Land purchase could ease soccer standoff

NORTHAMPTON - A 60-acre farm in Florence could be the key to solving the conflict between Island Road residents and a pair of soccer clubs.

UMass infirmary cuts care: Weekend hours are scaled back

AMHERST - The heavy volume of emergency calls handled by the town of Amherst last weekend came as the University of Massachusetts' health services unit operated for the second weekend with scaled-back hours.

Vandals deface Northampton home, office with white supremacist symbols

NORTHAMPTON - Graffiti associated with white supremacist groups showed up recently on at least two city buildings, alarming one resident and leading police to investigate.

Monday afternoon, Myrtle Street resident Lida Lewis found the number 88 painted in yellow on her front door.

Case in Amherst bicycling fatality nears resolution

BELCHERTOWN - Legal proceedings involving Parvin Niroomand, the 75-year-old woman accused in the death of bicyclist Misty Bassi in Amherst on Memorial Day, are nearing a settlement.

Passerby helps state trooper subdue man on I-91

DEERFIELD - A Franklin County man pulled over on Interstate Route 91 Monday to help subdue a man who was trying to flee from state police.

Planners close Stop & Shop hearing; Monday vote set

EASTHAMPTON - The Planning Board voted unanimously Tuesday evening to accept no further public comment regarding a proposed Stop & Shop on Northampton Street, but stopped short of a final decision.

After 10 public hearings in approximately 11 months, the board now expects to vote during a meeting Monday at 6 p.m. on the second floor of the Municipal Building at 50 Payson Ave.

Vandals destroy Manhan trail kiosk

EASTHAMPTON - Vandals have targeted a Manhan Rail Trail sign in recent weeks, including lighting it on fire Sunday, destroying the kiosk.