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Amherst’s Ryan Leonard makes NHL debut for Washington Capitals in 4-3 win over Bruins in Boston
04-01-2025 10:49 PM

By RYAN AMES

Amherst native and former Boston College hockey star Ryan Leonard helped the Washington Capitals defeat the lowly Boston Bruins, 4-3, during his NHL debut Tuesday night at the TD Garden.

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Guest columnist Will Dempsey: Sanctuary policies can help protect trans people
03-02-2025 6:52 PM

By WILL DEMPSEY

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.


Gov’s mental health cuts worry local advocates, Cutchins program in Belchertown at risk
03-02-2025 10:01 AM

By ALEXA LEWIS

Gov. Maura Healey’s proposed state budget cuts to the Department of Mental Health are raising concerns on behalf of some of the Pioneer Valley’s most vulnerable populations.


UMass hockey: No. 1 Boston College rights the ship, splits weekend series after 4-1 win over Minutemen
02-15-2025 10:50 PM

By GARRETT COTE

AMHERST — Two themes continued to come up during UMass hockey head coach Greg Carvel’s postgame press conference following the Minutemen’s 4-1 loss to Boston College on Saturday night at Mullins Center: desperation and fatigue.


UMass hockey: Huge home-and-home for Minutemen with top-ranked Boston College
02-13-2025 4:03 PM

By RYAN AMES

If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best, and that’s exactly what the No. 16 UMass hockey team hopes to do in a home-and-home with top-ranked Boston College this weekend.


Leah Hastings: Sheriffs have the right to refuse ICE requests
12-25-2024 11:13 PM

In “Hampshire County sheriff: Not heeding ICE detainer requests is the law” [Dec. 18], Sheriff Patrick Cahillane underestimates his office’s authority to protect immigrants from federal immigration enforcement under the impending Trump...


Todd Brown: Supporting independent pharmacies and partnerships to serve their communities
12-04-2024 7:28 PM

In recent years, independent pharmacies in Massachusetts and around the country have closed up shop at alarming rates, leading to pharmacy deserts in too many areas around our state. As the health care system becomes increasingly consolidated, it’s...


Guest columnists Luz Arevalo and Anglea Divaris: Tax amnesty is good policy, but leaves out some distressed taxpayers
11-11-2024 3:55 PM

By LUZ AREVALO and ANGELA DIVARIS

 The Massachusetts Department of Revenue announced a tax amnesty program that will run from Nov. 1 to Dec. 30, 2024. The program will forgive penalties for some taxpayers who are able to pay in full their tax balances and interest.When the Legislature...


Liz Gomes: Resources for women-owned businesses
10-15-2024 4:38 PM

Women-owned small businesses are a cornerstone of the Massachusetts economy, contributing to job creation, innovation and overall economic growth. October is National Women’s Business Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the lasting impact of...


Luis Tiant, the charismatic Cuban who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a championship, dies at 83
10-08-2024 12:37 PM

By JIMMY GOLEN

BOSTON (AP) — Luis Tiant, the charismatic Cuban with a horseshoe mustache and mesmerizing windup who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a World Series championship and himself to the doorstep of the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 83.Major League...


Ed Lambert: Weakening academic standards will result in fewer job opportunities for Mass. students
10-04-2024 1:48 PM

As an organization that represents employers across Massachusetts, we are deeply concerned about ballot Question 2, which would remove the requirement that students pass the 10th grade MCAS assessment to earn their diplomas. Lowering our educational...


Healey admin budget secretary bracing for "unavoidable deficiencies"
09-27-2024 6:11 PM

By CHRIS LISINSKI

The Healey administration’s budget chief is “cautiously optimistic” about the economic outlook for the year ahead, even though he expects lackluster tax collections to continue and sees “unavoidable deficiencies” on the horizon.Administration and...


Mark William Bracken: How unclaimed property can help your favorite nonprofit
09-09-2024 4:42 PM

National Nonprofit Day was celebrated just a few weeks ago on Aug. 17. Many people chose to acknowledge the day by volunteering at their favorite nonprofit or donating to an organization in their area. If you are looking for a unique way to contribute...


Ami Bennitt: It's everyone's job to choose affordable artist workspace
07-16-2024 5:43 PM

Artists and advocates started the #ARTSTAYSHERE Coalition to prevent artist displacement across Massachusetts, which had totalled over 2 million square feet of arts/music/cultural space lost. Since then, we’ve fostered collaborative custom solutions...


Karen Read’s deadlocked jury leads to mistrial in Boston police officer boyfriend’s death
07-01-2024 4:11 PM

By MICHAEL CASEY

DEDHAM — A judge declared a mistrial Monday after jurors deadlocked in the case of Karen Read, a woman accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend by striking him with her SUV and leaving him in a snowstorm, a case that drew outsize...


HERO Act ‘monumental’ for veterans, but one expert says it falls short on housing
06-24-2024 4:18 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

A leading veterans agent in the region says an expansive bill soon to become law designed to improve the lives of Massachusetts veterans is “monumental” for its expanded inclusion efforts, benefits, and health care provisions, but the measure fails to...


Title run ‘a beautiful thing’ for Northampton native and die-hard Boston Celtics fan Christopher Camposeo
06-21-2024 5:31 PM

By GARRETT COTE

Christopher Camposeo couldn’t muster up the energy to fly back to Boston for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. Born and raised in Northampton but now living in Miami, Fla., the 41-year old die-hard Celtics fan...


Steve Croteau: Supporting LGBTQ+ Veterans during Pride Month and all year long
06-21-2024 2:42 PM

The service and sacrifice of all our veterans should be fully recognized, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status. The Veterans’ Bonus Division of the Office of the State Treasurer is proud to support all our state’s...


‘We’ve never been this close’ on aid in dying bill, Comerford says
06-18-2024 4:38 PM

By Colin A. Young

After years of working to pass legislation that would give certain terminally ill patients the legal option to end their lives with a doctor’s prescription, state Sen. Jo Comerford is as optimistic as she’s ever been about the chances of a bill...


Legislators discussing ways to curb sale of Illegal hemp-based products
06-17-2024 4:40 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

A statewide proliferation in recent years of intoxicating, illegal hemp-based products — gummies, energy shot-like drink bottles and seltzers, to name a few — has raised concern among state officials and the cannabis sector alike. While these...


UMass basketball: Minutemen officially in 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase with Providence, Boston College and Temple
05-06-2024 3:50 PM

By GARRETT COTE

The news is officially official: the UMass men’s basketball program will be part of the four-team field in the 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase, the Hall announced on Monday.Joining the Minutemen is two other prestigious New England...

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