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Guest columnist Marilyn Marks: Human kindness radiates from the inside out
Reported cuts to Head Start program have Community Action worried about consequences
Local officials advocate for more state highway money
Columnist Johanna Neumann: Let wildlife roam — An important new wildlife bill can help reconnect critical habitat
Granby School Committee selects Rickson as permanent superintendent
Mold fixes underway Amherst middle school over spring break
Area briefs: Bridges of Franklin County presentation; Leverett Earth Day cleanup; Leverett Democratic Party to caucus; Schoen Books charity book sale
In swing through WMass, AG Campbell warns country heading toward authoritarianism
SPRINGFIELD — Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell issued a stark warning that the country risked moving toward a situation of “authoritarianism versus democracy” under U.S. President Donald Trump, calling on her fellow lawyers to fight against the administration and to protect constitutional rights.
Working clay into the school day: Artist teaching Easthampton middle schoolers how to craft ceramic creations
EASTHAMPTON — In the art classroom of Mountain View School, students are getting their hands dirty and learning from a pro.
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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
Boys tennis: Reilly Fowles, Northampton hold off PVCICS in battle of top Hampshire County teams (PHOTOS)
AMHERST – It was a battle of two of Hampshire County’s best boys tennis players on Wednesday at Hampshire College.
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 spring
Girls lacrosse: Teagan McDonald tallies 100th career goal in Northampton’s win over South Hadley (PHOTOS)Opinion
Connie Kruger and Susan Tracy: Support Jones Library renovation and expansion
We have always been in favor of the Jones Library renovation and expansion. We think the improvements to the HVAC system and teh climate controlled space for Special Collections alone make it a worthwhile project. The addition of dedicated children’s and tenn space, in addition to the expanded ESL space and teh new display space for teh African American Civil War tablets, speaks to those citizens in our community whose interests and needs can be easily overlooked. The fact that the renovation doesn’t use fossil fuels and advances the building to a net-zero structure gives it another great advantage over the current structure.
Guest columnist Bryan Jersky: The facts about Northampton school meals
Butch Garrity: Honor public safety telecommunicators this week
Martin Konowitch: Is this what America wants?
Jim Reis: Support for banning renter-paid broker fees
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
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Business
Community printing hub takes shape in Easthampton
EASTHAMPTON — On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, Drew Romeo was hard at work printing batches of custom shirts for his neighbors in the Eastworks building.
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
‘Delightful’ Northampton store shopping guide Jane Hertz, 88, seeking next gige-Edition
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
