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Northampton serial arsonist Anthony Baye released 16 years after fire sprees that killed two

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Northampton serial arsonist Anthony Baye released 16 years after fire sprees that killed two

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McGovern leads bipartisan effort to support, expand ‘food is medicine’ initiatives

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H.S. Roundup: Rylie Simmons scores four, Hampshire girls lacrosse edges Belchertown

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Softball preview: Raiders once again cream of the crop of Hampshire County

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Westhampton rejects $500K tax override by 59 votes

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Stovetop fire at Sugarloaf Estates apartments in Sunderland displaces residents

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Guest columnist Jonathan Kahane: Is this the best medical system in the world?

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Guest columnist William Lambers: America’s most powerful force can build Middle East peace

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Northampton serial arsonist Anthony Baye released 16 years after fire sprees that killed two

Northampton serial arsonist Anthony Baye released 16 years after fire sprees that killed two

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Sports briefs: Summer sports programs announced by Northampton Parks and Rec

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Sports briefs: Summer sports programs announced by Northampton Parks and Rec

The Northampton Parks and Recreation Department recently announced a couple of sports programs it’s offering this upcoming summer. First off, a girls summer pick-up basketball program is being offered for…

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H.S. Roundup: Easthampton softball cracks two homers, takes down Pioneer

H.S. Roundup: Belchertown baseball blasts South Hadley, 14-5

Spring sports season kicks off with fierce competition for local tennis, boys volleyball teams

H.S. Roundup: Frontier baseball smothers Smith Voc in non-league clash

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Hadley Planning Board to review 34-unit senior housing proposal on Middle Street

Hadley Planning Board to review 34-unit senior housing proposal on Middle Street

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A new leash on life: Hadley father leaves corporate world to start dog training business with son

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Finding the ‘Something Sweet’ in sorrow: Valley author’s new children’s book explains the traditions of shiva

Finding the ‘Something Sweet’ in sorrow: Valley author’s new children’s book explains the traditions of shiva

by Carolyn Brown

‘Don’t mind if I do’: Northampton exhibit brings art to visitors in a unique and accessible way

Valley Bounty: Steer-ing toward sustainability: Grass-fed beef and conservation go hand in hand at Bascom Hollow Farm

Moving beyond the ‘cookie-cutter’: Student-driven art philosophy empowers, fosters individuality in young artists

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Columnist Dr. David Gottsegen: The litter within us

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Columnist Dr. David Gottsegen: The litter within us

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Guest columnist Allen Woods: Living in interesting times, with a ripple of hope

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Columnist Bill Newman: Pardons mitigate injustices but sometimes cause them

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Guest columnist Mariel E. Addis: Regarding conversion therapy

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Deerfield seeks proposals for senior housing at former St. James Church

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Deerfield seeks proposals for senior housing at former St. James Church

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Senate taking new run at plastics in $3.6B environmental bond

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Leverett officials back $8.48M budget for next fiscal year

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Northampton launches Opioid Settlement mini-grant program

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