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Guest columnist David E. Sullivan: A duty to call out demeaning immigrants and the rule of law
Red Fire Farm joins lawsuit opposing federal fund freeze
Uphill climb: Amherst-Pelham Regional School budget proposal would reduce staffing cuts, but boost assessments
Truck fire snarls traffic, but no injuries reported
Sunderland, Deerfield and Conway elementary school budgets heading to votes
Amherst draft housing plan calls for between 265-715 new units in five years
Photos: Hampshire Regional to present musical ‘Something Rotten’ this weekend
Planning commission to hire regional energy manager for 15 communities in Hampshire, Hampden counties
Maple syrup boil causes brush fire in Leverett
Northampton St. Pat’s Breakfast: Irish ribbing with a side of somber
NORTHAMPTON — The first signs of green this spring were seen Monday at the Hotel Northampton for the annual Northampton St. Patrick’s Association’s Breakfast, where green sweaters, scarves, and shamrocks dominated ahead of next weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade festivities in Holyoke.
Just like his parents before him, Brian O’Connor serving as Northampton marshal in St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Holyoke
NORTHAMPTON — When he was a young child, Brian O’Connor remembers returning home from school, finishing his homework, and then heading to the Northampton St. Patrick’s Association with his parents to help plan for that year’s parade.
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A Look Back, March 18
Photos: Sweet plantings
Area briefs: Tapestry Health’s 2025 gala; Ghost hunter to speak at Granby Library; S. Hadley to host Candidates Night; Amherst League of Women Voters luncheon; Institute holding pollinator workshop
Around the Hamptons: Nomination papers available in Southampton; Easthampton to hold CDBG hearing
Sports
Behind the scenes as the Mullins Center staff hosts basketball, hockey games in same day
AMHERST — On two separate occasions this winter, Mullins Center staff spilled onto Jack Leaman Court as soon as the final horn sounded to end a UMass men’s basketball game. They aren’t typically in a huge rush to break down equipment, especially if the next event to take place in the arena is another basketball game, but the Minutemen hockey team had a game about five hours later – they needed to change the hardwood to the ice in time for warm-ups.
Div. 4 girls basketball: Cathedral head coach has high praise for South Hadley following state championship game
Div. 4 girls basketball: Powerhouse Cathedral holds off South Hadley for second straight year in state championship game (PHOTOS)
FINAL FOUR BOUND! Smith College takes down Gustavus Adolphus for third straight NCAA Div. 3 Final Four berth
UMass hockey: Minutemen battle back, but Boston University’s Cole Eiserman nets OT winner in 3-2 Hockey East quarterfinal winOpinion
Guest columnist Allen Woods: DOGE — Moving fast and breaking things
Susan Triolo: McGovern town hall set for March 18
Columnist Sara Weinberger: In defense of immigrants
Guest columnist John Bidwell: Peace Corps — Shoulder to the wheel with the world
Jay Kilbourn: Censorship and denial threaten nation
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
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Business
The Roost set to close in Northampton after 14 years
NORTHAMPTON — The Roost, a coffee shop located at the corner of Main and Market streets, announced on social media that it will be closing down permanently, although hinted at a potential new business may be reborn from the closure.
Compassionate barbers: Easthampton shop Hero Barber is growing thanks to its inclusive atmosphere
Area property deed transfers, March 14
Ashfield’s historic Elmer’s Store seeing new life with opening of Wicked Good Café
Making News in Business, March 7
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Arts & Life
The Oxbow over time: New book, ‘The Oxbow Since Thomas Cole,’ examines how the area has and hasn’t changed in the last 200 years
The Oxbow, an area in Northampton created by a branch of the Connecticut River, has seen plenty of changes since artist Thomas Cole made it the focus of a well-known 1836 painting. A new book by Northampton author Jonathan Moldover, “The Oxbow Since Thomas Cole” seeks to shed light on its history and evolution throughout the centuries.
Amherst Oyster Bar pushes opening day to April 1
From the field to your screens: Two seniors take Frontier Community Access Television’s sports broadcasting to new heights
They ‘don’t come to play around’: Ten local students will compete in Third Annual Academy Regional Youth Poetry Slam next month
The globalization of Irish traditional music: Celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day in our own Happy ValleyObituaries
MaryJane Miller
Chesterfield, MA - MaryJane (Curtis) Miller, born 02/12/1935, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on 3/11/2025 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield. The oldest of 5 children born to Forrest and Anna (Betty) Curtis, she g... remainder of obit for MaryJane Miller
Louis J. Luchini Jr.
Holyoke, MA - Louis J. Luchini Jr., 78, of Holyoke passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Agawam South Rehabilitation Center in Agawam. Louis was born in Northampton on October 6, 1946, the son of the late Louis and Helen... remainder of obit for Louis J. Luchini Jr.
Richard Eaton
South Deerfield, MA - Richard Eaton, 71, of South Deerfield, passed away peacefully at Baystate Springfield on March 12, 2025, after a period of failing health, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 31, 1953, Richard grew up... remainder of obit for Richard Eaton
Robert F. Mahar
NORTHAMPTON, MA - Robert (Bob) Francis Mahar passed away peacefully on March 13th, 2025 at his home in Florence at the age of 96. He was born April 7, 1928, the only child of Frank T. and Theresa (Sheehan) Mahar. He attended Northampton... remainder of obit for Robert F. Mahar
