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A ‘Rent’ reunionRentheads, rejoice! Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp (who played Roger and Mark, respectively, in the movie adaptation of the Broadway musical) will perform together at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Bowker Auditorium on Friday,...

By Staff Report

EASTHAMPTON — A 72-year-old Easthampton man walking on Route 10 was killed after being struck by a car traveling south late Tuesday afternoon, according to the Northwestern district attorney’s office.

By SAMUEL GELINAS

EASTHAMPTON — Elizabeth Mutti is moving her online non-alcoholic beverage brand into a brick-and-mortar environment downtown — a transformation she hopes will capture the frivolity of the drinking culture but do so with beverages that have been...

By BOB FLAHERTY

My journey. Where it begins and ends I have no idea. I do know that I could use some healing along the way, I’m just not sure what it is I have. Although, yes, I am acutely aware of my mousetrap nervous system and my constantly yap-yap-yapping...

By SAMUEL GELINAS

EASTHAMPTON — Several mysteries surround American eels, a species that spends a portion of its life in Massachusetts. For example, no one has ever observed the species spawn, and only one has ever been tracked in the wild.Students at Easthampton’s...

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

EASTHAMPTON — For the first time in more than 30 years, Hampshire Superior Court has a new clerk of courts.On New Year’s Day, former state Rep. Dan Carey was sworn in at the Old Town Hall on Main Street in Easthampton by Superior Court Judge Michael...

Two simple words — thank you — seem so inadequate. Most of us use this phrase every day in many situations, in person, on the phone, in an email. Yet, in some special circumstances, those two simple words can mean more than anyone can imagine.It is in...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — This year has been a whirlwind of successes for local literary star Kelly Link. The renowned short story writer’s debut novel, “The Book of Love,” hit the shelves this year with massive impact, earning recognition as a Time 100 Must Read...

By GARRETT COTE

Come fall, which is perhaps the best time to get out and play a round of golf thanks to the combination of lovely weather and gorgeous foliage, every golfer in New England knows the inevitable winter weather is on the horizon. Yet despite being aware...

Thoroughly enjoyed Raymond Fontaine’s Dec. 21 guest column about his memories of public radio [”Memories of public radio past still glow”]. I also appreciated Robert J. Lurtsema, who hosted Morning Pro Musica for many decades; one summer in 1976 when...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — After much contentious debate, the Easthampton mayor’s salary will remain unchanged for the next mayor, after the City Council voted Wednesday night to sustain Mayor Nicole LaChapelle’s veto on the increase they had proposed. The...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The city is officially initiating its search for a new police chief, following the resignation of Chief Robert Alberti. The firm Public Safety Consultants has been selected by the city to assist in the formation of a search committee and...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — After a “rigorous” search process, the Easthampton School Committee has selected longtime Springfield Public School District educator Michelle Balch as the district’s new superintendent. The committee voted unanimously to offer the...

A ‘Country Christmas Singalong Spectacular’The Academy of Music will host “The Country Christmas Singalong Spectacular with Zara Bode” on Sunday, Dec. 22, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.Bode, one half of the country duo The Sweetback Sisters, is a powerhouse...

By GARRETT COTE

GRANBY — After a strong close to the second quarter, the Granby girls basketball team went into halftime with a 25-22 advantage on its home floor. Despite leading scorer Kalli White bouncing in and out of the game due to injury, the Rams diversified...

By TOLLEY M. JONES

The silverware family in the sink swam in the Palmolive suds sea as I stood on the wooden step stool washing the dinner dishes. At 7 years old, I was too small to be able to reach the sink otherwise. My 9-year-old sister and I were responsible for...

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

Tucked behind the large former factory building that makes up the Eastworks retail complex lies the entrance to Prodigy, signs indicating that only those ages 13 and up may enter, with those under 17 requiring adult supervision. After going through...

By SARA WEINBERGER

Saturday night, Dec. 6 … just as I crawled under the covers, I heard the buzz announcing a message. Reaching for the phone, I read what I never expected to receive: “The Syrian Emergency Task Force is proud to announce that the Syrian people have...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — Interviews among Easthampton’s superintendent finalists concluded Thursday night with the interview of Michelle Balch, who excited the School Committee with her ability to get to know the strengths and challenges of the district...