Biomass plants no answer to area's energy problems

To the editor:

Believes Bean Farm should remain as is - farmland

To the editor:

Northampton needs to buy the Bean Farm, and it needs to remain a farm. Digging, weeding and harvesting alongside your neighbor builds community and sustains the local economy. Local food is an economic force worthy of our attention.

Bicyclist gives kudos to local bike shop owner

To the editor:

I enjoyed your article on bike shop owner Jason Graves in Hampshire Life ("Jason Graves and his band of BMXers," Nov. 6). Jason does a great job with BMX bikes and even a better job caring about the kids who ride them. His shop often feels like a teen center. As a teacher I have been impressed with how he reaches out to kids and makes them feel welcome.

American Legion chief thanks community for its support

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Family sees lack of action over son's Iraq war service

To the editor:

On Nov. 11, a day put aside to honor the sacrifices of our veterans, it has become apparent that this is not a day to honor all veterans - at least by the actions of our son's own town government and the veterans organizations of the town in which he lived and died.

In Our Opinion: A college reinvests

The Lord Jeffery Inn's lost year - and then some - is coming at last to an end. Amherst College this week announced it will move ahead with a $14 million renovation project that will enable the inn to reopen roughly 50 rooms, expand its restaurant and introduce a ballroom by the spring of 2011.

One couple's leaps into adoption produce many reasons to rejoice

NORTHAMPTON - Today is the 10th anniversary of National Adoption Day, an effort to celebrate the creation of families through public adoption of children from foster care. This morning, we join 200 families from across the Commonwealth as we adopt our son.