a time of crisis
Area property deed transfers, April 18
Economic Secretary Hao leaving Healey’s cabinet
Guest columnist Marilyn Marks: Human kindness radiates from the inside out
In swing through WMass, AG Campbell warns country heading toward authoritarianism
Reported cuts to Head Start program have Community Action worried about consequences
‘Courage, not acquiescence’: McGovern encourages increased engagement during Trump administration
WHATELY — More than 120 area residents packed into Town Hall on Wednesday for a conversation with U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern to voice their ongoing concerns with the Trump administration.
Demolition of old power plant at former Belchertown State School begins
BELCHERTOWN — Demolition and abatement of the environmentally-contaminated old power plant on the Belchertown State School property is underway as part of the redevelopment of the sprawling site.
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UMass faculty calls on land grant universities to join in fight against Trump administration; McGovern, AG also weigh in
Student petition leads Amherst Regional High to reopen bathrooms during lunch; school will explore other ways to address vaping
Dave’s Hot Chicken plans advance in Hadley; used car dealership eyed across from Hopkins
Jones Library project in Amherst a go: Effort to rescind $46.1M in funding fails at emergency meeting
Trump’s order to target federal funding vexing to libraries, museums throughout region
Guest columnist Bryan Jersky: The facts about Northampton school meals
Editors Picks
A Look Back, April 17
From corsets to Spanx: Historic Deerfield opens the season with ‘Body by Design: Fashionable Silhouettes from the Ideal to the Real,’ May 3
Arts Briefs: Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail, Showcase South Hadley, Best of the Valley Story Slam and more
Bach and better than ever: UMass Amherst biennial Bach Fest returns April 25-27 with a multitude of concerts and symposia
Sports
HS Notebook: Area lacrosse players racking up early-season milestones
It’s been an eventful start to the high school girls lacrosse season, as numerous area athletes have already reached career milestones less than a month into the spring season.
Boys tennis: Reilly Fowles, Northampton hold off PVCICS in battle of top Hampshire County teams (PHOTOS)
HS Roundup: Allie Randall, Emma Kornbluth team for doubles sweep in Belchertown’s win over Holyoke
Ultimate preview: Defending state champion Northampton looking for more
H.S. Notebook: Softball pitchers are wild across Western Massachusetts this springOpinion
Jennifer Nery: Let's focus our energies on a positive and productive City
I am the treasurer for the Campaign to Elect Laurie Loisel. People presume it’s a rather boring job, and it’s not all fun, but I find it exciting because money is energy. Potential energy, to be precise. For us ordinary, non-Elon Musk types, work is converted to money, and money is transformed into things. Often those things are personal needs, like housing and food for ourselves and our families. But some money can catalyze improvements in the community and the world.
Virginia Hajdamowicz: Fresh perspective needed for Granby town clerk
Connie Kruger and Susan Tracy: Support Jones Library renovation and expansion
Columnist Johanna Neumann: Let wildlife roam — An important new wildlife bill can help reconnect critical habitat
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
Dave’s Hot Chicken plans advance in Hadley; used car dealership eyed across from Hopkins
HADLEY — Recent demolition of a former bank at 5 South Maple St. will make way for a new building housing a fast-food restaurant specializing in Nashville hot chicken.
Community printing hub takes shape in Easthampton
With $402K grant, South Deerfield company with focus on supercapacitors poised to expand
Area property deed transfers, April 11
Making News in Business, April 11
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Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: A surprise in my maple tree: Porcupines just want to find something tasty to eat and be left alone
It was the end of an exciting day of nature photography and as I pulled into my driveway I figured that I was done for the day. I had been out in forests and fields and had managed to take just about 1,000 photographs of flowers, birds and even some turtles. I went into the house, set my camera on the writing desk by my kitchen window and started the process of shifting into “evening mode,” which is what everyone aspires to after a long day. On my way through the house, heading toward a change of clothes and something for dinner, I glanced out the back window and stopped in my tracks. What in Darwin’s name was that?
The cost of addiction: New novel draws on Valley backdrop to explore how substance use upends people’s lives
The legend lives on: The Lightfoot Band brings the music of their late bandleader to the Iron Horse
Young filmmaker makes his debut: 16-year-old director and writer to screen his film at Greenfield Garden Cinemas
Creativity empowers kids: Inaugural R.I.S.E. Fest is next weekend in NorthamptonObituaries
Neil S. Wheeler Sr.
Neil S. Wheeler, Sr. Huntington , MA - Neil S Wheeler Sr, 96, previously of Huntington MA, passed away peacefully on March 28, surrounded by his loving family. Neil was born August 11, 1928, to Charles and Viola (Stannard). He grew up i... remainder of obit for Neil S. Wheeler Sr.
Richard Guyette
Easthampton, MA - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Guyette, of Easthampton MA. Richard believed in the value of hard work, and his strong work ethic defined his life. Whether through his career, his home projects, ... remainder of obit for Richard Guyette
Diane Aubrey
Easthampton, MA - Diane (Brodeur) Aubrey, 71, of Easthampton, MA, passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2025, surrounded by her devoted husband and compassionate caregivers. Diane was born on September 29, 1953, in Hartford, CT, t... remainder of obit for Diane Aubrey
James K. Allyn
CONWAY, MA - James K. Allyn, 75, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, April 10, 2025. He grew up in Holyoke and has lived in Conway for the past 30 years. Visiting hours will be Monday, April 21, 2025 At AHEARN FUNERAL HOME, 783 Bridge Rd.,... remainder of obit for James K. Allyn
